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Standard Written Order (SWO) Beneficiary's name or Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI) Order Date. General description of the item. ... Quantity to be dispensed, if applicable. Treating Practitioner Name or National Provider Identifier (NPI) Treating practitioner's signature.

The SWO is not considered part of the medical record so all corroborating medical documentation must still be obtained.

NOTE: SWO's for refills can be written at the time of the patient's annual health review and presented to the DME provider at a later date. However, the SWO is still only valid for 12 months from the date written.

A detailed written order is a document used to authorize what was ordered by a patient's treating/prescribing physician. Detailed written orders must include all billable items, accessories or supplies related to the base item that is ordered.

Documentation, including pertinent portions of the beneficiary's medical records (e.g., history, physical examination, diagnostic tests, summary of findings, diagnoses, treatment plans), supporting the medical necessity of the prescribed PMD must be furnished to the supplier within 45 days of the examination.

F. Treating practitioner signature. Standard Written Order/Prescription Definitions and General Requirements. • A written order/prescription is a written communication from a treating practitioner to a supplier of the DMEPOS item(s).

ORDERS. GENERAL. All claims for items billed to Medicare require a written order/prescription from the treating practitioner as a condition for payment. This written order/prescription is referred to as the Standard Written Order (SWO) (see below).

5 Tips on How to Bill Medicare for DME Supplies #1 Show Proof of “Reasonable and Necessary” Supplies. Every document you submit with a claim needs to show medical necessity. ... #2 Review Documents to Ensure Legibility. ... #3 Be Clear and Concise. ... #4 Use Up-to-Date Codes and Modifiers. ... #5 Submit Claim Documents.