| NHIC, Corp.DME MAC A ListServe | For Immediate Release |
August 24, 2009
DMEPOS Supplier Accreditation Deadline Coming In October 2009 (CMS Message 2009-08-24)Medicare suppliers of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS), unless exempt, must be accredited and secure a surety bond by October 1, 2009 and October 2, 2009, respectively.What you need to do if you have already obtained DMEPOS accreditation from an approved accrediting organizationIf you have already been notified by an approved accrediting organization that each of your practice locations have been accredited, you do not need to take any additional actions to notify the National Supplier Clearinghouse that your DMEPOS supplier practice locations have been accredited.What you need to do if you are in the process of being accreditedThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) encourages all DMEPOS suppliers currently in the midst of the accreditation process to correct all outstanding deficiencies on your accreditation report so that a site visit or accreditation decision can be rendered by the October 1, 2009 deadline. Moreover, DMEPOS suppliers who obtain accreditation after September 1, 2009 but before October 1, 2009, should submit proof of accreditation to NSC via submission of an amendment to their CMS-855S (Medicare Enrollment Application). This form is available on our website. Sections 1, 2 and 15 or 16 should be completed. In particular section 2G should provide the accreditation information. |
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