decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2007 Issue 1 (January)
New DMEPOS rule could cause extra hassles, orthopedists fear
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Article Overview
This news article covers a CMS proposal affecting durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS) payment, with emphasis on competitive bidding and accreditation requirements. It focuses on why orthopedists and other physicians were concerned about added administrative burden, how the policy was expected to roll out in selected metropolitan areas, and which broad categories of items were expected to be affected or potentially exempted. The article is relevant to physicians, orthopedists, practice managers, and billing professionals who handle Medicare DMEPOS claims or follow CMS payment policy changes.
Why This Topic Matters
Changes to DMEPOS payment policy can affect how physicians and suppliers bill Medicare, what administrative steps are required, and which items may be subject to new payment processes. Understanding the policy helps practices anticipate compliance, workflow, and accreditation impacts.
What You Will Learn
- The scope of the CMS DMEPOS payment policy change discussed in the article
- Why physicians and orthopedists were concerned about administrative and billing impacts
- How the planned rollout of competitive bidding and accreditation was described
- What broad types of DMEPOS items were expected to be a focus of the policy
- Which organization and advisory meeting were part of the discussion
Who Should Read This
- Orthopedists
- Physicians
- Medical practice managers
- Medicare billing staff
- DMEPOS suppliers
- Health policy readers
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