Wiki Arm Slings

[neecen]

I have a family practice and an urgent care who is handing out arm slings. For me to bill these arm slings, does the practices need a DME license?

Thanks for any help with this.

 

[trish43]

That's a good question because i work for a DME company and i have billed for a arm sling only to have claim denied stating this should have been included in physician's fee, so we do not bill for the arm sling.

 

[kvangoor]

We bill the patient the full cost of these. Or suggest they purchase them at a medical supply store.

 

[ANDREAHSANCHEZ]

I bill for urgent cares and have had some of the ins reimburse if i subbmitted it with mod-59. For these types of things i have found it really depends on the ins and persons policy. Money wise I think Kvangoor;s suggestion would probably be best. When not knowing how they will remburse you might lose out.