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Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) Devices - Physician Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions from physicians regarding Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) Devices are provided.
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Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) Devices for Obstructive Sleep Apnea - Important Information for the Ordering Physician
The DME MAC medical directors have updated the PAP LCD. The major requirements for coverage of a PAP device for OSA that pertain to the ordering physician are included in this article.
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Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) Devices - Supplier Frequently Asked Questions
Supplier frequently asked questions regarding Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) Devices are provided.
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HCPCS Code Update - 2009
A list of changes to level II Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes for 2009 are provided.
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2008 Jurisdiction List
The Jurisdiction appropriate HCPCS list for 2008 is available.
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2008 Jurisdiction List for DMEPOS HCPCS - Revised MLN Matters 6062
This article is informational and is based on Change Request (CR) 6062 that notifies providers that the spreadsheet containing an updated list of the HCPCS codes for DME MAC and Part B local carrier or A/B MAC jurisdictions is updated annually to reflect codes that have been added or discontinued (deleted) each year.
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Written Clarification on Medicare for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
Medicare for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (MIPPA) section 154(b) added a new subparagraph (F) to section 1834(a)(20) of the Social Security Act. This subparagraph states that eligible professionals and other persons are exempt from meeting the September 30, 2009, accreditation deadline that generally applies to other DMEPOS suppliers unless CMS determines that the quality standards are specifically designed to apply to such professionals and persons.
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Web Site Tour for Jurisdiction D Suppliers
Join Education for a tour of the NAS DME Web site. This tour will include how to sign up for email updates, navigation tips for locating important information, including medical policies, a review of the search feature and will highlight useful sections on this Web site.
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Exercise Equipment - Correct Coding
Exercise equipment is not considered to be Durable Medical Equipment. The correct HCPCS Code for exercise items is A9300. Other codes should not be used. A product list under A9300 is provided in this article.
Read the complete update: https://www.noridianmedicare.com/lsredir.php?pdf=/provider/updates/docs/Exercise Equipment - Correct Coding.pdf
LCD and Policy Article Revisions
Outlined in this article is a summary of the principal changes to several DME Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) and Policy Articles (PAs) that have been revised and posted. Please review the entire LCD and each related Policy Article for complete information.
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Functional Electrical Stimulators - New Code
A new HCPCS code been established for electrical stimulators effective for claims with dates of service on or after January 1, 2009.
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Supplier Contact Center Closures
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December 24 beginning at 12 pm CT
December 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday
December 26 for CMS approved training (Telephone Reopenings only)
January 1 in observance of New Years Day
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