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Tuesday, October 13, 2009

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Oxygen

Oxygen FAQs

FAQs regarding maintenance and servicing, re-evaluation, and more on oxygen are provided.
Vision

Refractive Lenses Workshop

Attention Refractive Lens Suppliers! Are you having difficulty getting your claims paid by the DME MAC? Are you unsure of how to submit your claim? Are you perplexed by the coverage requirements? If your answer to any of these questions was yes, or you just need a refresher course, then this is the workshop for you. Join NAS for this 60 minute WebEx on November 19, 2009, at 3 p.m. CT.
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CMS Special Open Door Forum: DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program Bidders' Conference - Open Call

Wednesday, October 14, 2009
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET
Conference Call Only

Please join us for the seventh in a series of eight Special Open Door Forum (ODF) bidders' conferences for the Round 1 Rebid of the Medicare durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) competitive bidding program. At this Special ODF, we will respond to prospective bidders' questions about the competitive bidding process. If you have not done so already, please submit your questions to CMS at cbic.teleconference@palmettogba.com.
Therapeutic Shoes for Person with Diabetes Workshop

Attention suppliers of therapeutic shoes! Join NAS provider outreach and education staff on November 5, 2009, at 3 p.m. CT, for a 60-minute workshop on the Therapeutic Shoes for Person with Diabetes Local Coverage Determination and Policy Article. In this workshop we will be discussing: coverage criteria, physician and supplier roles, documentation requirements, modifiers and resources. This workshop is recommended for all suppliers of therapeutic shoes. New suppliers, as well as seasoned suppliers, will find this information helpful.
Positive Airway Pressure Device Workshop

Attention suppliers of Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) devices! Join NAS provider outreach and education staff on December 1, 2009, at 3 p.m. CT for a 60-minute workshop on the PAP Local Coverage Determination and Policy Article. In this workshop we will be discussing: definitions, coverage criteria, coding and utilization guidelines and documentation necessary to support medical necessity. This workshop is recommended for all supplier of PAP Devices. New suppliers, as well as seasoned suppliers, will find this information helpful.
Respiratory Assist Device Workshop

Attention suppliers of Respiratory Assist Devices (RAD)! Join NAS provider outreach and education staff on December 3, 2009, at 3 p.m. CT for a 60-minute workshop on the RAD Local Coverage Determination and Policy Article. In this workshop we will be discussing: definitions, coverage criteria, coding and utilization guidelines and documentation necessary to support medical necessity. This workshop is recommended for all supplier of RAD. New suppliers, as well as seasoned suppliers, will find this information helpful.
LCD and Policy Article Revisions Summary for October 2009

Outlined below are the principal changes to several DME MAC 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.
Male External Catheter - A4326 - Coding and Utilization Guidelines

Code A4326 describes a special type of male exdwelling catheter.
A4326 - Male external catheter with integral collection chamber, any type, each
Bid Window Target Date for Round 1 Rebid of Medicare DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program

On August 3, 2009, CMS issued the bidding timeline for the Round 1 Rebid of the Medicare DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program and initiated a comprehensive bidder education campaign. The bidding timeline includes a target bid window opening date of October 21, 2009. CMS is currently on schedule to meet this target date. The official opening of the 60-day bid window will be announced via a listserv (e-mail) message.
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October Web-Based Workshops
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Manual Wheelchair Bases, Power Mobility Devices, Oxygen, Putting the Pieces of DME Together
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