Ostomy Supplies Quarterly Results of Targeted Probe and Educate Review

The Jurisdiction A, DME MAC, Medical Review Department is conducting a Targeted Probe and Educate (TPE) review of HCPCS code(s) A4407 and A4419. The quarterly edit effectiveness results from July 2024 - September 2024 are as follows:

Based on dollars, the overall claim potential improper payment rate is 16%.

Top Medical Necessity Denial Reasons

  • N/A

Top Technical Denial Reasons

  • No medical record documentation was received. Refer to Medicare Program Integrity Manual 100-08, Chapter 3, Section 3.2.3.8.
  • Claim submitted is a duplicate to another claim billed.
  • Documentation does not include a standard written order (SWO). Refer to 42 CFR 410.38(d)(1), Medicare Program Integrity Manual 100-08, Chapter 5, Section 5.2.1 & Standard Documentation Requirements A55426.

Educational Resources

Suppliers billing Medicare should be familiar with the documentation requirements and utilization parameters. Visit the Ostomy 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.

Last Updated Oct 15 , 2024