<img class="" style="float: right;" src="https://opedge.com/Content/OldArticles/images/2004-07_04/Lake-Salmon-Lisa[1].jpg" width="242" height="274" hspace="4" vspace="4" /> The future of your practice depends on knowledgeable billing and collection information. Under-standing the full aspect of billing guidelines and procedures will effectively increase your reimbursement. This informative column will help providers and their staff with a better understanding of billing procedures and reimbursement strategies. <b>Q: <i>I recently found out that codes K-0630 through K-0649 were added to the HCPCS list, but I cannot find the fee amounts for these. Can you point me in the right direction?</i></b> <b>A:</b> The fees for codes K-0630 through K-0649 will be implemented and posted as of July 1, 2004, on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) website, which can be accessed at <a href="https://opedge.com/374">http://www.cms.hhs.gov</a> <b>Q: <i>I understand if I get a denial from Medicare stating "same or similar," I must have an ABN form on file in order to bill the patient. If I do not have an ABN, am I allowed to pick up the item from the patient?</i></b> <b>A:</b> According to Medicare, you need an ABN form on file to bill the patient, and if the patient refuses to make payment, you are entitled to retrieve the item. <b>Q: <i>I recently billed a claim to Medicare, which is being held for proof of delivery. What documentation do I need to send to Medicare for payment of the claim?</i></b> <b>A:</b> A validation of receipt must be signed by all patients upon delivery of DMEPOS. Sending the signed documentation to Medicare will be sufficient proof for payment of the claim as long as Medicare finds the item was medically necessary. <i>We invite readers to ask any questions you have regarding billing, collections, or any other related information. To send your questions or for more information, contact </i><a href="mailto:lisa@westernmediallc.com"><i>lisa@westernmediallc.com</i></a> <i>Acc-Q-Data provides billing, collections, and practice management software and has been serving the O&P industry nationwide for over a decade.</i> <i>Lisa Lake-Salmon is Executive Vice President, Acc-Q-Data, Inc.</i>
<img class="" style="float: right;" src="https://opedge.com/Content/OldArticles/images/2004-07_04/Lake-Salmon-Lisa[1].jpg" width="242" height="274" hspace="4" vspace="4" /> The future of your practice depends on knowledgeable billing and collection information. Under-standing the full aspect of billing guidelines and procedures will effectively increase your reimbursement. This informative column will help providers and their staff with a better understanding of billing procedures and reimbursement strategies. <b>Q: <i>I recently found out that codes K-0630 through K-0649 were added to the HCPCS list, but I cannot find the fee amounts for these. Can you point me in the right direction?</i></b> <b>A:</b> The fees for codes K-0630 through K-0649 will be implemented and posted as of July 1, 2004, on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) website, which can be accessed at <a href="https://opedge.com/374">http://www.cms.hhs.gov</a> <b>Q: <i>I understand if I get a denial from Medicare stating "same or similar," I must have an ABN form on file in order to bill the patient. If I do not have an ABN, am I allowed to pick up the item from the patient?</i></b> <b>A:</b> According to Medicare, you need an ABN form on file to bill the patient, and if the patient refuses to make payment, you are entitled to retrieve the item. <b>Q: <i>I recently billed a claim to Medicare, which is being held for proof of delivery. What documentation do I need to send to Medicare for payment of the claim?</i></b> <b>A:</b> A validation of receipt must be signed by all patients upon delivery of DMEPOS. Sending the signed documentation to Medicare will be sufficient proof for payment of the claim as long as Medicare finds the item was medically necessary. <i>We invite readers to ask any questions you have regarding billing, collections, or any other related information. To send your questions or for more information, contact </i><a href="mailto:lisa@westernmediallc.com"><i>lisa@westernmediallc.com</i></a> <i>Acc-Q-Data provides billing, collections, and practice management software and has been serving the O&P industry nationwide for over a decade.</i> <i>Lisa Lake-Salmon is Executive Vice President, Acc-Q-Data, Inc.</i>