December 2026

A listing of the individual articles included in the JD DME Happenings, dated December 2026 is provided. Each article title functions as a hyperlink to open to specific article.

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2026 HCPCS Code Update - October Edition - Correct Coding
Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage: Ensuring Use of the Correct Form
Ask the Contractor Meeting (ACM) Minutes from August 19, 2026, Now Available
Avoid Claim Denials: New Medicare Rules for Oxygen Equipment Orders
Begin Your Educational Adventure with the Noridian Educational Experience (NEE) Parenteral Nutrition Curriculum
Custom Fitted Orthotic HCPCS Codes Without a Corresponding Off-the-Shelf Code - Correct Coding - Revised
Definitions Used for Off-the-Shelf versus Custom Fitted Prefabricated Orthotics (Braces) - Correct Coding - Revised
DMEPOS Fee Schedule: October 2026 Quarterly Update CR14619
Don't Get Caught Off Guard: CMS Expands Authorization Requirements for 2026
Enteral Nutrition Billing Basics: Understanding Units of Service and Date Span Requirements
External Breast Prostheses - Final LCD and Response to Comments (RTC) Article Published
Glucose Monitors and Testing Supplies on Demand Recordings
Hydrophilic-coated Catheters
LCD and Policy Article Revisions Summary for November 5, 2026
LCD and Policy Article Revisions Summary for October 1, 2026
LCD and Policy Article Revisions Summary for October 8, 2026
Manual Wheelchair Coverage Starts with the Medical Record
MLN Connects - November 5, 2026
MLN Connects - October 1, 2026
MLN Connects - October 15, 2026
MLN Connects - October 22, 2026
MLN Connects - October 29, 2026
MLN Connects - October 8, 2026
MLN Connects - September 10, 2026
MLN Connects - September 17, 2026
MLN Connects - September 24, 2026
MLN Connects - September 3, 2026
Nebulizer Initial Dispensing Fee Reminder
New in NMP: Upload Multiple Documents At One Time
New NEE Curriculum: Immunosuppressive Drugs
Notification of Pre-Payment Service Specific Reviews
Notification of the Amount in Controversy Requirements for Calendar Year 2027 for Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) and Federal District Court Appeals
Power Mobility Devices - Final LCD and Response to Comments (RTC) Article Published
Probationary Prior Authorization (PPA) Coming October 15, 2026
Quarterly ASP Pricing Issue - Resolved 09/10/26 Alert
Recording and Transcript Published - August 26, 2026 Virtual Open Meeting - External Breast Prostheses Proposed LCD (DL33317)
Recording and Transcript Published - August 26, 2026 Virtual Open Meeting - Oxygen and Oxygen Equipment Proposed LCD (DL33797)
Required List for Face-to-Face Encounter (F2F) and Written Order Prior to Delivery (WOPD) Update Effective October 28, 2026
Surgical Dressings Recommended Frequency of Change
Wheelchair Options/Accessories - Final LCD and Response to Comments (RTC) Article Published
Wheelchair Updates Effective October 28, 2026