Tag: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
In brief: Oxygen guidance, Inogen’s innovation, PHE guidance
February 24, 2023HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – The DME MACs have published an updated FAQ to provide additional guidance related to the new local coverage determination for home oxygen therapy.
The FAQ comprises 25 questions related to continued need, the new N modifiers and more.
AAHomecare highlighted the following questions in a bulletin:
1. Is an initial F2F evaluation required?
Answer: While there’s no formal requirement in the NCD or LCD, good medical practice would dictate...
HHS releases Provider Relief Fund updates
May 26, 2020HME News Staff
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has reminded eligible providers that they have until June 3, 2020, to accept the terms and conditions, and submit their revenue information to support receiving an additional payment from the Provider Relief Fund's $50 billion general distribution. Additionally, a related FAQ includes new or modified guidance, including: How did HHS determine the additional payments under the general distribution (page 7), how can I estimate 2% patient...