CMS has identified errors in its July 2016 update to Medicare durable medical equipment (DME) prosthetic orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS) fee schedule amounts for certain items in non-competitive bidding areas. According to an announcement on the CMS web page, the fee changes resulting from the corrections range from a 4% decrease to a 3% increase, with an average 0.03% decrease for affected codes. Suppliers may submit for adjustment previously-processed claims with dates of service on or after July 1, 2016. The updated rates are available here.
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