From Rocket Science to Quantum Physics – A Simple Guide to DME Billing



Article 1: Top 7 Things to Do at Intake

to Avoid Getting Taken

1. Use your Software. Many providers are allowing their CSRs to complete a paper setup form rather than entering the information directly into a database. Not only is this step redundant in effort, but most software packages have warnings in place to indicate when required data is missing.
   
   
   
   
2. Verify Eligibility through the IVR. Many insurance companies have provided suppliers with more tools than ever before to verify if the patient has active coverage, and that he or she has not received the “same or similar” equipment in the past. Companies that you can use for multiple insurances are Emdeon (www.emdeon.com) or Zirmed (www.zirmed.com). Additionally, all four jurisdictions of Medicare recently added a same or similar option to their automated systems as well.