Medical Director Articles - 2024

 
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2024 HCPCS Code Update - April Edition - Correct Coding This article identifies changes to Level II Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes for April 2024. 04/11/24
LCD Revisions Summary for April 4, 2024 This article outlines principal changes to the DME MAC LCD that has been revised and posted. 04/04/24
PureWick Urine Collection System - Coding and Billing Instructions - Revised This article provides revised coding and billing instructions for Purewick. 03/28/24
Policy Article Revisions Summary for March 21, 2024 This article outlines principal changes to the DME MAC Policy Articles that have been revised and posted. 03/21/24
Policy Article Revisions Summary for March 14, 2024 This article outlines principal changes to the DME MAC Policy Articles that have been revised and posted. 03/14/24
Policy Article Revisions Summary for March 7, 2024 This article outlines principal changes to the DME MAC Policy Article that has been revised and posted. 03/07/24
Policy Article Revisions Summary for February 29, 2024 This article outlines principal changes to the DME MAC Policy Article that has been revised and posted. 02/29/24
Lymphedema Compression Treatment Items - Correct Coding and Billing - Revised This article provides billing and coding guidance pertinent to lymphedema compression treatment items, based on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS’) Final Rule CMS-1780-F and provides a revised denial statement for garments, related supplies and accessories for non-lymphedema diagnoses. 02/29/24
External Infusion Pumps and Related Drugs - Revised This revised article outlines how drugs are covered under the DME benefit for an external infusion pump. 02/22/24
External Upper Limb Tremor Stimulator Therapy - Final LCD and Response to Comments (RTC) Article Published This article announces the final LCD and Response to Comments articles is published. 02/22/24
LCD Revisions Summary for February 15, 2024 This article outlines principal changes to the DME MAC LCD that has been revised and posted. 02/15/24
Open Meeting Agenda - Lower Limb Prostheses Proposed Local Coverage Determination (LCD) This article announces the agenda for the LLP open meeting scheduled for February 22, 2024. 02/08/24
Policy Article Revisions Summary for February 8, 2024 This article outlines principal changes to the DME MAC Policy Articles that has been revised and posted. 02/08/24
3-D Printed Orthotic Devices - Correct Coding This article addresses recent inquiries and concerns regarding additive manufacturing (i.e., 3D printing) of orthotic devices. 02/01/24
Definitions Used for Off-the-Shelf versus Custom Fitted Prefabricated Orthotics (Braces) - Correct Coding - Revised This article outlines the differences between off-the-shelf versus custom fitted prefabricated orthotics. 02/01/24
RETIRED - External Infusion Pumps and Related Drugs This article outlines how drugs are covered under the DME benefit for an external infusion pump. 01/25/24
Lymphedema Compression Treatment Items Requirement for Registration with the Food and Drug Administration This article reminds suppliers that a medical device, including lymphedema compression treatment items, at a minimum, must be registered with the FDA. 01/25/24
LCD Revisions Summary for January 25, 2024 This article outlines principal changes to the DME MAC LCDs that has been revised and posted. 01/25/24
Policy Article Revisions Summary for January 18, 2024 This article outlines principal changes to the DME MAC Policy Article that has been revised and posted. 01/18/24
Open Meeting Announcement - Lower Limb Prostheses Proposed Local Coverage Determination (LCD) This article announces an open meeting for the proposed Lower Limb Prostheses LCD. 01/18/24
Proposed Local Coverage Determination (LCD) Released for Comment - Lower Limb Prostheses This article announces the release of the proposed Lower Limb Prostheses LCD. 01/18/24
Home Assessment for Manual Wheelchairs - Reminder This article reminds suppliers of the home assessment for manual wheelchairs and to fully document the home assessment. 01/18/24
Items Provided on a Recurring Basis and Request for Refill Requirements - Annual Reminder - January 2024 This article is an annual reminder regarding request for refill requirements as required by the CMS Internet Only Manual (IOM) publication 100-04, Chapter. 20, Section. 200 01/04/24
2024 HCPCS Code Update - January Edition - Correct Coding This article identifies changes to Level II Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes for January 2024. 01/04/24
Last Updated Apr 11 , 2024