Thursday, April 16, 2009

DME MAC Jurisdiction C News

 DME MAC Jurisdiction C News
Podiatrists and DMEPOS Accreditation - Podiatrists are exempt from the accreditation requirement. While they were not specifically listed as an exempt provider in MIPPA, they are included under the definition of a physician as defined in section 1861(r) of the Social Security Act. The Pedorthists are not exempt from the accreditation requirement at this time.
http://www.cignagovernmentservices.com/jc/pubs/news/2009/0409/cope9721.html
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