decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2015 Issue 8 (August)
CMS will cover Internet-, eye-gaze-enabled speech-generating devices
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Article Overview
This article covers a Medicare national coverage determination and related federal legislation affecting speech-generating devices. It is relevant to durable medical equipment suppliers, speech-language professionals, and billing staff who need to understand the general scope of Medicare coverage for devices with Internet access, eye-gaze technology, and associated software under updated policy guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
The piece explains a change in how Medicare treats certain speech-generating technology, which can affect beneficiary access, supplier billing, and coverage decisions. It also highlights why providers who work with durable medical equipment and augmentative communication tools should review the updated federal guidance.
What You Will Learn
- The general Medicare coverage changes affecting speech-generating devices
- How recent federal policy and legislation relate to device eligibility
- Why coverage questions can arise for devices with additional functions beyond speech generation
- The role of related software and durable medical equipment billing in this area
Who Should Read This
- Durable medical equipment suppliers
- Speech-language pathologists
- Medical coders
- Billing and reimbursement staff
- Healthcare compliance professionals
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