Mobility Management

CMS Announces Changes to PMD Demo Project

Postponed project for seven states now to start June 1 or later.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Feb 03, 2012

Another Opinion

Finding Good in the Bad

• By Brian Ellacott
• Feb 01, 2012

DME MACs Issue "Dear Physician" Letter on Continued Use

Letter from the medical directors reminds prescribing doctors of documentation duties.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Feb 01, 2012

NGS Creates Tips for Same/Similar Equipment Claims

Jurisdiction B DME MAC says "same/similar" explanation is among the most common reasons for denial.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Feb 01, 2012

Suppliers Urged to Prepare for ICD-10 Transition

New codes will apply to all HIPAA-covered entities.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Feb 01, 2012

Pennsylvania Teleconference to Educate Consumers on NCB Dangers

Town hall event to be co-hosted by PAMS and People for Quality Care.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Feb 01, 2012

Adjustable Cushions Out of NCB Round 2

CBIC has changed information on its competitive bidding Web site.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Jan 18, 2012

NHIC Announces Results of Q3 K0823 Prepayment Review

DME MAC reports it denied 55 percent of power chair claims involved.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Jan 18, 2012

PECOS Warnings Are Back on DME Claims

CMS warns that future claims from prescribers not in PECOS will not be paid.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Jan 18, 2012

New NCB Round 2 Webinar Available

On-demand Webcast discusses competitive bidding preparation.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Jan 04, 2012

CBIC Publishes Antitrust Fact Sheet for NCB Round 2

Fact sheet gives examples of illegal collaborations and agreements between competitors.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Jan 04, 2012

NGS Issues Reminder on Pricing Modifiers

Modifiers will affect purchases and rentals of used and new equipment.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Jan 04, 2012

Funding 2012

New Codes, A New NCB Round & Hello, Demo!

Analysis and expertise on 2012 funding issues by Claudia Amortegui, president, The Orion Group.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Jan 01, 2012

CMS Delays PMD Demonstration Project

No new implementation date is announced, as CMS is "carefully considering" comments.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Dec 30, 2011

PMD Demonstration Project Under Fire from Providers, Consumers

Medicare prepayment reviews slated to begin Jan. 1 in seven states with high PMD usage.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Dec 14, 2011