Medicare DWO Requirements: DWO & SWO What You Need to Know
Detailed Written Orders (DWO) were necessary when you billed a claim to Medicare, but as of January 1, 2020, DWOs were replaced with Standard Written Orders (SWO)—making it essential to …
A Big Win for the Industry – Medicare Sequester Cuts Paused!
The House of Representatives extended the pause on the 2% Medicare sequester cuts through the remainder of this year, 2021. This is a major win for the DME and all …
Does Medicare Cover DME in a Long Term Care Facility?
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 …
Does Medicare Pay for DME in a Nursing Home?
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 …
CMS Releases Round 2021 Pivotal Bid Results
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released Round 2021 pivotal bid results from the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program (CBP). The …
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 …
Proposed Rule Changes would Streamline Medicare Services and Provide Diabetes Patients with more Therapy Choices
On October 27, aligning with President Trump’s Executive Order on Protecting and Improving Medicare for Our Nation’s Seniors, CMS proposed changes to the Medicare Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotic Devices, …