Supplier
Lifehme, INC.
Lifehme, INC. was paid $45.59M by Medicaid between Jan 2018 and Dec 2024, across 123 billing codes. Its largest line is B4035, Enteral feeding supply kit; pump fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape — 15% of everything it billed.
33Billing provider infoLIFEHME, INC.
COLUMBIA, SC 29210
COLUMBIA, SC 29210
33aNPI1649228909assigned 05/05/2006
33bProvider typeLong Term Care Pharmacy
28Total paid$45.59M
24GClaims460,092
24DCodes billed123
24AFirst – last monthJan 2018 – Dec 2024
Auditor's notes
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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 | 69,783 | $7.60M | |
| 2019 | 72,732 | $7.97M | |
| 2020 | 79,756 | $8.62M | |
| 2021 | 82,962 | $9.15M | |
| 2022 | 75,525 | $6.60M | |
| 2023 | 45,585 | $3.12M | |
| 2024incomplete | 33,749 | $2.53M |
Box 24 · Service lines
What it billed for
| Code | Service | Share | Claims | Bene. records | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B4035 | Enteral feeding supply kit; pump fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape | 15% | 24,410 | 21,636 | $6.71M |
| 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 | 10% | 9,310 | 7,831 | $4.78M |
| E0465 | Home ventilator, any type, used with invasive interface, (e.g., tracheostomy tube) | 9.0% | 4,823 | 3,901 | $4.09M |
| B9998 | Noc for enteral supplies | 4.9% | 18,573 | 11,053 | $2.24M |
| B4149 | Enteral formula, manufactured blenderized natural foods with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit | 4.9% | 5,647 | 4,783 | $2.22M |
| E0466 | Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) | 4.7% | 2,390 | 2,185 | $2.13M |
| B4153 | Enteral formula, nutritionally complete, hydrolyzed proteins (amino acids and peptide chain), includes fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit | 3.4% | 2,472 | 2,034 | $1.54M |
| E1390 | Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate | 3.1% | 16,972 | 15,401 | $1.41M |
| B4087 | Gastrostomy/jejunostomy tube, standard, any material, any type, each | 2.9% | 47,136 | 23,725 | $1.32M |
| 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 | 2.7% | 6,256 | 5,265 | $1.23M |
| E0482 | Cough stimulating device, alternating positive and negative airway pressure | 2.7% | 3,566 | 3,138 | $1.22M |
| S8189 | Tracheostomy supply, not otherwise classified | 2.6% | 7,840 | 4,488 | $1.18M |
111 more codes
| 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 | 2.3% | 6,678 | $1.06M |
| A9999 | Miscellaneous dme supply or accessory, not otherwise specified | 2.2% | 8,287 | $1.00M |
| A4605 | Tracheal suction catheter, closed system, each | 1.8% | 2,053 | $829K |
| A4628 | Oral and/or oropharyngeal suction catheter, each | 1.7% | 7,263 | $772K |
| A4624 | Tracheal suction catheter, any type other than closed system, each | 1.7% | 4,955 | $758K |
| B9002 | Enteral nutrition infusion pump, any type | 1.6% | 8,151 | $734K |
| B4034 | Enteral feeding supply kit; syringe fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape | 1.6% | 6,514 | $722K |
| A7000 | Canister, disposable, used with suction pump, each | 1.4% | 9,565 | $658K |
| 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 | 1.4% | 3,525 | $640K |
| 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 | 1.4% | 2,109 | $630K |
| E0445 | Oximeter device for measuring blood oxygen levels non-invasively | 1.3% | 3,330 | $601K |
| A4629 | Tracheostomy care kit for established tracheostomy | <1% | 5,209 | $455K |
| E0260 | Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress | <1% | 5,862 | $373K |
| A4554 | Disposable underpads, all sizes | <1% | 6,726 | $356K |
| A7526 | Tracheostomy tube collar/holder, each | <1% | 7,221 | $338K |
| A4322 | Irrigation syringe, bulb or piston, each | <1% | 18,907 | $259K |
| A7008 | Large volume nebulizer, disposable, prefilled, used with aerosol compressor | <1% | 1,297 | $240K |
| A4623 | Tracheostomy, inner cannula | <1% | 2,664 | $218K |
| A4351 | Intermittent urinary catheter; straight tip, with or without coating (teflon, silicone, or silicone elastomer, etc.), each | <1% | 1,058 | $208K |
| A4606 | Oxygen probe for use with oximeter device, replacement | <1% | 5,554 | $201K |
| A6402 | Gauze, non-impregnated, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing | <1% | 12,411 | $192K |
| E0431 | Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing | <1% | 8,433 | $183K |
| E0619 | Apnea monitor, with recording feature | <1% | 914 | $183K |
| T5999 | Supply, not otherwise specified | <1% | 12,596 | $168K |
| E0600 | Respiratory suction pump, home model, portable or stationary, electric | <1% | 2,920 | $156K |
| K0001 | Standard wheelchair | <1% | 5,692 | $149K |
| A4409 | Ostomy skin barrier, with flange (solid, flexible or accordion), extended wear, without built-in convexity, 4 x 4 inches or smaller, each | <1% | 1,801 | $148K |
| T2028 | Specialized supply, not otherwise specified, waiver | <1% | 1,422 | $141K |
| A4927 | Gloves, non-sterile, per 100 | <1% | 16,748 | $135K |
| 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% | 3,510 | $132K |
| A4385 | Ostomy skin barrier, solid 4 x 4 or equivalent, extended wear, without built-in convexity, each | <1% | 1,672 | $131K |
| X1915 | <1% | 1,498 | $124K | |
| A7520 | Tracheostomy/laryngectomy tube, non-cuffed, polyvinylchloride (pvc), silicone or equal, each | <1% | 3,458 | $116K |
| E0277 | Powered pressure-reducing air mattress | <1% | 337 | $114K |
| E0630 | Patient lift, hydraulic or mechanical, includes any seat, sling, strap(s) or pad(s) | <1% | 2,117 | $109K |
| A4217 | Sterile water/saline, 500 ml | <1% | 7,484 | $103K |
| E0601 | Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device | <1% | 1,964 | $99K |
| E0570 | Nebulizer, with compressor | <1% | 4,903 | $97K |
| E0565 | Compressor, air power source for equipment which is not self-contained or cylinder driven | <1% | 2,021 | $91K |
| E0143 | Walker, folding, wheeled, adjustable or fixed height | <1% | 3,653 | $87K |
| A7507 | Filter holder and integrated filter without adhesive, for use in a tracheostoma heat and moisture exchange system, each | <1% | 1,580 | $84K |
| T4526 | Adult sized disposable incontinence product, protective underwear/pull-on, medium size, each | <1% | 1,674 | $82K |
| 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% | 3,394 | $81K |
| A4425 | Ostomy pouch, drainable; for use on barrier with non-locking flange, with filter (2 piece system), each | <1% | 1,427 | $77K |
| B4088 | Gastrostomy/jejunostomy tube, low-profile, any material, any type, each | <1% | 2,713 | $68K |
| T4523 | Adult sized disposable incontinence product, brief/diaper, large, each | <1% | 1,081 | $66K |
| K0003 | Lightweight wheelchair | <1% | 1,375 | $63K |
| A4216 | Sterile water, saline and/or dextrose, diluent/flush, 10 ml | <1% | 4,689 | $59K |
| A4213 | Syringe, sterile, 20 cc or greater, each | <1% | 6,280 | $57K |
| A7030 | Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each | <1% | 873 | $56K |
| A7002 | Tubing, used with suction pump, each | <1% | 11,704 | $56K |
| E0776 | Iv pole | <1% | 5,142 | $52K |
| B4104 | Additive for enteral formula (e.g., fiber) | <1% | 485 | $49K |
| A4406 | Ostomy skin barrier, pectin-based, paste, per ounce | <1% | 2,482 | $49K |
| A4604 | Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device | <1% | 1,636 | $45K |
| A5063 | Ostomy pouch, drainable; for use on barrier with flange (2 piece system), each | <1% | 1,077 | $44K |
| A4414 | Ostomy skin barrier, with flange (solid, flexible or accordion), without built-in convexity, 4 x 4 inches or smaller, each | <1% | 510 | $41K |
| T4528 | Adult sized disposable incontinence product, protective underwear/pull-on, extra large size, each | <1% | 550 | $40K |
| A4618 | Breathing circuits | <1% | 2,200 | $38K |
| B4103 | Enteral formula, for pediatrics, used to replace fluids and electrolytes (e.g., clear liquids), 500 ml = 1 unit | <1% | 242 | $35K |
| T4522 | Adult sized disposable incontinence product, brief/diaper, medium, each | <1% | 537 | $34K |
| A4394 | Ostomy deodorant, with or without lubricant, for use in ostomy pouch, per fluid ounce | <1% | 2,355 | $33K |
| A7034 | Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap | <1% | 620 | $33K |
| A7031 | Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each | <1% | 1,183 | $33K |
| K0195 | Elevating leg rests, pair (for use with capped rental wheelchair base) | <1% | 3,281 | $32K |
| A4452 | Tape, waterproof, per 18 square inches | <1% | 1,979 | $31K |
| X1939 | <1% | 516 | $31K | |
| B4036 | Enteral feeding supply kit; gravity fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape | <1% | 226 | $30K |
| T4527 | Adult sized disposable incontinence product, protective underwear/pull-on, large size, each | <1% | 539 | $27K |
| A5120 | Skin barrier, wipes or swabs, each | <1% | 3,508 | $27K |
| A7010 | Corrugated tubing, disposable, used with large volume nebulizer, 100 feet | <1% | 1,070 | $26K |
| A5061 | Ostomy pouch, drainable; with barrier attached, (1 piece), each | <1% | 316 | $23K |
| 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% | 155 | $22K |
| A7005 | Administration set, with small volume nonfiltered pneumatic nebulizer, non-disposable | <1% | 1,328 | $22K |
| L8501 | Tracheostomy speaking valve | <1% | 272 | $21K |
| A7003 | Administration set, with small volume nonfiltered pneumatic nebulizer, disposable | <1% | 4,329 | $21K |
| A7035 | Headgear used with positive airway pressure device | <1% | 1,073 | $19K |
| K0007 | Extra heavy duty wheelchair | <1% | 149 | $18K |
| E1392 | Portable oxygen concentrator, rental | <1% | 1,598 | $17K |
| A4357 | Bedside drainage bag, day or night, with or without anti-reflux device, with or without tube, each | <1% | 965 | $16K |
| E0163 | Commode chair, mobile or stationary, with fixed arms | <1% | 458 | $15K |
| E1399 | Durable medical equipment, miscellaneous | <1% | 118 | $15K |
| A7525 | Tracheostomy mask, each | <1% | 3,060 | $15K |
| 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% | 138 | $14K |
| A7046 | Water chamber for humidifier, used with positive airway pressure device, replacement, each | <1% | 1,371 | $12K |
| A7038 | Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device | <1% | 3,090 | $11K |
| A7012 | Water collection device, used with large volume nebulizer | <1% | 1,382 | $9K |
| A4371 | Ostomy skin barrier, powder, per oz | <1% | 2,121 | $8K |
| A4332 | Lubricant, individual sterile packet, each | <1% | 816 | $8K |
| E0562 | Humidifier, heated, used with positive airway pressure device | <1% | 56 | $8K |
| A4358 | Urinary drainage bag, leg or abdomen, vinyl, with or without tube, with straps, each | <1% | 624 | $7K |
| A7015 | Aerosol mask, used with dme nebulizer | <1% | 3,203 | $6K |
| E0149 | Walker, heavy duty, wheeled, rigid or folding, any type | <1% | 408 | $6K |
| A7032 | Cushion for use on nasal mask interface, replacement only, each | <1% | 218 | $6K |
| A4456 | Adhesive remover, wipes, any type, each | <1% | 601 | $5K |
| T4535 | Disposable liner/shield/guard/pad/undergarment, for incontinence, each | <1% | 141 | $4K |
| A7013 | Filter, disposable, used with aerosol compressor or ultrasonic generator | <1% | 2,248 | $2K |
| A4344 | Indwelling catheter, foley type, two-way, all silicone or polyurethane, each | <1% | 18 | $2K |
| E0185 | Gel or gel-like pressure pad for mattress, standard mattress length and width | <1% | 163 | $2K |
| A7521 | Tracheostomy/laryngectomy tube, cuffed, polyvinylchloride (pvc), silicone or equal, each | <1% | 52 | $1K |
| A4367 | Ostomy belt, each | <1% | 230 | $1K |
| A4388 | Ostomy pouch, drainable, with extended wear barrier attached, (1 piece), each | <1% | 12 | $787.59 |
| A4450 | Tape, non-waterproof, per 18 square inches | <1% | 143 | $551.32 |
| A7033 | Pillow for use on nasal cannula type interface, replacement only, pair | <1% | 30 | $411.83 |
| E0621 | Sling or seat, patient lift, canvas or nylon | <1% | 84 | $247.79 |
| A7037 | Tubing used with positive airway pressure device | <1% | 16 | $225.64 |
| E0165 | Commode chair, mobile or stationary, with detachable arms | <1% | 12 | $215.88 |
| E0156 | Seat attachment, walker | <1% | 78 | $120.86 |
| E0971 | Manual wheelchair accessory, anti-tipping device, each | <1% | 17 | $117.71 |
| A6216 | Gauze, non-impregnated, non-sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing | <1% | 14 | $88.85 |
| A4244 | Alcohol or peroxide, per pint | <1% | 180 | $55.64 |
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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Authorized officialRUSSALESI, WENDY (CCO)
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