Billing policy stands
By HME News Staff
Updated Fri July 31, 2009
WASHINGTON--The DME MAC medical directors have refused to drop a new policy for billing for wheelchairs repairs that went into effect April 1, 2009, AAHomecare reported in June. In a letter to President Tyler Wilson, the medical directors stated they have the authority to make determinations regarding payment amounts and units of service allowed for wheelchair repairs. They also stated: “Reimbursement for repair time includes reimbursement for travel to the beneficiary's home.”
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