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	POLICY: Reimbursement claims for rented items are submitted to Medicare, Medicaid and other third party payors based on the medical necessity use of the item. Claims for rental equipment are not submitted for patients residing in institutions. The billing period shall include the date the item is delivered to the patient, or the date the patient is discharged from a facility, whichever is latest, up to and including the date it is no longer medically necessary for the patient to require the equipment, or the date the patient discontinues use of the equipment. PROCEDURE: The following...
Second excerpt:
	...of the patient is documented on the Rental Equipment Log Form. The Rental Equipment Log is reviewed each week by the and the patient is contacted to determine if there are any problems with the operation of the equipment, and if the patient is continuing to use the equipment. At time of delivery the patient/family is instructed: In the correct use of the equipment, To contact the supplier in the event of: Equipment malfunction, Difficulty operating the equipment, The item no...