Medical Director Articles - 2026

 
Title Brief Description Last Updated
Policy Article Revisions Summary for May 28, 2026 This article outlines principal changes to the DME MAC Policy Articles that have been revised and posted. 05/28/26
KF Modifier Use - Correct Coding - Revised Revised article identifies devices classified by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) as Class III devices which must be billed using the KF modifier (ITEM DESIGNATED BY FDA AS CLASS III DEVICE). 05/14/26
LCD and Policy Article Revisions Summary for May 14, 2026 This article outlines principal changes to the DME MAC LCDs and Policy Articles that have been revised and posted. 05/14/26
Recording and Transcript Published - March 25, 2026 Virtual Open Meeting The recording and transcript of the March 25, 2026 virtual Open Meeting is now available. 05/07/26
Policy Article Revisions Summary for April 30, 2026 This article outlines principal changes to the DME MAC Policy Article that has been revised and posted. 04/30/26
Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) - Coverage and HCPCS Coding - Revised This article reviews Medicare coverage of FES for SCI patients who have completed a training program consisting of at least 32 physical therapy sessions with the device, over a period of three months. 04/23/26
Policy Article Revisions Summary for April 23, 2026 This article outlines principal changes to the DME MAC Policy Articles that have been revised and posted. 04/23/26
LCD and Policy Article Revisions Summary for April 16, 2026 This article outlines principal changes to the DME MAC LCDs and Policy Articles that has been revised and posted. 04/16/26
LCD and Policy Article Revisions Summary for April 9, 2026 This article outlines principal changes to the DME MAC LCDs and Policy Articles that has been revised and posted. 04/09/26
2026 HCPCS Code Update - April Edition - Correct Coding This article identifies changes to Level II Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes for April 2026. 04/09/26
Lymphedema Compression Treatment Items - Correct Coding and Billing - Revised This Correct Coding and Billing publication outlines April 2026 HCPCS updates and adds a Documentation Requirements section to the article. 03/26/26
Correct Coding - Partial Hand Prostheses - Revised This article contains coding updates from the B2 2025 decisions for partial hand HCPCS. 03/19/26
Payment Rules - Continuous Passive Motion Machines - Revised This article provides instructions and payment rules for continuous passive motions machines with revised information. 03/19/26
Policy Article Revisions Summary for March 5, 2026 This article outlines principal changes to the DME MAC Policy Article that have been revised and posted. 03/05/26
Open Meeting Agenda - Power Mobility Devices and Wheelchair Options/Accessories Proposed Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) This article contains the agenda for the Power Mobility Devices and Wheelchair Options/Accessories open meeting. 03/05/26
Open Meeting Announcement - Power Mobility Devices and Wheelchair Options/Accessories Proposed Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) - Revised This article announces the Open Meeting for the Power Mobility Devices and Wheelchair Options/Accessories Proposed Local Coverage Determination (LCD) and contains registration information. 02/26/26
Open Meeting Announcement - Power Mobility Devices and Wheelchair Options/Accessories Proposed Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) This article announces the Open Meeting for the Power Mobility Devices and Wheelchair Options/Accessories Proposed Local Coverage Determination (LCD) and contains registration information. 02/19/26
Proposed Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) Released for Comment - Power Mobility Devices and Wheelchair Options/Accessories This article announces the proposed LCD for Power Mobility Devices and Wheelchair Options/Accessories. 02/19/26
LCD and Policy Article Revisions Summary for February 19, 2026 This article outlines principal changes to the DME MAC LCD and Policy Article that have been revised and posted. 02/19/26
LCD and Policy Article Revisions Summary for February 5, 2026 This article outlines principal changes to the DME MAC LCD and Policy Articles that has been revised and posted. 02/05/26
LCD and Policy Article Revisions Summary for January 8, 2026 This article outlines principal changes to the DME MAC LCDs and Policy Articles that has been revised and posted. 01/08/26

 

Last Updated May 28 , 2026