The oxygen market is fraught with anxiety, but POC makers say the key to long-term prosperity is the non-delivery model.
Information on the current status of Medicare payment for oxygen equipment and supplies after the 36-month rental cap.
Providers have responsibilities in contacting the patient and providing their needed supplies on a regular basis when providing refills.
The interim final rule for DMEPOS competitive bidding, which requires a rebid of Round One in 2009, went into effect Saturday, April 18.
The swine flu scare was a strong reminder for those outside this industry that home care personnel will play a huge role in caring for patients in a flu pandemic.
The swine flu has claimed its first fatality in the United States, and health officials have said the outbreak is showing clear signs of spreading.
An update from Noridian Administrative Services said the Jurisdiction D DME MAC may ask for additional documentation for HCPCS code K0823
The results of a new study from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation show there are nearly 1 in 50 Americans living with paralysis, almost 40 percent higher than previous estimates.
The Jurisdiction A DME MAC will discuss Medicare and oxygen rules in two breakout sessions at the Pennsylvania Association of Medical Suppliers annual meeting next week.
CMS has issued an MLN Matters article detailing maintenance and servicing payments for certain oxygen equipment as a result of MIPPA. The agency has also released