Referring Provider Guidance for DME in Competitive Bidding Areas Issued

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued guidance for providers that refer Medicare beneficiaries for durable medical equipment in the areas of the country impacted by implementation of the Durable Medical Equipment Prosthetic, Orthotic, and Supplier (DMEPOS) competitive bidding program. The DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program requires Medicare beneficiaries to obtain competitive bidding items…