tci Part B Insider - 2009 Issue 33

PHYSICIAN NOTES: Durable Medical Equipment Competitive Bidding Deadline Is Less Than a Month Away

Plus: CMS determines that negative pressure wound therapy systems don't warrant their own HCPCS code. Suppliers waiting for the onset of competitive bidding now have a firm deadline for the program. CMS will begin accepting bids for durable medical equipment in nine metro areas starting Oct. 21, CMS's Competitive Bidding Implementation Contractor said on its Web site. The bid window will be open for 60 days, and CMS will announce the bid rates and begin contracting with suppliers in June of next year, the CBIC said. The program will go into effect in January 2011. Suppliers can begin signing...

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