The rising prevalence of sleep apnea/ respiratory challenges is key driver for the DME industry. It is poised to be a billion-dollar market only in the space of the respiratory item. Almost 40% of its growth will originate from North America. As the rising numbers of mortality/morbidity of OSA patients increases, you need to deliver timely support.
Staff shortage and finding a balance between protection and delivery is a huge challenge. Finding someone who can do it all with the heavy lifting work in the front end, Checking eligibilities, getting the authorization on time, creating sales orders, and doing doctor’s office follow up and all till the delivery can be a challenge in the long run. They must have proper exposure across all product lines which may include CPAP, BIPAP, Nebulizer, Oxygen, Wheelchair, Power Mobility, Enteral Nutrition, Ostomy Supplies, and others.
How to choose your ideal RCM partner
The right partner must take pride in having excellent references all across the industry. Also, they must be working in the marketplace for almost a decade and should have exposure in all product lines. Also, they must have a ready plan in place on how they will be delivering superior support in pre and post DME billing services.
Some of the key benefits that will be on offer from a quality partner will be an assignment of team leaders, account managers at no additional costs, and customized reporting assistance at next door rates. Also, they should be a strong contender for delivering the highest productivity metrics in the entire RCM world. A niche ability to drive reimbursements as a reliable operational extension and enough demonstrations to show it will be a top priority during choice.
If you are looking for a perfect partner that can offer the right support in DME billing, looking ahead at all these parameters will be ideal. It will help you in choosing the right alternative, help you in delivering comprehensive support that will elevate your ROI efforts in the best possible manner. To earn a competitive edge and focus better on patient care, a quality DME billing services company will offer manifold benefits.
