Everybody loves a good acronym. ASAP. UFO. IOU. OMG. DIY. LOL. At Medbill, our favorite is DME. But what is a DME, exactly, and who qualifies as a DME provider? Are there unique restrictions or requirements for billing for DMEs? What’s the best way to bill for DMEs? ...


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AR Follow Up & Denial Management: Make Confident Decisions
When you know exactly where your money is coming from, you can confidently make decisions that’ll help your business to grow. At Medbill, we’ve seen skilled in-house billing teams stretched thin due to company growth or staff shortages, and when your team is...
4 Benefits You Can Expect When Working with Medbill
Outsourcing your DME billing services is a significant investment into your future. It helps set your business up for success by increasing your claim approvals, securing timely payments, and decreasing your average unpaid invoices. At Medbill, our team is committed...
10 Popular Questions About Billing for DME Supplies
Learning how to bill for durable medical equipment (DME) supplies requires an in-depth knowledge of HCPCS Level II codes and modifiers while following industry rules and regulations. As a DME billing company, we’ve been asked many questions about the best methods for...
5 Valuable Insights on How DME Outsourcing Helps You Overcome Obstacles
Increase Your Billing Success While Weathering DME Storms in 2022 Durable medical equipment (DME) owners are familiar with the unexpected changes that can occur within the industry. Learning how outsourcing can provide you with valuable strategies to succeed even...
5 Tips on How to Bill Medicare for DME Supplies
As a DME provider or supplier, you're responsible for billing claims to Medicare when you supply patients with their DME items. This process might feel like an overwhelming task if you're new, especially if you're not an experienced biller and coder. The good news is...
Online DME Billing Manual to Help with Claims Submission
Are you new to DME billing or maybe you’re familiar with the billing process but trying to learn why your denial rate is high? We're here to help. This online DME billing manual article will help you familiarize yourself with the billing process and provide additional...
Are You Ready to Strengthen Your Intake Process This Year?
We are well underway into the new year, which means all DME's face the annual challenge of calendar year deductibles renewing on January 1st. It's vital and courteous to provide your patient/customer with the most accurate co-pay information at the time you render...
Focus on Business Growth While Increasing Claim Approvals
Streamlined Billing. Consistent Payments. Business Growth. Do you know how to achieve all three without hiring a new employee to handle additional responsibilities? The answer – ala carte DME billing services. Sometimes a package deal with several services from a DME...
Medbill’s Thoughts on the DME Supply Chain and Inflation
The DME industry has been in a state of change, whether it involves inflation, the challenged supply chain, or payor contract adjustments. At Medbill, we're here to help you. Our vision is to be a trusted and essential partner who inspires and leads in process,...
An Introductory Review of CMS’s DME Billing Guidelines
There are guidelines and regulations for you to follow for billing durable medical equipment (DME) items. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is a U.S. federal agency that provides health coverage to many Americans. They work with state governments to...
Communicating 2022 Insurance Changes with Patients
Welcome, 2022! As we begin a new calendar year, please make sure to communicate with your patients about their insurance changes. Then to maintain timely payments and reduce potential claim denials, verify their insurance information as they place orders over the next...













