DME Billing Services in Colorado
Colorado's dme practices face unique billing challenges shaped by Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield's commercial rules, Health First Colorado requirements, and Novitas Solutions Medicare policies. Our AAPC-certified coders specialize in both CO payer rules and dme coding complexity.
Why Colorado DME Practices Need Specialized Billing
Colorado's healthcare market includes 16,000+ physicians, and dme practices here face a payer market dominated by Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield on the commercial side and Health First Colorado on the public payer side. Medicare claims are processed through Novitas Solutions, which applies its own Local Coverage Determinations that directly affect dme procedure coverage and medical necessity requirements. Generic billing teams without CO specific knowledge leave revenue on the table.
DME billing itself is complex. DME billing uses HCPCS Level II codes with CMN documentation, proof of delivery requirements, and rental/purchase rules that differ by equipment category. When you combine this coding complexity with Colorado's specific payer rules, authorization requirements, and 3 Health First Colorado managed care plans that each have their own billing rules, you need a team that understands both dimensions. Go Medical Billing provides that expertise at 2.49% of collections, serving dme practices from Denver to Boulder and across Colorado.
Top CPT Codes for DME in Colorado
Our CO coders handle these dme codes daily, applying Novitas Solutions Medicare rules and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield commercial policies to each claim.
Colorado Payer Challenges for DME
Every CO payer has specific rules for dme claims. Here's how we navigate them.
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield DME Claims
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield processes the largest share of Colorado commercial dme claims. We know their CO specific fee schedules, prior authorization requirements for dme procedures, and their appeal timelines when claims are denied. Incomplete CMN forms are the #1 DME denial reason.
Health First Colorado DME Billing
Health First Colorado routes dme patients through 3 managed care plans: Colorado Access, Rocky Mountain Health Plans, Denver Health. Each MCO has its own dme authorization and billing rules that we manage.
Medicare (Novitas Solutions) DME Coverage
Novitas Solutions processes Medicare dme claims in Colorado with its own Local Coverage Determinations. We navigate Novitas Solutions's policies around rental vs purchase to prevent medical necessity denials.
Denial Prevention for Colorado DME
Common dme denials in Colorado include incomplete cmn forms are the #1 dme denial reason and capped rental, inexpensive/routine, and frequent service categories each have rules. Our team catches these issues before submission and appeals aggressively with CO payer-specific documentation when denials occur.
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What We Handle for Colorado DME Practices
Colorado DME Billing Cost Comparison
Hiring an in-house biller with dme expertise in Colorado costs $40K-$55K annually in salary alone. Add benefits, software, clearinghouse fees, and office space, and the true cost is even higher. At 2.49% of collections, Go Medical Billing provides an entire team of AAPC-certified dme coders and CO payer specialists for a fraction of that cost.
$40K-$55K
In-House Biller Salary
+ benefits, software, space
2.49%
Go Medical Billing Rate
Full team, all services included
60-80%
Typical Cost Reduction
With better results
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Frequently Asked Questions
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