If the provider utilizes a shipping service or mail order, the proof of delivery documentation must be a complete record tracking the item(s) from the DMEPOS provider to the beneficiary. Method 2-Delivery via Shipping or Delivery Service In instances where the DMEPOS item are delivered directly by the provider, the date the beneficiary received the DMEPOS item shall be the date of service on the claim. The date of signature on the delivery slip must be the date that the DMEPOS item was received by the beneficiary or designee. *Beneficiary (or designee) signature and date of signature
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*Sufficiently detailed description of the item(s) being delivered (e.g., brand name, serial number, narrative description) If delivered to a facility, the delivery address would be the facility address *Providers are to use the address for the location where the items were delivered. The proof of delivery record must include: An example of proof of delivery to a beneficiary would be having a signed delivery slip. Providers may deliver directly to the beneficiary or the designee. Method 1-Direct Delivery to the Beneficiary By the Provider If the signature of the designee is not legible, the provider/shipping service should note the name of the designee on the delivery slip. The signature of the designee should be legible. The relationship of the designee to the beneficiary should be noted on the delivery slip obtained by the provider (i.e., spouse, neighbor, etc.). Providers, their employees, or anyone else having a financial interest in the delivery of the item are prohibited from signing and accepting an item on behalf of a beneficiary (i.e., acting as a designee on behalf of the beneficiary). “Any person who can sign and accept the delivery of durable medical equipment on behalf of the beneficiary.” Note: For the purpose of the delivery methods noted below, the designee is defined by Medicare as: Providers are required to maintain proof of delivery documentation in their files for seven years. For any services, which do not have proof of delivery from the provider, such claimed items and services shall be denied and overpayments recovered.
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Proof of delivery documentation must be made available to the DME MAC upon request. Proof of delivery is required by Medicare in order to verify that the beneficiary received the DMEPOS and is one of the provider standards as noted in 42 CFR, 424.57(12).
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