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.

Last Updated Oct 16 , 2024