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In DME medical billing, your DME coders require correct HCPCS codes and correct modifiers for providing more details about the equipment. If your medical coders cannot use modifiers or not correctly use them, then the insurance company may deny the claims. Some common DME modifiers include RR- rental, UE- purchase of used equipment, and NU- purchase of new equipment. Know your DME HCPCS Codes
When a laboratory demand, request for DME is being filled, medical coders will be needed for ICD-10 codes for a patient’s diagnosis.
To use an appropriate HCPCS code for the DME item, many HCPCS codes need a modifier. Modifiers are used to provide more details about the DME item. e.g. The modifier might indicate to HMSA that an item is new, rented on a capped basis, or rented. For capped rentals, modifiers differentiate which month’s rental is being billed.
If your billers misuse these modifiers then the claim will be rejected. To speed up this process of your claims, show the first-month rental by adding the appropriate modifier code and bill your claims in successive order.
E0100-E8002: Durable Medical Equipment
E0100-E0159: Walking Aids and Attachments
E0160-E0162: Sitz Bath/Equipment
E0163-E0175: Commode Chair and Supplies
E0181-E0199: Pressure Mattresses, Pads, and Other Supplies
E0200-E0239: Heat, Cold, and Light Therapies
E0240-E0249: Bathing Supplies
E0250-E0373: Hospital Beds and Associated Supplies
E0424-E0487: Oxygen Delivery Systems and Related Supplies
E0500-E0500: Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing Devices
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