decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2005 Issue 10 (October)
Court rules against attempt to delay power mobility equipment changes
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Article Overview
This article explains a dispute over CMS policy changes for power wheelchairs and scooters, including the elimination of the certificate of medical necessity and the concerns raised by suppliers about documentation requirements. It is relevant to providers, suppliers, coders, and billing staff who follow Medicare durable medical equipment policy and related payment updates.
Why This Topic Matters
The article helps readers understand a Medicare coverage and documentation change that affects how power mobility device prescriptions are processed and paid. It also flags a separate billing update for the additional work involved in preparing and sending documentation.
What You Will Learn
- The general policy change affecting power mobility device documentation
- Why supplier groups challenged the CMS rule change
- How the change may affect documentation flow between practices and suppliers
- A billing update related to additional work for the encounter
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Practice managers
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Durable medical equipment suppliers
- Compliance staff
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