decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2009 Issue 1 (January)
Answer_Book / Certificates_of_Medical_Necessity / 8_standard_CMN_forms_you_can_choose_from
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Article Overview
This article is a reference for medical coders, DME suppliers, and billing staff who need to identify which Certificate of Medical Necessity form corresponds to a given durable medical equipment or supply category. It outlines the standard CMN forms, notes a continuation form used to add information, and highlights a small set of forms that were discontinued as of a specified date. The page is useful when checking whether a form is current and which broad DME category it supports.
Why This Topic Matters
Correct CMN form selection is part of DME documentation workflow and can affect whether supporting paperwork is complete and acceptable. This article helps users match form names to equipment categories and recognize legacy forms that should no longer be used.
Article Sections
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Standard CMN forms and related DME categories
Lists the standard CMN forms discussed in the article and the general DME categories associated with each one. Also includes the continuation form used for supplemental information.
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Discontinued forms and current usage note
Identifies older forms that are no longer submitted and provides a brief note about current CMN usage for related mobility equipment.
What You Will Learn
- Which standard CMN forms are referenced for common DME categories
- How the continuation form fits into CMN documentation
- Which older forms are identified as discontinued
- The general scope of the article as a DME documentation reference
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- DME suppliers
- Billing staff
- Revenue cycle teams
- Documentation specialists
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