Atlanta
The DMERCs issued revised draft local coverage determinations for mobility devices in late October, bringing current codes into step with CMS' national coverage determination issued in May.
The LCD was originally scheduled to be implemented Jan. 1, 2006, but will be delayed to take effect at the same time as CMS' new power mobility codes. The new codes will likely be completed by next October, according to SADMERC Medical Director Dr. Doran Edwards.
In the meantime, the revised LCD will function as a bridge policy for continued use of the current codes — K0010, K0011, K0012, K0014 and E1230 — based on the NCD until the new codes become effective. As providers have been requesting since the NCD was issued May 5, the revision includes claims documentation guidance based on CMS' new algorithmic approach to coverage of mobility assist equipment.
To view the revised LCD, visit www.tricenturion.com.
