Mobility Management

Schumer & Cochran Introduce CRT Senate Bill

S. 948 is the companion to H.R. 942, both of which would establish a separate Medicare benefit category for complex rehab technology.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• May 15, 2013

Washington Becomes First State to Pass CRT Recognition Bill

New law goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2014.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• May 14, 2013

New MPP Bill Launched in House

Rep. Price unveils H.R. 1717, which would replace Medicare competitive bidding program.

• By David Kopf
• Apr 26, 2013

NCART: Schumer to Introduce Senate Bill for Separate Benefit Category

H.R. 942 was introduced into the House last month.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Apr 16, 2013

DME MACS: High Denial Percentages Continue for Prepayment Reviews

Claims for high-dollar items and standard power chairs were reviewed by Jurisdiction A and B DME MACs.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Apr 02, 2013

Editor's Note

The Little Date Stamp That Couldn't

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Apr 01, 2013

NGS Reports Catheter Kit Prepayment Review Results

Failure to meet coverage criteria is listed among common denial reasons.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Mar 14, 2013

NGS to Suppliers: One Fax at a Time

Reminder relates to redetermination requests sent to the Jurisdiction B DME MAC.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Jan 15, 2013

NGS Prepayment Support Surfaces Review to Continue

Lack of medical documentation continues to cause claim denials.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Jan 15, 2013

With New Congress, Industry Continues Push for MPP Adoption

H.R. 27 is introduced to repeal Medicare's competitive bidding program.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Jan 15, 2013

NHIC Announces Q3 Prepayment Review Results for Standard Power Chairs

Examined claims were for HCPCS code K0823.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Jan 03, 2013

CMS Announces 2013 HCPCS Code Updates

No grace period given for changes, which went into effect Jan. 1.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Jan 03, 2013

LMNBuilder Launches Clinician Webinar Series

Educational series takes OTs and PTs through documentation process.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Dec 17, 2012

NGS Announces Q3 Prepayment Results for Power Chairs

Proving medical necessity remains a challenge for providers.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Nov 14, 2012

Medicare Announces Policy Article Revisions for E1020, E1028 Codes

Revisions became effective Nov. 1.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Nov 01, 2012