The Power Mobility Devices booklet explains how to properly document and bill for power mobility devices (PMDs). Follow these steps to bill for PMDs:
- Obtain the Standard Written Order (SWO)
- Make a prior authorization request
- Complete a home assessment
- Keep the following documents: SWO, face-to-face visit supporting documents, written home assessment report, and proof of delivery
- Review all information to avoid improper payments
An Office of Inspector General report stated that Medicare improperly paid claims for PMD repairs. To properly bill for PMD repairs:
- Show repairs are reasonable, necessary, or meet the requirements
- Document labor time adequately
- Show that DMEPOS suppliers must provide repair warrantees
- Specify that wheelchair repair costs can’t exceed a certain amount over a device’s 5-year lifetime