A letter of medical necessity (LMN) or letter of justification (LOJ) is a detailed prescription that a therapist or physician writes to be submitted to the insurance provider. The letter should be client specific and not just a list of the medical benefits of standing. To help you in writing a [..}
Funding for Standing Frames (Presentation)
by on December 8, 2010
Part of my job at Altimate Medical Inc. is to help educate people on the process of purchasing a standing frame and writing a letter of justification for a stander. Below is a PowerPoint presentation on Funding & Documentation for Standing Frames that was recently presented to clinicians and [..}
Must-haves for Letters of Medical Necessity
by on June 17, 2010
Now that you and your team have determined the best standing frame for you to use, it’s time for the Letter of Medical Necessity/Justification (LMN/J). The LMN/LMJ is a detailed document that one or more of your medical team jointly writes to submit to your insurance payer for authorization of the [..}
Twitter Connects: Monster Max and the Bantam Stander
by on April 15, 2010
Last summer, I opened a Twitter account to see what it was all about. At first, I did not get it. It seemed like meaningless chatter, random thoughts that were coming at me too fast to comprehend. Somewhere along the line, it clicked. I began to follow people that I thought would also be [..}
What Makes the MS Achievement Center So Special? (Video)
by on November 5, 2009
Members that look forward to 2 days a week. Pottery and art projects that utilize their abilities. Staff and volunteers that go the extra mile. Therapy equipment that keeps their bodies strong. A chaplin that makes the members see things in a new light. New friends. Old friends. Long-time [..}
When All Else Fails, Consider Purchasing Demonstration Equipment
by on July 23, 2009
My brother Pete asked me to call a former co-worker of his, who was looking for a very specific power wheelchair, to see if I could help him with my DME connections. I called him and got the unfortunate story of how he took every step needed to get this chair, including trialing the product to [..}
Your Final Appeal is the Only One that Counts…
by on May 26, 2009
Mark Schmitt is a guest contributor on the EasyStand Blog. He is a T12 paraplegic and Sales and Marketing Director at Altimate Medical Inc. Our sales managers travel regularly working with our reps. They do in-services at facilities where it's very common to have a room of therapists [..}
New Funding Guide Helps Mother Earth & You
by on April 22, 2009
I am excited to announce today, on Earth Day, that Altimate Medical is taking another leap forward. We made the decision to cease printing of our 100+ page Funding Guide to Standing Technology and opt for a more comprehensive, online version. We know how important it is to provide our customers [..}
A Standing Frame Prescribed for Home Can Improve Long-Term Health
by on January 7, 2009
Many spinal cord injury rehab professionals are aware of the secondary complications associated with prolonged immobility of people with a spinal cord injury (SCI). Rehab facilities that incorporate standing/weight bearing as a part of their SCI client’s standing program see the effects of [..}
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