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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 [email protected].
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February 13, 2024
Homecare’s Hiring Dilemma
Strategies & solutions to help retain a skilled workforceRead More →: Homecare’s Hiring Dilemma -
April 15, 2021
Back to the Basics of Compliant Documentation
8 solutions for better complianceRead More →: Back to the Basics of Compliant Documentation -
March 7, 2019
Understanding HME Commercial Reimbursement
How contract reviews and defined procedures can alter relationships with your problematic payersRead More →: Understanding HME Commercial Reimbursement -
November 30, 2017
Quick Guide to CO16 Remark Codes
5 common remark codes for the CO16 denialRead More →: Quick Guide to CO16 Remark Codes -
November 18, 2015
Monitoring Cash Flow Post-ICD-10
After months of preparation, ICD-10 descended upon us October 1. The deadline approached with much dread throughout the health care continuum. The worries and the stress of the unknown have beenRead More →: Monitoring Cash Flow Post-ICD-10 -
September 8, 2015
Ready, Set, Hire
Hiring great people to work in the HME industry is a challenging process. Whether you do the hiring yourself or utilize a professional recruiting firm, it is important to understand theRead More →: Ready, Set, Hire -
January 14, 2015
Portable Oxygen: Prior-to-Delivery Requirements
Identify potential problems at the sourceRead More →: Portable Oxygen: Prior-to-Delivery Requirements -
July 15, 2014
Additional Documentation Requirements
Stay aware of medical coverage changes and what written proof you need upon request.Read More →: Additional Documentation Requirements -
February 11, 2014
Eradicating PECOS Mistakes
Assist physicians with their enrollment to provide payments rather than denialsRead More →: Eradicating PECOS Mistakes -
December 18, 2013
Follow These Tips to Prevent the Problem of Insufficient Paperwork in the HME Industry
Work ahead to request, receive and review documentationRead More →: Follow These Tips to Prevent the Problem of Insufficient Paperwork in the HME Industry -
July 18, 2013
Require, Refill, Record…Repeat
Detailed order records prevent high denial ratesRead More →: Require, Refill, Record…Repeat -
February 14, 2013
Knowledge is Power
If you know what you’re dealing with, you can avoid or reverse K0858 denialsRead More →: Knowledge is Power