MAC Medical Directors Write Physicians on PMD Requirements

Nov 10, 2008

On Oct. 31, the four DME MAC medical directors sent letters to physicians in their respective jurisdictions asking them to document visits and exams for power mobility devices....

Scooters

Nov 1, 2008

Merits Health Products, Cross Country; ActiveCare Medical, Spitfire EX 1420; Heartway Medical Products, Bolero Scooter PF2; Invacare, Lynx L-3X; Hoveround, Transporter GL; ConvaQuip, XT-550; Pride Mobility Products, Victory PS; Shoprider Mobility Products, Start 8...

Working Down Denials

Nov 1, 2008, By Sarah Hanna

The denial reason code CO150 (Payment adjusted because the payer deems the information submitted does not support this level of service) is No. 5 on the list of RemitDATA's Top 10 denial codes for Medicare claims....

Manual Wheelchairs & Accessories

Sep 1, 2008

Quantum Rehab/Ultralight Litestream XF rigidizing double-X folding frame designed to give versatility and performance of solid frame while folding to...

Putting Motion Where Your Mouth Is

Sep 1, 2008, By Claire Sykes

It lets us converse with others, sing along to the radio and play a flute. Without it, we couldn't taste that chocolate cake and lick our lips. But since...

Wheelchairs/Scooters Headlines

Jul 8, 2008

Keeping a Focus on Access

Mar 1, 2008, By Rita S. Hostak

With any product category, coding, coverage and payment are the vital factors that control access. The home mobility and rehabilitation industry has not...

What You Need to Know About PMD Documentation

Mar 1, 2008, By Seth Johnson

The power mobility device industry certainly has had its share of changes and challenges over the last few years, with the elimination of the certificate...

Power Play

Jan 1, 2008, By J. T. Faucett

At least for the short term, it appears that HME has escaped additional cuts from Congress. The good news for manufacturers and providers of power wheelchairs...

Scooters

Oct 1, 2007

Cosco Home and Office 4 Wheel Scooter five-piece disassembly for transport; heaviest piece 32 pounds swivel seat for transfers; flat-free tires 4.7-mph...