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General Updates
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LCD and Policy Article Revisions - Summary for June 25, 2009
Several policies have been revised, including Automatic External Defibrillators, Cervical Traction Devices, Commodes, Enteral Nutrition, Epoetin, Home Dialysis Supplies and Equipment, PAP Devices, and Respiratory Assist Devices. Read the complete update: https://www.noridianmedicare.com/dme/news/docs/2009/06_june/lcd_policy_article_revisions_june25_09.html
PAP and RAD Devices LCDs Revised
The Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) Devices and the Respiratory Assist Devices (RAD) local coverage determinations (LCD) have been revised effective for dates of service on or after September 1, 2009. The revised information is in the Documentation Section and outlines the use of additional modifiers to indicate that an item is not medically necessary and whether or not a waiver of liability statement (i.e., Advance Beneficiary Notice or ABN) is on file. Read the complete update: https://www.noridianmedicare.com/dme/news/docs/2009/06_june/pap_rad_devices_lcd_revised.html
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Understanding Denial CO-109: Claim Not Covered By This Payer/Contractor
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Supplier Contact Center Closures
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July 2, 2009, closing at 5 p.m. CT due to system maintenance
July 3, 2009, in observance of the Independence Day holiday
July 17 from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. CT for CMS-approved training (Supplier Contact Center)
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