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OIG Conducts Home Oxygen Study
Nov 14, 2005 10:46 AM
WASHINGTON--The HHS Office of Inspector General is currently conducting a survey among home oxygen providers, the American Association of Homecare reported, and industry leaders fear it could lead to further cuts in reimbursement rates.
In its weekly newsletter, AAHomecare said it is concerned the survey "will not fully capture all of the services that accompany home oxygen therapy, especially services that do not routinely require documentation."
Many states were hit with hefty oxygen cuts earlier this year--the average rate reduction was 8.6 percent for stationary oxygen and 8.1 percent for portable units--and some providers are concerned that CMS will cap reimbursement of oxygen concentrators.
To view the association's response, stated in a letter to the OIG, visit www.aahomecare.org.
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