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Oxygen LCD gets updated

Oxygen LCD gets updated

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By HME News Staff

Updated Fri September 14, 2012

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - CGS, the DME MAC for Jurisdiction C, posted changes to the local coverage determination (LCD) for oxygen on Sept. 13. Two big changes: exercise testing must be supervised by a physician or other qualified individual; and home sleep testing requirements are limited to standalone overnight pulse oximetry. The revised LCD goes into effect Oct. 1, 2012.

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