DMEPOS Meaning and Its Special Payment Rules
If you’re new to the industry or just looking for a refresher, you’re in the right place. Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) …
2021 Medicare Guidelines Update on SWO and Frequency
On January 1, 2021, the new Medicare guidelines went into effect. It now requires that a Standard Written Order (SWO) must be communicated to a supplier before billing any durable …
How to Become a DME Supplier for Medicare and Supply DMEPOS
A Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Supplier is a business that sells or rents DME or HME (home medical equipment). That type of equipment helps to manage chronic medical conditions and …
What to Know About the Medicare Improper DMEPOS Payments
During a recent Office of Inspector General (OIG) report, it was discovered that Medicare improperly paid suppliers for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) items. The OIG has …
DMEPOS Fee Schedule Adjustments Made to 900+ HCPCS Codes
On March 1, 2021, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) sent out a revised DMEPOS Fee Schedule. You can access the schedule here. DMEPOS Fee Schedule Errors CMS …
Accessing Your DMEPOS Bidder Financial Score Sheet for Round 2021 Excluded Categories
If you submitted a bid for any Round 2021 excluded categories and had a financial score calculated, you can review those results in Connexion. When you view the results, you …
Q&A’s about DMEPOS Round 2021 Updates
In the last few weeks, there have been changes regarding Round 2021 of the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program. Continue reading below for answers to some commonly asked questions regarding this …