Atlanta
During the past few months, CMS has proposed changes that would overhaul the entire power mobility device benefit for Medicare, including:
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an interim final rule that eliminates the certificate of medical necessity for PMDs;
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63 new PMD codes — replacing the 49 that were issued in February — along with new product testing requirements; and
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a draft local coverage determination by the durable medical equipment regional carriers that elaborates on the national coverage criteria released in May.
Check this section for a current timeline, government actions and industry reactions; and see “Washington Wit & Wisdom” on page 104 for additional information.
On the Web:
Interim Power Mobility Device Regulation, Fact Sheet and Q&As: www.cms.hhs.gov/coverage/wheelchairs.asp
Draft LCD: www.cignagovernmentservices.com/dmerc/whatsnew.html
Coding and Testing Changes: www.palmettogba.com/sadmerc
