Contractors cite confusion between rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- May 09, 2014
New program allows providers to chat live with NHIC staffers about Medicare funding issues.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Apr 29, 2014
Standard manual wheelchair codes are included in the Jurisdiction C list.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Apr 29, 2014
Federal Register information says agency wants to add 12 states to the demonstration roster.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Apr 09, 2014
Fifty wheelchair-related HCPCS codes move from Medicare's routinely purchased payment category to capped rental.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Apr 09, 2014
Industry veteran will lend his expertise to the organization's funding department.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Mar 11, 2014
Editor's Note
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Mar 01, 2014
New DME face-to-face examination requirement is explained to prescribing entities.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Feb 26, 2014
Office of Medicare Hearings & Appeals event could give the industry a chance to sound off about audit challenges.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Feb 06, 2014
Failure to disqualify lesser types of mobility equipment is a common reason for claims denials, DME MAC says.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Feb 05, 2014
Providers who want to repair former Scooter Store equipment face problems with documentation and payment.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Jan 29, 2014
Code is reserved for customized equipment not able to be grouped with other product types.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Jan 29, 2014
Transfer of PMD ownership to Medicare beneficiaries clears a path for other providers to step in.
Jurisdiction A DME MAC announces a charge denial rate sharply lower versus previous quarters.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Jan 09, 2014
Controversial final rule has industry taking its arguments to Congress.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Dec 18, 2013
Implementation affecting DMEPOS prescriptions will start in January.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Dec 18, 2013
Despite the many comments submitted by different factions, the final CMS rule looks much like the proposed rule that came before it.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Dec 03, 2013
Starting April 1, a new Change Request will cause claims denials if prescribing entity isn't eligible.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Dec 03, 2013
Contractors note provider errors involving unbundling of brake attachments.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Nov 15, 2013