decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2008 Issue 9 (September)
CMS formally exempts physicians from DMEPOS accreditation
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Article Overview
This article covers a CMS announcement about a Medicare supplier accreditation exemption tied to DMEPOS and the 2008 MIPPA law. It is relevant to physician practices and other licensed professionals that furnish durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies, as well as organizations tracking Medicare enrollment policy and CMS guidance. The article also notes related CMS follow-up actions, including forthcoming fact sheets and standards development.
Why This Topic Matters
The update affects whether certain providers must meet accreditation-related requirements in order to participate as Medicare DMEPOS suppliers. It is important for practices, compliance staff, and billing teams monitoring enrollment status and CMS implementation guidance.
Article Sections
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CMS announcement and policy background
Introduces the Medicare supplier accreditation change and the legal and administrative background behind it. Summarizes the provider groups and policy context addressed by CMS.
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Enrollment and implementation updates
Describes related CMS communication about supplier enrollment processing and next steps for practices. Includes mention of upcoming agency guidance and standards development.
What You Will Learn
- What CMS announced regarding DMEPOS accreditation for certain providers
- How the MIPPA law relates to the exemption
- Which provider groups were discussed in the CMS communication
- What CMS indicated about supplier enrollment and follow-up guidance
Who Should Read This
- Physician practices
- Billing and coding professionals
- Compliance staff
- Durable medical equipment suppliers
- Medical practice administrators
- Orthopedic and podiatric providers
- Physical medicine and rehabilitation practices
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