Face-to-Face Encounter and Written Order Prior To Delivery (WOPD) Update Effective August 12, 2024

On May 13, 2024, CMS announced updates to the Master List and the Required Face-to-Face Encounter and Required Written Order Prior to Delivery (WOPD) List.

Effective August 12, 2024, Medicare selected additional HCPCS codes that require a face-to-face encounter and Written Order Prior to Delivery (WOPD):

  • Eight orthoses: L0635, L0636, L0638, L0639, L0640, L0651, L1845, and L1852
  • Three hospital beds: E0290, E0301, E0304
  • Two osteogenesis stimulators: E0747, E0760

Effective August 12, 2024, Medicare will not require prior authorization and face-to-face encounter and Written Order Prior to Delivery (WOPD) for HCPCS code L1833 a knee orthosis.

For more information review CMS website for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) Order and Face-to-Face Encounter Requirements.

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