Solving the DME Billing Staffing Dilemma with Sunknowledge

The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicted a growth of 9% in employment of medical billers and coders. However, providers are still struggling to fill these positions. Hiring and training new staff has been difficult with ongoing staffing shortages and the DME sphere is no exception. The sheer complexity of DME billing and coding in fact makes it further difficult for the providers to cope with the constant changes in regulations and guidelines, while facilitating patient care.  

Short-staffed DME practices are unable to keep up with the volume of claims and paperwork. These backlogs lead to claim denials and delays in payments that negatively impact the bottom line of the organization.   

Staffing Conundrum in DME Billing  

Indeed, the healthcare industry is constantly at war with staffing shortages and high wages. However, the DME domain is facing more challenges due to various other reasons.  Starting from efficient DME billing and reimbursements; as it requires a specific set of skills and knowledge to navigate the coding complexities. Not only the ICD-10 and CPT but also, you must ensure the HCPCS level II codes and modifiers are always there to obtain appropriate reimbursements.  Furthermore, the nuances of medical billing, claim submission requirements, and regulatory complexities make the process more challenging.    

The DME market in the US is flourishing due to the increasing geriatric population and the prevalence of chronic conditions among individuals. As a result, the patient volume and workload have increased, resulting in staff burnout.    

It is a no-brainer that there will be more errors in the billing and coding process for DME which will lead you to claim denials. Exhausted staff means deteriorated administrative operations, patient care, and of course functional and financial instability. This is the last thing you would want in your DME facility.   

Overcome the Staffing Challenge with Sunknowledge  

Step into the world of medical billing excellence with us. With our state-of-the-art solutions, we have been transforming the revenue cycle for some of the biggest providers within the country for more than a decade.   

A team of professional billers and coders can assist you with your DME billing and coding issues. With staff shortage showing no sign of slowing, you must implement an impeccable solution that can sustain your practice in the long run. 

Choose Sunknowledge for a streamlined approach for your claims adjudication, accounts receivable management, eligibility verification, prior authorization, virtual medical assistance, and of course complete revenue cycle management.