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May 29, 2009
Weekly What's New
The following publications have been posted to the DME MAC A What's New page:
The following publications have been posted to the DME MAC A What's New page:
- The article Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) Supplier Accreditation Requirements (SE0903) has been revised.
- Ostomy Supplies - Billing Reminder
- Final Agenda for the Next Meeting of the Program Advisory and Oversight Committee (PAOC) (CMS Message 2009-05-28)
For more information visit:
http://www.medicarenhic.com/dme/dme_whats_new.shtml
http://www.medicarenhic.com/dme/dme_whats_new.shtml
Final Agenda for the Next Meeting of the Program Advisory and Oversight Committee (PAOC) (CMS Message 2009-05-28)
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized the agenda (below) for the next meeting of the Program Advisory and Oversight Committee (PAOC) which advises the agency on implementation of the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) competitive bidding program and DMEPOS supplier quality standards. Jon Blum, CMS, and Tom Jeffers, Hill Rom Inc., are co-chairs for the committee.
Program Advisory and Oversight Committee (PAOC)
Meeting Agenda, Thursday, June 04, 2009, Marriott Hotel BWI
Meeting Agenda, Thursday, June 04, 2009, Marriott Hotel BWI
| 8:00 - 8:30 a.m. | Public Registration | 8:30 - 8:45 a.m. | Opening Remarks | 8:45 - 9:00 a.m. | Introduction of New PAOC Committee | 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. | Background on the ProgramStandard Payment RulesCompetitive Bidding DemonstrationsMedicare Modernization Act of 20032008 Legislative Refinements | 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. | On-Line Bidding System | 10:30 - 10:45 a.m. | Mid-Morning Break | 10:45 - 11:30 a.m. | Education on Program Requirements and Bidder Responsibilities | 11:30 - 12:00 p.m. | Financial Documentation | 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. | LUNCH (On your own) | 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. | Licensure, Accreditation, and Subcontracting Requirements | 2:30 - 3:15 p.m. | New Supplier Issues | 3:15 - 3:30 p.m. | Mid-Afternoon Break | 3:30 - 4:00 p.m. | Mail Order - Diabetic Testing Supplies | 4:00 - 4:15 p.m. | Tentative Timeline | 4:15 - 5:00 p.m. | Public Comments |
DMEPOS Supplier Accreditation - Time is Running Out - Deadline is September 30, 2009
Time is running out for suppliers of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS) who bill Medicare under Part B to obtain accreditation by the September 30, 2009 deadline or risk having their Medicare Part B billing privileges revoked on October 1, 2009. A new MLN Matters Special Edition article on this subject is now available. This article outlines what you need to do if you have not yet complied with the Medicare Program's supplier and quality standards to become accredited. To view the article on the CMS website, go to: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MLNMattersArticles/downloads/SE0903.pdf
While the accreditation process takes on average 6-7 months to complete, the process could take as long as 9 months to complete. Accordingly, DMEPOS suppliers should contact an accreditation organization right away to obtain information about the accreditation process and submit an application.
In order to retain or obtain a Medicare Part B billing number, all DMEPOS suppliers (except for exempted professionals and other persons as specified by the Secretary) must comply with the Medicare program's supplier standards and quality standards to become accredited. The accreditation requirement applies to suppliers of durable medical equipment, medical supplies, home dialysis supplies and equipment, therapeutic shoes, parenteral/enteral nutrition, transfusion medicine and prosthetic devices, and prosthetics and orthotics.
Pharmacies, pedorthists, mastectomy fitters, orthopedic fitters/technicians and athletic trainers must also meet the September 30, 2009 deadline for DMEPOS accreditation. Certain eligible professionals and other persons as specified by the Secretary are exempt from the accreditation requirement.
Further information on the DMEPOS accreditation requirements along with a list of the accreditation organizations and those professionals and other persons exempted from accreditation may be found at the CMS website: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MedicareProviderSupEnroll/03_DeemedAccreditationOrganizations.asp
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