DME billing managers: Are your claims languishing? Are reimbursements lagging? If so, you need to take a look at your operation’s throughput. Throughput reveals how efficiently and effectively orders move from intake to payment, and where they’re getting stuck, sort...


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Operations Management: A Bottom-Line Solution
By Miriam Lieber Meet the Expert: Miriam Lieber is president of Lieber Consulting LLC, a national consulting firm specializing in revenue cycle management for HME providers. With decades of experience, Lieber partners with organizations to improve operational...
What Is Claims Adjudication in Medical Billing?
Healthcare providers often find it overwhelming to navigate the complexities of medical billing. Claims adjudication is an essential part of that process, as it plays a primary role in making sure that insurance companies or payers provide accurate and timely...
What Does HME Stand For?
In the world of medical care, there will never be a shortage of abbreviations. The sheer volume of acronyms can, at times, be overwhelming, even for healthcare providers. One you should probably expect to come across often is HME, and understanding it may be...
DMERC vs DME MAC: Understanding the Terminology
As you navigate the complex world of Medicare, you'll more than likely encounter numerous acronyms and other confusing terminology. Two that you may have already stumbled across are DMERC and DME MAC. Although the two terms are often used interchangeably, they...
How to Interpret DME Data Like a Pro
Data on durable medical equipment is one of the most valuable resources a DME practice could have. It can reveal how medical equipment is being put to use, whether patients are receiving the treatment they need, and whether your business is performing to its full...
Medical Billing Tips for Improving AR Collections
It’s crucial for any medical care provider or DME supplier to ensure their accounts receivable (AR) collections methods are streamlined in order to maximize income and maintain a stable financial position for your company. At Medbill, we know better than...
Claims Management: What It Is and Why You Should Outsource
As a DME supplier, you'll always want to ensure you are paid on time and accurately for your medical services. That requires an efficient Claims-handling process — something easier said than done. Claims management can be a time-consuming, complex, and...
The Medicare DME Fee Schedule: What You Should Know
What is the Medicare DME Fee Schedule? Let’s start with the basics. The Medicare DME Fee Schedule is a list of maximum fees that Medicare will pay for Durable Medical Equipment (DME) items and services. When a Medicare beneficiary needs DME, they can obtain it from a...
What Is HME?
If you’re new to the medical field, you may be wondering: What is HME, and what does it have to do with billing? You have questions, and we have answers. What Is HME? Home medical equipment, also known as HME, is a subset of what’s commonly called durable medical...
How Valuable is DME Revenue Cycle Management Outsourcing?
DME billing outsourcing is a considerable investment into your business and shouldn't be taken lightly. What might be the best solution for one company may not work for another. If you want to learn how much value DME revenue cycle management outsourcing services...
Common Questions About Aetna’s DME Billing Guidelines
Accurately following third-party insurer guidelines is an essential part of DME billing success. Failure to comply with the guidelines will result in claim denials and delayed payments. As a DME supplier, you'll eventually have to submit claims to the insurer Aetna....












