Oxygen and Oxygen Equipment Final LCD (L33797) and Response to Comments (RTC) Article Published

Joint DME MAC Publication

Today, the DME MACs published the Oxygen and Oxygen Equipment Final LCD (L33797) and LCD-related Policy Article (PA) (A52514). The determination regarding the use of topical oxygen therapy (TOT) for wound healing will remain as not "reasonable and necessary." The posting of the final LCD marks the beginning of the 45-day notice period. The final LCD will be effective August 2, 2020.

The DME MACs have also posted a response to all written comments received during the comment period, in a Response to Comments (RTC) Article (A58247).

Please refer to each DME MAC website for additional information about policy development and copies of the final LCD.

 

Last Updated May 26 , 2023