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Lavear HARP Light Technology & DME Compliance

Submit a flawless Medicare DME application—first time, every time.

experience & volume

2,000+ CMS-855S packets filed

social proof

99 % first-pass approval rate

authority

30+ years Medicare enrollment know-how

End-to-End Compliance

OUR SERVICES

From launching a healthcare business to maintaining active enrollments and passing accreditation surveys, QPI provides the tools, guidance, and oversight needed to stay compliant and fully operational. Our services support DME providers, clinics, pharmacies, and multi-specialty practices—ensuring you’re always ready for surveyors, payers, and regulators.

Common Pitfalls & Costs

Why CMS-855S Errors Are So Costly—And How We Help You Avoid Them

Filing the CMS-855S may seem straightforward, but even experienced DMEPOS suppliers often run into avoidable mistakes that lead to application rejections, billing delays, or compliance flags. Here are the most common issues we see—and the tools we use to fix them before they become problems.

Common Filing Mistakes

How We Prevent These Errors

Real-Time Status Tracker

Track the exact stage of your CMS-855S application inside the Lavear dashboard—no guesswork or manual chasing.

Auto-Renewal Reminders

Get notified of expiring licenses, bonds, or revalidation due dates well before they become issues.

Document Vault Integration

Securely store and retrieve all required supporting documents—leases, bonds, licenses—with one click.

Audit-Ready Log

We generate a time-stamped digital trail of every filing step, so you’re prepared for Medicare audits or accreditation surveys at any time.

THE PROCESS

Our Error-Check & Filing Workflow

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Intake & Document Scrub

Clients upload draft CMS-855S and all required attachments into Lavear. Our compliance specialists cross-check EIN, NPI, surety bond, and licensure dates.

Line-by-Line Validation

Automated rules + human review verify every checkbox, signature block, and supplier standard.

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CMS Upload & Confirmation

We file through PECOS or mail, track FedEx receipts, and log CMS acknowledgement letters.

Post-Submission Monitoring

Lavear dashboards flag missing additional documentation requests (ADRs) and countdown revalidation due dates.

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Frequently Asked Questions About CMS-855S

What is the processing time for a CMS‑855S application?
Online CMS‑855S submissions through PECOS are processed in approximately 45 days, while paper applications can take up to 60 days, depending on MAC backlog and completeness.
Any DMEPOS supplier must submit CMS‑855S when enrolling initially, adding or changing locations, undergoing ownership or Tax ID changes, revalidating every 3–5 years, or reactivating a deactivated billing number.
CMS rejects applications due to missing sections (like surety bond or accreditation), mismatched NPI/TIN/NPPES data, expired licenses or bonds, and incomplete ownership disclosures.
Yes, DMEPOS suppliers must include a $50,000 surety bond and at least $300,000 liability insurance per incident as specified in 42 C.F.R. § 424.57(c)(10–d).
A revised CMS‑855S took effect after April 7, 2023, adding fields like Medical Record Correspondence Address and updated product accreditation data—using the current version is mandatory.