July 25, 2019
MLN Fact Sheet – Medicare DMEPOS Improper Inpatient Payments
Learn about proper billing and additional information regarding Medicare inpatient Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS). This Fact Sheet includes:
- Background
- Improper inpatient DMEPOS payments
- Inpatient DMEPOS deliveries before discharge
- Resources
DMEPOS items provided to an eligible Medicare inpatient are generally furnished directly by the facility or under arrangements between the facility and the supplier. Normally, Medicare makes no supplier payment.