ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2003 Issue 13
DME: DON'T BE TOO FORWARD WITH YOUR ADVANCES, OIG TELLS DMERCs
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Article Overview
This article reviews an HHS Office of Inspector General report about Medicare payment and remittance handling when provider addresses are not current. It is relevant to durable medical equipment suppliers, home health agencies, and billing staff who manage Medicare enrollment and correspondence information. The article covers the Do Not Forward initiative, system handling of returned checks and remittance notices, and concerns identified in DMERC and shared claims systems.
Why This Topic Matters
Providers that rely on Medicare payments can be affected when address information is outdated, because returned mail may interrupt payment processing and create reporting issues. The article also highlights operational concerns for organizations that manage Medicare claims, remittances, and enrollment records.
What You Will Learn
- How the Do Not Forward initiative affects Medicare mailing and payment workflows
- Why current address information matters for suppliers and providers
- What types of system and reporting issues were identified in the OIG review
- How the discussion relates to DMERCs, fiscal intermediaries, and home health agencies
Who Should Read This
- Durable medical equipment suppliers
- Home health agencies
- Medicare billing staff
- Provider enrollment staff
- Revenue cycle teams
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