AAHomecare roundup: CareCentrix, OIG
By HME News Staff
Updated 1:24 PM CST, Mon January 11, 2021
CareCentrix has notified providers servicing Florida Blue beneficiaries that they will be adding ambulatory aids, such as canes and walkers, to the list of non-life-sustaining products subject to suspension for patient balances that are 180 days past due, starting Feb. 1, AAHomecare reports. CareCentrix first implemented this policy for CPAP and PAP supplies in June…The Office of Inspector General will conduct a report on supplier acquisition costs for urinary supplies to support its recommendation that these supplies should be included in the competitive bidding program, AAHomecare reports. Medicare Part B payments for urinary catheter tips and intermittent urinary catheters with insertion supplies increased by $173 million from 2010-19, according to the OIG.
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