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CODCLAKE
#1 Posted : Thursday, June 22, 2017 1:15:32 PM(UTC)
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I am using Modifier NU for New unit when I am billing for E0486 and I have now received 2 denials that say.... DME must be billed with the appropriate rental or purchase modifier and guidelines were not met.

I only know to use this modifier, is there something different I should be doing?

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#2 Posted : Monday, June 26, 2017 7:52:27 AM(UTC)
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Hi CODCLAKE!

You are correct - NU is the appropriate modifier to use when billing E0486 for custom made oral appliances for OSA. NU stands for "new equipment", which indicates a purchase of a piece of DME rather than a rental.

If you would like to give me the name of the insurer, I would be happy to see if I can locate their medical policy for oral appliances for OSA to see if their policy offers any coding information that may shed some light on the denial.
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