by Keith Kuhn | Apr 5, 2021 | Industry
While there are multiple parts to Medicare insurance coverage, this article will focus on Medicare Part B coverage. Part B determines if your insurance covers durable medical equipment (DME). Regarding the question, “Does Medicare cover DME in a long term care...
by Keith Kuhn | Mar 31, 2021 | Industry
All Durable Medical Equipment (DME) suppliers should be prepared and ready for a Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) Audit. The RAC is part of the Medicare Fee for Service (FFS) Recovery Audit Program. The purpose of the FFS Recovery Audit Program is to identify and...
by Keith Kuhn | Mar 31, 2021 | Industry
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have instructed the Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) to hold all claims with service dates on or after April 1, 2021. The claims will be held for a short period without affecting providers’ cash flow. The...
by Keith Kuhn | Mar 26, 2021 | Industry
It’s essential to understand there are multiple Medicare parts to your insurance coverage. Each part covers specific items and medical services. This article will focus on Medicare Part A and Part B coverage for durable medical equipment (DME). Regarding the...
by Keith Kuhn | Mar 19, 2021 | Industry
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) began resuming the Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) program on August 11, 2020, after a temporary suspension due to the public health emergency from the COVID-19 pandemic. Durable Medical Equipment (DME)...
