STRATEGY: Beware of Buying Equipment Before Ensuring Medicare Reimbursement

Why This Topic Matters

Purchasing equipment without verifying coverage can lead to claim denials, limited payment, or unrecoverable costs. The article helps readers understand why payer-specific research matters before making capital or coding decisions.

Article Sections

1. Buying equipment and verifying reimbursement

   Discusses the risk of purchasing new technology before confirming whether payers will cover it. It focuses on the need to research coverage across Medicare and other payers.

2. Check Policy Regs

   Describes the importance of reviewing payer policies and coverage limits after initial reimbursement checks. It also addresses the need to confirm coding guidance with the relevant contractor or payer.