Supplier
Home Medical Express INC.
Home Medical Express INC. was paid $21.92M by Medicaid between Jan 2018 and Dec 2024, across 79 billing codes. Its largest line is E1390, Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate — 19% of everything it billed.
33Billing provider infoHOME MEDICAL EXPRESS INC.
ELMHURST, IL 60126
ELMHURST, IL 60126
33aNPI1033142484assigned 07/09/2006
33bProvider typeDurable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
28Total paid$21.92M
24GClaims630,389
24DCodes billed79
24AFirst – last monthJan 2018 – Dec 2024
Compared with peers
Next to other Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies providers in Illinois
Rank by total paid#8 of 323
Median peer was paid$217K
This provider vs. median101×
Peers share this provider's primary NPPES type and state. Size alone says nothing about billing quality: a big agency or a hospital system is expected to sit far above the median.
Auditor's notes
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Entity ProliferationAuthorized official RUSSALESI, WENDY controls 20+ related entities in our dataset. Read more
Box 24A · Dates of service
Paid by month
Paid that monthNov–Dec 2024: claims still arriving when the file was cut, so these months run low for every provider
By year, as a table
| Year | Claims | Paid | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 33,049 | $1.21M | |
| 2019 | 58,999 | $1.99M | |
| 2020 | 83,168 | $2.43M | |
| 2021 | 91,405 | $3.35M | |
| 2022 | 111,092 | $3.85M | |
| 2023 | 130,343 | $4.50M | |
| 2024incomplete | 122,333 | $4.59M |
Box 24 · Service lines
What it billed for
| Code | Service | Share | Claims | Bene. records | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E1390 | Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate | 19% | 54,629 | 51,121 | $4.24M |
| E0601 | Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device | 18% | 83,381 | 76,583 | $3.90M |
| A7030 | Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each | 8.4% | 23,821 | 22,355 | $1.83M |
| E0562 | Humidifier, heated, used with positive airway pressure device | 6.9% | 61,940 | 56,135 | $1.52M |
| E0470 | Respiratory assist device, bi-level pressure capability, without backup rate feature, used with noninvasive interface, e.g., nasal or facial mask (intermittent assist device with continuous positive airway pressure device) | 5.3% | 9,455 | 8,681 | $1.15M |
| A4604 | Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device | 4.2% | 35,913 | 33,553 | $920K |
| E0466 | Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) | 4.1% | 1,854 | 1,823 | $908K |
| A7034 | Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap | 3.7% | 16,665 | 15,608 | $811K |
| E0431 | Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing | 2.9% | 44,404 | 41,563 | $631K |
| A7031 | Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each | 2.6% | 21,606 | 20,465 | $579K |
| A7035 | Headgear used with positive airway pressure device | 2.5% | 28,448 | 26,513 | $545K |
| K0001 | Standard wheelchair | 2.4% | 21,005 | 18,554 | $521K |
67 more codes
| E0260 | Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress | 2.2% | 14,897 | $490K |
| A7032 | Cushion for use on nasal mask interface, replacement only, each | 2.0% | 16,358 | $446K |
| A7038 | Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device | 1.5% | 67,087 | $319K |
| E0471 | Respiratory assist device, bi-level pressure capability, with back-up rate feature, used with noninvasive interface, e.g., nasal or facial mask (intermittent assist device with continuous positive airway pressure device) | 1.4% | 1,735 | $307K |
| A7046 | Water chamber for humidifier, used with positive airway pressure device, replacement, each | 1.2% | 25,658 | $269K |
| B4152 | Enteral formula, nutritionally complete, calorically dense (equal to or greater than 1.5 kcal/ml) with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit | 1.0% | 2,019 | $223K |
| A7033 | Pillow for use on nasal cannula type interface, replacement only, pair | <1% | 10,181 | $209K |
| B4035 | Enteral feeding supply kit; pump fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape | <1% | 1,564 | $161K |
| E0143 | Walker, folding, wheeled, adjustable or fixed height | <1% | 2,946 | $148K |
| E0570 | Nebulizer, with compressor | <1% | 8,127 | $145K |
| E0163 | Commode chair, mobile or stationary, with fixed arms | <1% | 2,762 | $144K |
| E0630 | Patient lift, hydraulic or mechanical, includes any seat, sling, strap(s) or pad(s) | <1% | 4,455 | $139K |
| B4150 | Enteral formula, nutritionally complete with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit | <1% | 1,465 | $138K |
| K0003 | Lightweight wheelchair | <1% | 4,155 | $132K |
| B4034 | Enteral feeding supply kit; syringe fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape | <1% | 1,767 | $108K |
| E1392 | Portable oxygen concentrator, rental | <1% | 6,159 | $106K |
| E0600 | Respiratory suction pump, home model, portable or stationary, electric | <1% | 3,595 | $74K |
| K0007 | Extra heavy duty wheelchair | <1% | 900 | $73K |
| B9002 | Enteral nutrition infusion pump, any type | <1% | 1,197 | $66K |
| A7039 | Filter, non disposable, used with positive airway pressure device | <1% | 9,534 | $65K |
| B4154 | Enteral formula, nutritionally complete, for special metabolic needs, excludes inherited disease of metabolism, includes altered composition of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and/or minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit | <1% | 388 | $62K |
| A7037 | Tubing used with positive airway pressure device | <1% | 3,370 | $53K |
| K0006 | Heavy duty wheelchair | <1% | 803 | $36K |
| E2601 | General use wheelchair seat cushion, width less than 22 inches, any depth | <1% | 1,396 | $35K |
| E0971 | Manual wheelchair accessory, anti-tipping device, each | <1% | 10,627 | $35K |
| E0247 | Transfer bench for tub or toilet with or without commode opening | <1% | 370 | $34K |
| A4624 | Tracheal suction catheter, any type other than closed system, each | <1% | 330 | $33K |
| A7005 | Administration set, with small volume nonfiltered pneumatic nebulizer, non-disposable | <1% | 2,164 | $29K |
| E0240 | Bath/shower chair, with or without wheels, any size | <1% | 320 | $27K |
| E0565 | Compressor, air power source for equipment which is not self-contained or cylinder driven | <1% | 987 | $26K |
| E0603 | Breast pump, electric (ac and/or dc), any type | <1% | 240 | $25K |
| A4623 | Tracheostomy, inner cannula | <1% | 247 | $23K |
| A4629 | Tracheostomy care kit for established tracheostomy | <1% | 312 | $23K |
| A6402 | Gauze, non-impregnated, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing | <1% | 2,298 | $23K |
| A6252 | Specialty absorptive dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing | <1% | 333 | $18K |
| A6446 | Conforming bandage, non-elastic, knitted/woven, sterile, width greater than or equal to three inches and less than five inches, per yard | <1% | 592 | $14K |
| A7526 | Tracheostomy tube collar/holder, each | <1% | 231 | $12K |
| E0181 | Powered pressure reducing mattress overlay/pad, alternating, with pump, includes heavy duty | <1% | 825 | $9K |
| K0053 | Elevating footrests, articulating (telescoping), each | <1% | 245 | $8K |
| A7036 | Chinstrap used with positive airway pressure device | <1% | 1,089 | $8K |
| E0776 | Iv pole | <1% | 2,039 | $8K |
| E0165 | Commode chair, mobile or stationary, with detachable arms | <1% | 268 | $7K |
| E0443 | Portable oxygen contents, gaseous, 1 month's supply = 1 unit | <1% | 285 | $7K |
| E0961 | Manual wheelchair accessory, wheel lock brake extension (handle), each | <1% | 2,843 | $6K |
| K0195 | Elevating leg rests, pair (for use with capped rental wheelchair base) | <1% | 2,288 | $5K |
| A4450 | Tape, non-waterproof, per 18 square inches | <1% | 1,065 | $5K |
| A4216 | Sterile water, saline and/or dextrose, diluent/flush, 10 ml | <1% | 300 | $5K |
| E0245 | Tub stool or bench | <1% | 70 | $3K |
| A4628 | Oral and/or oropharyngeal suction catheter, each | <1% | 379 | $2K |
| A7000 | Canister, disposable, used with suction pump, each | <1% | 363 | $2K |
| A4385 | Ostomy skin barrier, solid 4 x 4 or equivalent, extended wear, without built-in convexity, each | <1% | 70 | $2K |
| A6253 | Specialty absorptive dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing | <1% | 13 | $2K |
| A4357 | Bedside drainage bag, day or night, with or without anti-reflux device, with or without tube, each | <1% | 159 | $2K |
| E0185 | Gel or gel-like pressure pad for mattress, standard mattress length and width | <1% | 38 | $2K |
| A6212 | Foam dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, with any size adhesive border, each dressing | <1% | 15 | $1K |
| A4217 | Sterile water/saline, 500 ml | <1% | 172 | $1K |
| A7002 | Tubing, used with suction pump, each | <1% | 392 | $936.35 |
| E0156 | Seat attachment, walker | <1% | 159 | $839.19 |
| E1038 | Transport chair, adult size, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 pounds | <1% | 172 | $743.12 |
| A7013 | Filter, disposable, used with aerosol compressor or ultrasonic generator | <1% | 1,755 | $668.07 |
| A4927 | Gloves, non-sterile, per 100 | <1% | 57 | $416.05 |
| A7015 | Aerosol mask, used with dme nebulizer | <1% | 431 | $386.16 |
| E0978 | Wheelchair accessory, positioning belt/safety belt/pelvic strap, each | <1% | 15 | $257.59 |
| A7003 | Administration set, with small volume nonfiltered pneumatic nebulizer, disposable | <1% | 118 | $131.37 |
| A5120 | Skin barrier, wipes or swabs, each | <1% | 29 | $128.46 |
| A7007 | Large volume nebulizer, disposable, unfilled, used with aerosol compressor | <1% | 15 | $42.52 |
| A7525 | Tracheostomy mask, each | <1% | 30 | $36.68 |
Claims and beneficiary counts add up across code × month rows, so one patient seen every month counts many times. Rows with fewer than 12 claims are suppressed by HHS, so small lines can be missing.
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