DME

DME suppliers can prevent unexpected and costly license revocations by strategically applying with a "By Appointment Only" designation. This article explores the common compliance trap of failing unannounced site visits due to conflicts between standard pharmacy operating hours and Medicare's "posted hours" requirement for DME suppliers. "By Appointment Only" status is a crucial safeguard, which suppliers can take to implement to protect their DME billing privileges.

If you are a Durable Medical Equipment (DME) supplier and you are fearful of being scrutinized by CMS or the National Provider Enrollment contractors for violating the onerous Medicare enrollment standards, we hope this article will help. It lays out the essential steps to maintain compliance with Medicare's enrollment requirements. We break down the complex regulations surrounding Medicare enrollment standards, covering everything from initial enrollment and accreditation to revalidation and reporting changes, and tells providers to reach out to Health Law Alliance if they are seeking advice.