Outpatient Facility Coding Alert - 2009 Issue 33
PHYSICIAN NOTES: Durable Medical Equipment Competitive Bidding Deadline Is Less Than a Month Away
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Article Overview
This article covers a CMS competitive bidding update for durable medical equipment suppliers. It summarizes the program timeline, the start of bid acceptance, contracting and implementation milestones, and the broad categories of items and locations affected by the current round. It is relevant to physicians, suppliers, and coding/billing professionals who track Medicare policy changes affecting equipment reimbursement and bid participation.
Why This Topic Matters
Changes to Medicare durable medical equipment bidding can affect supplier participation, market access, and operational planning. This update helps readers understand the schedule and scope of the current bidding round and note which broad item categories are excluded.
Article Sections
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Competitive bidding timeline and rollout
A CMS update on key dates for bid submission, contracting, and implementation for durable medical equipment competitive bidding.
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Changes to the bid areas and bid-item list
A summary of the areas and item categories included or excluded in the current round, along with related program adjustments.
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Where to find more information
A brief pointer to CMS bidding resources, including educational materials and program timeline details.
What You Will Learn
- The general timeline for the competitive bidding program
- Which broad geographic areas are involved in the current bidding round
- Which categories of durable medical equipment are discussed in the update
- Where CMS-related bidding resources are available
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Durable medical equipment suppliers
- Medical billing and coding professionals
- Practice administrators
- Healthcare compliance staff
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