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Tag Archives: DMEPOS
DMEPOS Fee Schedule Updates Effective June 1
Suppliers should be aware of a recent increase to the fee schedule amounts for durable medical equipment (DME) furnished between June 1, 2018, through Dec. 31, 2018, in rural areas and non-contiguous areas (Alaska, Hawaii, and United States territories) not subject to a Competitive Bidding Program (CBP). Rural and Blended Fees This change requires new 2018 rural and […]
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Prior Authorization Rules Updated for DMEPOS
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have released an update to the prior authorization process for certain durable medical equipment, prosthetic, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) items. As originally announced in the Federal Register, published on December 21, 2016, CMS is preparing for the nationwide expansion of the prior authorization process for the first […]
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Medicare Establishes Prior Authorization Process for Certain DMEPOS
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule on Dec. 21, 2016, establishing a prior authorization process as a condition of payment for certain durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) beyond power mobility devices (PMDs). The new process will use a “Master List” of items that meet specific criteria and are potentially […]
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