All About DME Medical Billing Software
How to find the right DME medical billing software. We've looked at various options and compared our findings...
No matter which field in the healthcare industry you work in, it's important to have practice management software that's especially suited to meet your needs. The same goes for Durable Medical Equipment.
Durable Medical Equipment, or DME, is the specialty that deals only with the durable medical equipment that patients need to continue their health care treatments, either in the inpatient or the outpatient settings.
In other words, DME supplies the necessary equipment for patients who need wheelchairs, braces, and nebulizer machines for home use, among many other things.
Click for more information on durable medical equipment billing and coding.
Finding the right DME software
Because DME billing is so different than regular medical billing and coding, there are many things in typical practice management software that it doesn't need.
DME providers don't actually see patients - they only bill for and distribute equipment to patients who have already been seen by their primary care physicians.
If you've ever searched for software before then you'll know how difficult it can be to find exactly what you're looking for. An internet search will present you with hundreds if not thousands of options, all touting the fact that they are the best DME billing software on the market today.
We've put together this short list of possible options for you, but what's more important to keep in mind is that you need to find the right software for your practice and your professional needs.
If you're not sure that the software you are interested in is the right match, call the software company and see if they can come into your office for a demonstration. Some software packages also have online demos of their products - very helpful for figuring out what's best for you.
Call the product support or sales line to speak to a real person with your questions and concerns about the software, as well as for pricing options.
If the software company that you're interested in isn't responsive, pushes you around, or tries to get you to sign a contract before you've begun using the software, it's a good idea to reconsider and look for other options.
Some possibilities
MPM Soft
MPMsoft is a Windows-based DME medical billing software package specifically designed for DME billing. It's capable of billing private insurance, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Medicare and Medicaid.
Furthermore, MPMsoft offers complete installation, training, and software support by trained and helpful staff. But more importantly, this software offers a complete suite of specialized tools which includes all of the elements needed to run a successful DME business.
This system is also very affordable. You can get it from under $2000 for a single-user system, which is scalable to fit the needs of even the biggest of DME billing providers.
Star*Pro
Star*Pro DME medical billing software is a completely integrated, full-service package. It includes electronic billing and claims filing as well as multiple practice management functions and reports.
The software aims to streamline your office procedures by managing your DME billing, all the while maintaining your patient records and remaining in compliance with Medicare regulations.
The system is suitable for all types of DME providers, including:
- Home medical equipment suppliers
- Orthotic and prosthetics clinics
- Physician's offices
- Hospitals
- Home healthcare facilities
DME Works
DME Works billing software was designed by DME billers for DME billers, and is a comprehensive and affordable option for Home Medical Equipment (HME), Durable Medical Equipment (DME), and Respiratory providers.
Standard options for DME Works software include:
- Order management
- Inventory bar coding and management
- Electronic billing
- Retail sales and returns
- Mobile tools for inventory and deliveries
Noble House
Noble House DME billing is a national DME medical billing software company, which prides itself on incorporating the most up-to-date technological advancements and solutions to DME problems.
This software also includes all of the necessary tools for DME billing practice management, such as HIPAA certification and Medicare Eligibility information.
Some of the additional services provided by Noble House are:
- Patient intake and order entry modules
- The ability to create and track custom documents
- Competitive bidding reports
- Complete inventory control
- Online patient eligibility verification
- NPI registry lookup for medical providers
Choices, choices, and more choices
No matter which software you're interested in, remember that you are the customer and that you need a package that will fit your particular needs.
This not only includes your financial and practice management needs, but also needs that may change in the future, such as a growing practice, or the addition of multiple offices.
You might be interested in our reviews of various billing software packages.
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