Working Down Denials

Working Down Denials
Sarah Hanna is a reimbursement consultant and vice president of ECS Billing & Consulting, Tiffin, Ohio, and specializes in proper billing protocols, Medicare coverage guidelines and billing office procedures. She can be contacted at 419/448-5332 or sarahhanna@bright.net.

Knowledge Is Power

If you know what you’re dealing with, you can avoid or reverse K0858 denials

Teamwork and Training

Avoiding denials when billing the E0570 nebulizer with compressor

Resupply Regulations

The latest CMS challenge involves resupply regulations and contacting patients

K0006 Heavy Duty Wheelchairs

The burden of proof is on the provider, so mark these reminders

Be Prepared for E0470 Denials

The devil's in the 'medical necessity' details.

Don't Forget the DIF

Especially when filing enteral pump claims

Shifting Insurers and the A7031 CPAP Interface

As patients become eligible for Medicare, they may be using equipment paid for by previous primary insurance.

A7505 and A7527—Tracheostomy items

This month we will look at two tracheostomy items that have been hit with high rates of denial and are causing providers major headaches.

Meet Medical Necessity for Oxygen

Medicare requires layers of documentation

Time for Compliance

What’s your New Year’s resolution?