“Detailed Written Order” Becomes “Standard Written Order”
As of January 1, 2020, the DMEMAC requirement for a "Detailed Written Order" when ordering surgical dressings has changed Read More →
The Best Method For Measuring a Wound
When dispensing surgical dressings, it is important that the dressing size is selected appropriately based on the size of Read More →
Updates to Surgical Dressing Documentation Requirements
AMERX Health Care provides you with extensive resources that include everything you need for perfect documentation to ensure compliance Read More →
How Much Are You Getting Paid For That? Part II
In last month's post, we provided the information needed to access the current durable medical equipment (DME) and/or prosthetics Read More →
6 Ways to Practice Smarter
In my previous blog, I discussed knowing your numbers to maintain a robust bottom line. Here are other practice Read More →
How Much Are You Getting Paid For That? Part 1
This should not be a guessing game, nor should it be a mystery. Knowing what your reimbursement should be Read More →
Time to Start Using Medicare Beneficiary Identifiers
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have removed social security-based claim numbers from Medicare cards and are Read More →
Can You Dispense Surgical Dressings/Wound Care Supplies to an Inpatient?
The short answer is...No. Medicare will not make separate payments for items dispensed during any inpatient stay in acute Read More →
Can You Dispense Surgical Dressings/Wound Care Supplies to A Nursing Home Patient?
If you can't dispense surgical dressings/wound care supplies to your inpatients, can you dispense supplies to your nursing home Read More →
Top 5 Practice Management Pearls
As a medical consultant and practice manager, I am often asked, "What are your top management pearls?" Without further Read More →
