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Transmittal #
R12532BP
Issue Date
2024-03-07
Subject
Update to Pub. 100-02 Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, Section 110.8 Durable Medical Equipment Prosthetics Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) Benefit Category Determinations and Add Section 145 Lymphedema Compression Treatment Items
Implementation Date
2024-05-06
CR #
13526
Provider Education
MLN Connects Newsletter Message
Provider Education Release Date
2024-05-16
Publication #
100-02
Transmittal Year
2024
MLN Connects® Newsletter Message
Lymphedema Compression Treatment Items: New DMEPOS Benefit Category
Starting January 1, 2024, Medicare pays for lymphedema compression treatment items for Medicare Part B patients. CMS updated the following manuals with information on this new DMEPOS benefit category:
- Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15 (PDF):
- Section 110.8: DMEPOS benefit category determinations
- Section 145: covered items, replacements, and frequency limitations
- Instruction to your Medicare Administrative Contractor (PDF)
- Medicare Claims Processing Manual, Chapter 20 (PDF):
- Section 181.1: payment policy
- Instruction to your Medicare Administrative Contractor (PDF)