Medicaid Provider SpendingClaims paid 2018–2024 · HHS public file
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Chme INC

Chme INC was paid $7.76M by Medicaid between Jan 2018 and Dec 2024, across 179 billing codes. Its largest line is K0553, Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service — 21% of everything it billed.

33Billing provider infoCHME INC
FOSTER CITY, CA 94404
33aNPI1063487304assigned 02/21/2006
28Total paid$7.76M
24GClaims812,070
24DCodes billed179
24AFirst – last monthJan 2018 – Dec 2024
Compared with peers

Next to other Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies providers in California

Rank by total paid#47 of 946
Median peer was paid$15K
This provider vs. median509×

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.

Box 24A · Dates of service

Paid by month

$0$100K$200K2018201920202021202220232024
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
YearClaimsPaid
2018113,337$1.57M
2019104,538$1.04M
202098,165$422K
2021109,865$1.34M
2022112,989$1.49M
2023134,469$1.08M
2024incomplete138,707$820K
Box 24 · Service lines

What it billed for

CodeServiceShareClaimsBene. recordsPaid
K0553 Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service 21% 5,025 4,753 $1.67M
E1390 Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate 9.2% 52,103 50,146 $715K
A4239 Supply allowance for non-adjunctive, non-implanted continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service 7.3% 1,831 1,796 $567K
T4541 Incontinence product, disposable underpad, large, each 4.3% 75,043 72,870 $337K
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) 3.1% 1,940 1,930 $240K
E0601 Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device 3.0% 38,580 38,346 $235K
E0277 Powered pressure-reducing air mattress 2.9% 4,441 4,325 $223K
T4526 Adult sized disposable incontinence product, protective underwear/pull-on, medium size, each 2.7% 33,994 33,288 $209K
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) 2.5% 7,578 7,532 $195K
K0001 Standard wheelchair 2.4% 34,583 34,199 $188K
T4527 Adult sized disposable incontinence product, protective underwear/pull-on, large size, each 2.2% 23,102 22,554 $170K
T4523 Adult sized disposable incontinence product, brief/diaper, large, each 2.1% 13,567 13,255 $162K
167 more codes
B4161 Enteral formula, for pediatrics, hydrolyzed/amino acids and peptide chain proteins, includes fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit 1.9% 1,299 $149K
A4670 Automatic blood pressure monitor 1.9% 9,415 $148K
T4535 Disposable liner/shield/guard/pad/undergarment, for incontinence, each 1.7% 29,233 $133K
E0562 Humidifier, heated, used with positive airway pressure device 1.7% 54,303 $133K
E0431 Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing 1.6% 50,970 $126K
B4160 Enteral formula, for pediatrics, nutritionally complete calorically dense (equal to or greater than 0.7 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 1.5% 11,056 $119K
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 1.4% 2,776 $109K
E0295 Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), without side rails, without mattress 1.3% 10,607 $101K
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 1.2% 1,534 $94K
E0143 Walker, folding, wheeled, adjustable or fixed height 1.1% 9,517 $85K
E0570 Nebulizer, with compressor 1.1% 7,581 $83K
A7034 Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap <1% 9,821 $77K
E1399 Durable medical equipment, miscellaneous <1% 507 $74K
T4524 Adult sized disposable incontinence product, brief/diaper, extra large, each <1% 9,051 $70K
T4522 Adult sized disposable incontinence product, brief/diaper, medium, each <1% 11,146 $66K
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% 6,562 $64K
K0823 Power wheelchair, group 2 standard, captains chair, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 pounds <1% 608 $64K
A7030 Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each <1% 2,546 $55K
K0006 Heavy duty wheelchair <1% 4,913 $54K
E0303 Hospital bed, heavy duty, extra wide, with weight capacity greater than 350 pounds, but less than or equal to 600 pounds, with any type side rails, with mattress <1% 883 $48K
K0003 Lightweight wheelchair <1% 5,866 $43K
K0007 Extra heavy duty wheelchair <1% 2,157 $42K
A7035 Headgear used with positive airway pressure device <1% 12,495 $38K
T4528 Adult sized disposable incontinence product, protective underwear/pull-on, extra large size, each <1% 12,987 $38K
B4035 Enteral feeding supply kit; pump fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape <1% 3,249 $36K
E0245 Tub stool or bench <1% 6,655 $36K
T4525 Adult sized disposable incontinence product, protective underwear/pull-on, small size, each <1% 6,989 $34K
A4604 Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device <1% 4,310 $33K
E0600 Respiratory suction pump, home model, portable or stationary, electric <1% 3,275 $31K
E0630 Patient lift, hydraulic or mechanical, includes any seat, sling, strap(s) or pad(s) <1% 3,770 $29K
K0554 Receiver (monitor), dedicated, for use with therapeutic glucose continuous monitor system <1% 162 $28K
E0163 Commode chair, mobile or stationary, with fixed arms <1% 3,669 $28K
E0247 Transfer bench for tub or toilet with or without commode opening <1% 2,663 $27K
E0260 Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress <1% 1,426 $23K
E2402 Negative pressure wound therapy electrical pump, stationary or portable <1% 3,511 $22K
K0195 Elevating leg rests, pair (for use with capped rental wheelchair base) <1% 10,913 $22K
K0108 Wheelchair component or accessory, not otherwise specified <1% 2,600 $20K
E0156 Seat attachment, walker <1% 5,707 $19K
B9002 Enteral nutrition infusion pump, any type <1% 2,893 $18K
A4385 Ostomy skin barrier, solid 4 x 4 or equivalent, extended wear, without built-in convexity, each <1% 1,792 $18K
K0739 Repair or nonroutine service for durable medical equipment other than oxygen equipment requiring the skill of a technician, labor component, per 15 minutes <1% 4,301 $17K
A4351 Intermittent urinary catheter; straight tip, with or without coating (teflon, silicone, or silicone elastomer, etc.), each <1% 3,709 $17K
A4663 Blood pressure cuff only <1% 1,435 $16K
A7037 Tubing used with positive airway pressure device <1% 8,020 $16K
K0738 Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing <1% 4,213 $15K
E0305 Bed side rails, half length <1% 8,164 $15K
E0272 Mattress, foam rubber <1% 7,344 $14K
A7032 Cushion for use on nasal mask interface, replacement only, each <1% 2,008 $14K
T4534 Youth sized disposable incontinence product, protective underwear/pull-on, each <1% 3,950 $14K
E0603 Breast pump, electric (ac and/or dc), any type <1% 8,818 $12K
E1038 Transport chair, adult size, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 pounds <1% 2,855 $11K
A4322 Irrigation syringe, bulb or piston, each <1% 1,363 $11K
A4349 Male external catheter, with or without adhesive, disposable, each <1% 1,976 $11K
K0800 Power operated vehicle, group 1 standard, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 pounds <1% 65 $11K
E1226 Wheelchair accessory, manual fully reclining back, (recline greater than 80 degrees), each <1% 1,475 $10K
E0465 Home ventilator, any type, used with invasive interface, (e.g., tracheostomy tube) <1% 94 $9K
A5061 Ostomy pouch, drainable; with barrier attached, (1 piece), each <1% 387 $9K
A7038 Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device <1% 9,081 $8K
E0271 Mattress, innerspring <1% 2,174 $8K
A6212 Foam dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, with any size adhesive border, each dressing <1% 1,581 $8K
E0149 Walker, heavy duty, wheeled, rigid or folding, any type <1% 595 $8K
T4530 Pediatric sized disposable incontinence product, brief/diaper, large size, each <1% 4,856 $7K
A4409 Ostomy skin barrier, with flange (solid, flexible or accordion), extended wear, without built-in convexity, 4 x 4 inches or smaller, each <1% 1,415 $7K
A7033 Pillow for use on nasal cannula type interface, replacement only, pair <1% 2,059 $6K
A4425 Ostomy pouch, drainable; for use on barrier with non-locking flange, with filter (2 piece system), each <1% 1,685 $6K
E0973 Wheelchair accessory, adjustable height, detachable armrest, complete assembly, each <1% 468 $6K
A7046 Water chamber for humidifier, used with positive airway pressure device, replacement, each <1% 2,868 $6K
E0310 Bed side rails, full length <1% 3,239 $5K
B4155 Enteral formula, nutritionally incomplete/modular nutrients, includes specific nutrients, carbohydrates (e.g., glucose polymers), proteins/amino acids (e.g., glutamine, arginine), fat (e.g., medium chain triglycerides) or combination, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit <1% 256 $5K
E0971 Manual wheelchair accessory, anti-tipping device, each <1% 4,016 $5K
E0100 Cane, includes canes of all materials, adjustable or fixed, with tip <1% 2,118 $5K
E1028 Wheelchair accessory, manual swingaway, retractable or removable mounting hardware, other <1% 489 $4K
A4927 Gloves, non-sterile, per 100 <1% 6,421 $4K
A7031 Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each <1% 598 $4K
A4357 Bedside drainage bag, day or night, with or without anti-reflux device, with or without tube, each <1% 3,284 $4K
A6250 Skin sealants, protectants, moisturizers, ointments, any type, any size <1% 9,673 $4K
T4521 Adult sized disposable incontinence product, brief/diaper, small, each <1% 1,816 $4K
A5056 Ostomy pouch, drainable, with extended wear barrier attached, with filter, (1 piece), each <1% 220 $4K
E0265 Hospital bed, total electric (head, foot and height adjustments), with any type side rails, with mattress <1% 34 $4K
A7000 Canister, disposable, used with suction pump, each <1% 2,075 $3K
E0297 Hospital bed, total electric (head, foot and height adjustments), without side rails, without mattress <1% 71 $3K
A4624 Tracheal suction catheter, any type other than closed system, each <1% 274 $3K
E0651 Pneumatic compressor, segmental home model without calibrated gradient pressure <1% 1,447 $3K
E2361 Power wheelchair accessory, 22nf sealed lead acid battery, each, (e.g., gel cell, absorbed glassmat) <1% 68 $3K
A4407 Ostomy skin barrier, with flange (solid, flexible, or accordion), extended wear, with built-in convexity, 4 x 4 inches or smaller, each <1% 202 $3K
E0978 Wheelchair accessory, positioning belt/safety belt/pelvic strap, each <1% 1,135 $3K
E0181 Powered pressure reducing mattress overlay/pad, alternating, with pump, includes heavy duty <1% 1,235 $2K
T4536 Incontinence product, protective underwear/pull-on, reusable, any size, each <1% 327 $2K
A7039 Filter, non disposable, used with positive airway pressure device <1% 2,846 $2K
E0720 Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (tens) device, two lead, localized stimulation <1% 918 $2K
A6402 Gauze, non-impregnated, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing <1% 6,634 $2K
T4537 Incontinence product, protective underpad, reusable, bed size, each <1% 1,271 $2K
K0004 High strength, lightweight wheelchair <1% 161 $2K
E1392 Portable oxygen concentrator, rental <1% 544 $2K
B4158 Enteral formula, for pediatrics, nutritionally complete with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber and/or iron, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit <1% 12 $2K
A6197 Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., each dressing <1% 976 $2K
A6446 Conforming bandage, non-elastic, knitted/woven, sterile, width greater than or equal to three inches and less than five inches, per yard <1% 2,302 $2K
E0776 Iv pole <1% 1,298 $2K
E1031 Rollabout chair, any and all types with casters 5" or greater <1% 199 $2K
A4456 Adhesive remover, wipes, any type, each <1% 2,561 $2K
E0244 Raised toilet seat <1% 474 $2K
E1161 Manual adult size wheelchair, includes tilt in space <1% 25 $2K
A4358 Urinary drainage bag, leg or abdomen, vinyl, with or without tube, with straps, each <1% 2,550 $2K
E2601 General use wheelchair seat cushion, width less than 22 inches, any depth <1% 392 $2K
A4362 Skin barrier; solid, 4 x 4 or equivalent; each <1% 110 $2K
A4628 Oral and/or oropharyngeal suction catheter, each <1% 759 $1K
A7526 Tracheostomy tube collar/holder, each <1% 317 $1K
E0105 Cane, quad or three prong, includes canes of all materials, adjustable or fixed, with tips <1% 163 $1K
A5120 Skin barrier, wipes or swabs, each <1% 3,394 $1K
A4414 Ostomy skin barrier, with flange (solid, flexible or accordion), without built-in convexity, 4 x 4 inches or smaller, each <1% 199 $903.64
A9901 Dme delivery, set up, and/or dispensing service component of another hcpcs code <1% 20 $886.90
B9998 Noc for enteral supplies <1% 2,476 $846.21
E0165 Commode chair, mobile or stationary, with detachable arms <1% 91 $773.83
K0821 Power wheelchair, group 2 standard, portable, captains chair, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 pounds <1% 19 $768.93
A4623 Tracheostomy, inner cannula <1% 93 $676.32
A7002 Tubing, used with suction pump, each <1% 738 $675.25
E2365 Power wheelchair accessory, u-1 sealed lead acid battery, each (e.g., gel cell, absorbed glassmat) <1% 27 $667.89
A7004 Small volume nonfiltered pneumatic nebulizer, disposable <1% 5,159 $651.38
E0240 Bath/shower chair, with or without wheels, any size <1% 65 $615.45
E0621 Sling or seat, patient lift, canvas or nylon <1% 909 $579.13
A4388 Ostomy pouch, drainable, with extended wear barrier attached, (1 piece), each <1% 558 $486.77
T4532 Pediatric sized disposable incontinence product, protective underwear/pull-on, large size, each <1% 244 $434.34
E0955 Wheelchair accessory, headrest, cushioned, any type, including fixed mounting hardware, each <1% 36 $355.65
A4406 Ostomy skin barrier, pectin-based, paste, per ounce <1% 477 $354.54
B4088 Gastrostomy/jejunostomy tube, low-profile, any material, any type, each <1% 405 $337.81
A4402 Lubricant, per ounce <1% 1,522 $316.98
E0246 Transfer tub rail attachment <1% 58 $296.64
A4394 Ostomy deodorant, with or without lubricant, for use in ostomy pouch, per fluid ounce <1% 502 $265.94
E0961 Manual wheelchair accessory, wheel lock brake extension (handle), each <1% 474 $262.68
A4338 Indwelling catheter; foley type, two-way latex with coating (teflon, silicone, silicone elastomer, or hydrophilic, etc.), each <1% 401 $259.90
A4371 Ostomy skin barrier, powder, per oz <1% 815 $213.41
E0241 Bath tub wall rail, each <1% 30 $201.10
T4533 Youth sized disposable incontinence product, brief/diaper, each <1% 13 $190.45
E0910 Trapeze bars, a/k/a patient helper, attached to bed, with grab bar <1% 144 $169.53
A4310 Insertion tray without drainage bag and without catheter (accessories only) <1% 309 $144.73
T4531 Pediatric sized disposable incontinence product, protective underwear/pull-on, small/medium size, each <1% 200 $144.51
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% 903 $134.13
A4335 Incontinence supply; miscellaneous <1% 6,209 $117.27
A7015 Aerosol mask, used with dme nebulizer <1% 397 $113.99
E0114 Crutches underarm, other than wood, adjustable or fixed, pair, with pads, tips and handgrips <1% 97 $104.09
K0733 Power wheelchair accessory, 12 to 24 amp hour sealed lead acid battery, each (e.g., gel cell, absorbed glassmat) <1% 14 $90.47
A4331 Extension drainage tubing, any type, any length, with connector/adaptor, for use with urinary leg bag or urostomy pouch, each <1% 225 $65.06
E1356 Oxygen accessory, battery pack/cartridge for portable concentrator, any type, replacement only, each <1% 745 $65.00
A4615 Cannula, nasal <1% 4,601 $64.82
E2313 Power wheelchair accessory, harness for upgrade to expandable controller, including all fasteners, connectors and mounting hardware, each <1% 26 $56.52
A4450 Tape, non-waterproof, per 18 square inches <1% 486 $49.09
A7520 Tracheostomy/laryngectomy tube, non-cuffed, polyvinylchloride (pvc), silicone or equal, each <1% 12 $45.50
A6549 Gradient compression garment, not otherwise specified, for daytime use, each <1% 1,029 $44.75
A4556 Electrodes, (e.g., apnea monitor), per pair <1% 68 $40.22
E0604 Breast pump, hospital grade, electric (ac and / or dc), any type <1% 1,224 $38.08
A4367 Ostomy belt, each <1% 105 $35.68
A6454 Self-adherent bandage, elastic, non-knitted/non-woven, width greater than or equal to three inches and less than five inches, per yard <1% 568 $34.34
A6260 Wound cleansers, any type, any size <1% 429 $31.19
A4424 Ostomy pouch, drainable, with barrier attached, with filter (1 piece), each <1% 14 $22.07
B4034 Enteral feeding supply kit; syringe fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape <1% 69 $19.02
E0441 Stationary oxygen contents, gaseous, 1 month's supply = 1 unit <1% 17 $15.09
A6222 Gauze, impregnated with other than water, normal saline, or hydrogel, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing <1% 125 $5.30
A6216 Gauze, non-impregnated, non-sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing <1% 132 $2.00
A5500 For diabetics only, fitting (including follow-up), custom preparation and supply of off-the-shelf depth-inlay shoe manufactured to accommodate multi-density insert(s), per shoe 0% 295 $0.00
A5513 For diabetics only, multiple density insert, custom molded from model of patient's foot, total contact with patient's foot, including arch, base layer minimum of 3/16 inch material of shore a 35 durometer (or higher), includes arch filler and other shaping material, custom fabricated, each 0% 178 $0.00
A5512 For diabetics only, multiple density insert, direct formed, molded to foot after external heat source of 230 degrees fahrenheit or higher, total contact with patient's foot, including arch, base layer minimum of 1/4 inch material of shore a 35 durometer or 3/16 inch material of shore a 40 durometer (or higher), prefabricated, each 0% 57 $0.00
B4036 Enteral feeding supply kit; gravity fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape 0% 12 $0.00
A6258 Transparent film, sterile, more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., each dressing 0% 16 $0.00
A6240 Hydrocolloid dressing, wound filler, paste, sterile, per ounce 0% 682 $0.00
A6550 Wound care set, for negative pressure wound therapy electrical pump, includes all supplies and accessories 0% 259 $0.00
E2311 Power wheelchair accessory, electronic connection between wheelchair controller and two or more power seating system motors, including all related electronics, indicator feature, mechanical function selection switch, and fixed mounting hardware 0% 12 $0.00
A6223 Gauze, impregnated with other than water, normal saline, or hydrogel, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in., but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing 0% 13 $0.00

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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