Required Field Added to Social Services DME Orders

Go-live March 22, 2023


Summary

On 3/22/23, a required field will be added to all Social Services DME Orders called "Length of Time Equipment/Supplies Needed." This change will provide information that insurance companies need and help decrease discharge delays or denials for equipment.


Orders Impacted

  • DME CPAP/BiPAP

  • DME General

  • DME Orthotics

  • DME Respiratory

  • Social Services for DME for Home

  • UMC Cancer Center Navigator Home DME

  • Durable Medical Equipment for Home


Required Field

Do’s and Don’ts

DO - If the equipment will be needed indefinitely, the provider should enter 99 years.

DON’T - Providers should NEVER enter unknown.

DO - Providers can speak to the Social Worker on the unit if they are unsure how to answer the question.