Document a DME Only Visit
Create an encounter in
NextGen® Enterprise EHR
that is attached to the case.
Open
Homepage
, and then select the
DME Only
visit type.
Select the
DME Only
tab.
The
NTS PT Orthosis
template opens.
Complete documentation as needed.
Document a DME Supply Item
Document Orthosis Management
Document a DME Supply Item
Document Orthosis Management
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NextGen® Therapy Suite Help 30.3.13.0
Document a DME Supply Item
Select the Types field, and then select the supply category. DME Item Types picklist The grid displays all items of that type and their supply CPT codes. Note: All Types and supply CPT codes tied to Types are configured in the Billing Configuration template. Select the supply item from the grid. The item description, code, and price appear in a row of fields to the right of the grid. Item details added to secondary grid Indicate a Qty. This is required. Select the R, L, or B option for right side, left side, or both. This drives RT, LT, or both modifiers that attach to the CPT code. If applicable, document Position of Orthosis, Type of prosthesis, and Extremity involved. If applicable, document additional information in Comments. Parent topic: Document a DME Only Visit
NextGen® Therapy Suite Help 30.3.13.0
Document Orthosis Management
Under Orthosis Management, use the checkboxes and fields to capture the Objective, Assessment, and Plan for the orthosis. Orthosis Management section If billing for the application of an upper extremity cast, select Application of Cast UE (29085), and then enter details in the Details field as needed. Application of Cast UE (29085) fields When documentation is completed, select the Sign off checkbox. The additional fields automatically display your username, date, and time of signoff. Sign off fields To generate the document for the patient to sign stating they received the DME item, select DME Signoff. Select Save & Close to save your changes and close the template. Parent topic: Document a DME Only Visit
NextGen® Therapy Suite Help 30.3.13.0
DME Visit Workflow
In NextGen® Enterprise EHR, create an encounter that is attached to the case. Open Homepage. Select either a visit type for a single visit or the non-billable DME Only visit type. Navigate to the NTS PT Orthosis template and complete documentation. For billable visit types, open the Fee Sheet template to finalize the visit, submit charges, and generate necessary documents for the encounter. Parent topic: DME Only Visits
NextGen® Therapy Suite Help 30.3.13.0
DME Only Visits
If a patient comes into the clinic only to purchase durable medical equipment, you can document and charge for those supplies on a non-billable DME Only visit. The visit does not count against pre-certifications or SOC. DME Visit Workflow Document a DME Only Visit Parent topic: Using NextGen Therapy Suite
NextGen® Therapy Suite Help 30.3.13.0
Document Orthosis and DME Management
Use the Orthosis/DME template to dispense and bill durable medical equipment (DME), document orthosis and orthotic planning, and track billable time for the fitting of and training on orthotics, prosthetics, and braces, and for cast application. Note: All DME items that can be listed in the orthosis grid are set up in the Billing Configuration system template. Select the Types field. The DME Item Types picklist opens and displays a list of DME types. DME Item Types picklist Select the kind of DME items you want to view. Items related to the selected DME type appear in the grid. Select an item from the grid. The details relevant to selected item appear in the corresponding fields to the right of the grid. Indicate a Quantity and if the item is specific to R, L, or B. If one of the options is selected, you will see RT/LT modifiers attached to the CPT code on the Fee Sheet. Quantity added to Qty field Note: If you document a DME CPT code that is not active in the SIM library or if you ent
NextGen® Orthopedic Suite Help 80.2.14.0
Document Details of External Equipment
You can document the order details for durable medical equipment (DME) that must be purchased from external sources for orthopedic patients. Open the Home or any other applicable template, select Orders from the upper navigation bar, and then select Single Order. Expand the External DME panel. Select the item to order from the Item grid. The selected item appears in the Item field. Note: You can add, update, and delete items in the Item grid. By default, the current date appears in Date. Select the duration of the item, the date of the injury, and the date of surgery. Enter the reason for the order. Add External Equipment You can add durable medical equipment (DME) that must be purchased from external sources. Update External Equipment You can update the details of durable medical equipment (DME) that must be purchased from external sources. You can also delete any unnecessary DME. Parent topic: Order Tests, Therapies, Equipment, and Referrals in the Single Order Template Related tasks
