General requirements for prescribing durable medical equipment (DME):
Prescriber's Name, address and tele #
Pt's name AND Medicaid ID (if insurer is MEDICAID)
Date ordered
Name of item, ordered item size and catalog number (not always necessary)
Specific item quantity
Directions for use
Length of need
Refills if necessary
Valid ICD 10 code
Pt's height, weight and hip/waist measurement as necessary
Original signature of prescriber
Original prescription must be received by supplier less than 60 days after it has been initiated by prescriber
For DME that are not incontinence supplies, be sure that the chart note reflects the Certificate of Medical Necessity requirements noted in each section. You many add it as an addendum to the most recent office visit and route that note to your AA when ordering.
IN SUMMARY, Major Ordering Do's:
First/Last name, DOB, and address
Length of Need
ICD 10
Correct Chart Notes and/or Medical Necessity Letter
Initial AND DATE any add-ons
Signature and date—date must match date on script