Medical Director Articles - 2013 and Prior

The term "article" is used to describe any bulletin article, web site article, educational handout or any other non-LCD document intended for public release that contains coverage/coding statements or medical review related billing or claims considerations.

Articles address local coverage, coding or medical review related billing and claims considerations, and may include any newly developed educational materials, coding instructions or clarification of existing medical review related billing or claims policy.

These articles are written collaboratively by all DME MAC Medical Directors and posted on all DME MAC websites.

Last Updated Aug 09 , 2018
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Replacement of Durable Medical Equipment DMD
Resubmitting Claims with Upgrade Modifiers DMD
Resubmitting Claims with Upgrade Modifiers - Effective Febuary 4, 2011 DMD
RETIRED - Additions to Lower Limb Prosthesis - Billing Reminder DMD
RETIRED - Ankle-Foot Orthoses - Arizona-Type - Correct Coding DMD
RETIRED - Appropriate Coding and Billing of Lower Limb Prosthetic Covers and Covering Systems DMD
RETIRED - Billing Reminder - Arformoterol (Brovana) Number of Units DMD
RETIRED - Billing Reminder - Elevating Leg Rests DMD
RETIRED - Billing Reminder - Maximum Allowable of PAP and RAD Accessories DMD
RETIRED - Billing Reminder - Units of Service for Oral Anticancer Drugs (OACD) DMD
RETIRED - Billing Reminder - Urological Supplies DMD
RETIRED - Billing Reminder - Wheelchair Options/Accessories - Use of RT and LT Modifiers DMD
RETIRED - Billing Reminder for Replacement Orthopedic Footwear DMD
RETIRED - Billing Reminder: Narrative Requirements for Supplies and Accessories Used with Beneficiary Owned Equipment DMD
RETIRED - Billing Wheelchair Accessories with Miscellaneous HCPCS Code K0108 DMD
RETIRED - Changing a 7-Element-Order for a Power Mobility Device DMD
RETIRED - Coding Guidelines for Ankle Foot Orthoses DMD
RETIRED - Compression Bandage Systems DMD
RETIRED - Correct Coding - Articulating Digit(s) and Prosthetic Hands DMD
RETIRED - Correct Coding for Oral Appliances for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (E0486) DMD