Pneumatic Compression Devices (PCD) Quarterly Results of Targeted Probe and Educate Review

The Jurisdiction D, DME MAC, Medical Review Department is conducting a Targeted Probe and Educate (TPE) review of HCPCS code(s) E0651. The quarterly edit effectiveness results from January 2025 – March 2025 are as follows:

Based on dollars, the overall claim potential improper payment rate is 5%.

Top Medical Necessity Denial Reasons

  • Documentation does not demonstrate the licensed/certified medical professional (LCMP) does not have a financial relationship with the supplier.

Top Technical Denial Reasons

  • Related item denied: Order
  • Supply or accessory is denied as the base equipment is denied.
  • Standard written order (SWO) was signed prior to the date of the in-person visit with the treating practitioner.

Educational Resources

Suppliers billing Medicare should be familiar with the documentation requirements and utilization parameters. Visit the Pneumatic Compression Devices webpage to access coverage documents (Local Coverage Determination (LCD), Policy Article, National Coverage Determination (NCD)); documentation letters, forms, and checklists; reviews; tips; tools; resources; related articles; and educational events and tutorials, if applicable.

See the CMS Internet Only Manual (IOM), Publication 100-08, Medicare Program Integrity Manual, Chapter 3 information about probe/error validation reviews.

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