decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2009 Issue 3 (March)
DME Model Compliance Plan / Risk Areas / Medical necessity
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Article Overview
This article discusses compliance considerations for durable medical equipment suppliers, especially how medical necessity, coverage criteria, and documentation requirements affect payment. It is aimed at suppliers, compliance officers, and staff who support ordering, billing, and audit response, and it summarizes general guidance on internal controls, physician orders, and supporting records for claims submitted to government and private payers.
Why This Topic Matters
DME claims can be denied or questioned when documentation does not support coverage and medical necessity. Understanding the compliance framework helps suppliers reduce risk, support audits, and improve coordination with ordering physicians and billing staff.
What You Will Learn
- Why documentation is central to DME claim payment and audit readiness
- How supplier compliance programs can address medical necessity and coverage requirements
- What kinds of records may be requested to support a billed item or service
- How internal policies and review processes can support claim accuracy
Who Should Read This
- Durable medical equipment suppliers
- Compliance officers
- Billing and coding staff
- Physicians who order DME items and services
- Healthcare administrators
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