Medicare Not Enforcing Clinical Indications for Certain DMEPOS Categories During the COVID-19 PHE
On January 31, 2020, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) declared a public health emergency (PHE) throughout the United States due to the COVID-19 outbreak. On March 13, 2020, HHS authorized many waivers and modifications regarding Medicare Part B and DMEPOS claims to help prevent gaps in access to care for patients affected by the PHE. Please see below for some waivers and modifications to Medicare Part B and DMEPOS claims that may pertain to your pharmacy if you are a DMEPOS supplier.
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