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Your First Step to Medicare DMEPOS Billing Approval

Proud Partners of the Accreditation Commission for Healthcare Since 2023

DME Accreditation is simplified with ACHC Accreditation through QPI Healthcare Services, a proud partner of the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) since 2023. In alignment with our mission to streamline accreditation and compliance for healthcare providers, we have embedded ACHC standards directly into our proprietary Lavear H.A.R.P. Light Technology platform.

Through a comprehensive policy and procedure crosswalk, QPI has mapped all applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations to the current ACHC DMEPOS accreditation standards. This ensures that our clients maintain continuous survey readiness, eliminating guesswork and reducing the risk of deficiencies during inspections.

Whether you’re preparing for initial accreditation or maintaining ongoing compliance, QPI and Lavear provide the tools, structure, and support to keep your organization aligned with ACHC expectations—every day, not just during survey windows.

Let us help you file it right—the first time.

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Proud Partners of AdvancedMD Since 2022

QPI Healthcare Services has proudly partnered with AdvancedMD since 2022 to offer an integrated, end-to-end solution for healthcare providers seeking compliance, credentialing, and operational efficiency—all in one seamless workflow.

 

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Real-Time Status Tracker

Track the exact stage of your CMS-855 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About CMS-855

What is the processing time for a CMS‑855 application?

Online CMS‑855 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‑855 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‑855 took effect after April 7, 2023, adding fields like Medical Record Correspondence Address and updated product accreditation data—using the current version is mandatory.