Article Detail - JD DME
Spinal Orthoses Added to Required Face-to-Face Encounter and Written Order Prior to Delivery List
Suppliers are reminded, effective for dates of service on or after August 12, 2024, six lumbar-sacral orthoses (LSO) HCPCS codes (L0635, L0636, L0638, L0639, L0640, and L0651) were added to the Required Face-to-Face Encounter and Written Order Prior to Delivery List.
For DMEPOS items appearing on the Required Face-to-Face and Written Order Prior to Delivery List, the treating practitioner must document and communicate to the DMEPOS supplier that they had a face-to-face encounter with the patient within six months before the date on the written order/prescription.
Suppliers must maintain the written order/prescription and the supporting documentation provided by the treating practitioner to support payment for the DMEPOS items and make the documentation available to CMS or its contractors upon request.