CMS Requirements for DMEPOS Standard Written Orders
Published: 07/12/2022
Sources:
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Relevant To:
- Home Health
In an April 2006, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) set face-to-face examination and written order prior to delivery requirements for power mobility devices. In a November 2012 final rule, CMS separately made a list of Specified Covered Items subject to a face-to-face encounter and written order prior to delivery requirements. Today’s StayAlert! Notice describes the requirements for the DMEPOS standard written order.
The DMEPOS standard written orders (SWO) should alwa…
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