tci Medicare Compliance & Reimbursement - 2006 Issue 16

CODING: A Closer Look--How To Properly Document Wheelchair Medical Necessity

Hint:  G0372 must be on the same claim as E/M code.Providers: Don't miss out on an extra $21.60 of reimbursement per wheelchair patient.As of April 1, providers can bill and receive payment for G0372, the new code for physician oversight of power mobility devices, such as wheelchairs and scooters. Congress had delayed the start of Medicare's new PMD coverage rule until now to allow for more comments from suppliers and physicians.But many providers still haven't realized that they can reap extra reimbursement just for filling out a little extra paperwork, says Kimberly Haspert, operations manager...

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