When Same and Similar Meets Wedding Planning
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Not much has changed since this column began about the issue of Same and/or Similar.
To provide a bit of Levity about this daunting subject I took an old joke and put a bit of a spin to it. Looking forward to your comments.
Jacob, age 92, and Rebecca, age 89, living in Florida, are all excited about their decision to get married. They go for a stroll to discuss the wedding, and on their way they pass a medical equipment store. Jacob suggests they go in. Jacob addresses the man behind the counter: "Are you the owner?"
The owner answers, "Yes."
Jacob: "We're about to get married. Do you sell canes?"
Owner: "Of course we do." We have wooden and metal ones.
Jacob: "How about pneumatic compression devices to stimulate the circulation?"
Owner: "All kinds."
Jacob: Nerve stimulators or vacuum devices for ED?
Owner: Yes of course.
Jacob: Cam Walkers for fractures
Owners: We have pneumatic and non-pneumatic types.
Jacob: Fall prevention braces
Owner: Yes we can provide both custom and off the shelf ones.
Jacob: "TENS units for pain associated with rheumatism and scoliosis?"
Owners: "Definitely."
Jacob: "Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulators for incontinence and Trigeminal Stimulators for ADHD and Memory?"
Owner: "Yes, a large variety. The works."
Jacob: Catheters for my bulging prostate and pessary for her dropped bladder.
Owner: Yes we have them for men and women.
Jacob: "What about textured orthotics and braces for Parkinson's disease and fall prevention?"
Owner: "Absolutely."
Jacob: Do you sell walkers?
Owner: Yes we have folding walkers and ones with a seat as well.
Jacob: "You sell power operated wheelchairs?"
Owner: "All speeds and sizes."
Jacob: Can you help us with Same or Similar Issues with Medicare?
Owner: Of course we file appeals all the time. We are so confident that we can win these appeals that we won’t hold you financially responsible and won’t ask you to sign an ABN.
Jacob: " That’s great. We'd like to use this store as our Bridal Registry."
This way we know we will get what we need when we need it, even if we can’t remember that we got it before!
We here at KevinRoot strive to provide you with the best knowledge about reimbursement and compliance. Hopefully this bit of levity provides that information.
At KevinRoot Medical, our clinicians and lab team are here to support you every step of the way. From prescription guidance to design optimization, we are committed to helping you deliver clinical-grade solutions that elevate both outcomes and patient experience.
