Tag: Intermittent catheters
In brief: Cath codes, sleep predictions, wildfire support, pulse ox guidance
January 10, 2025HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – The Pricing, Data Analysis and Coding (PDAC) contractor for CMS seeks primary contact information from manufacturers and distributors as it prepares to roll out new HCPCS codes for hydrophilic intermittent urinary catheters on Jan. 1, 2026, AAHomecare reports.
Manufacturers and distributors can provide their primary contact by completing this form by March 31. Over the course of the year, the PDAC will work with the primary contact to determine if their products qualify...
PDAC preps for new cath codes
January 9, 2025HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – The Pricing, Data Analysis and Coding (PDAC) contractor for CMS seeks primary contact information from manufacturers and distributors as it prepares to roll out new HCPCS codes for hydrophilic intermittent urinary catheters on Jan. 1, 2026, AAHomecare reports.
Manufacturers and distributors can provide their primary contact by completing this form by March 31. Over the course of the year, the PDAC will work with the primary contact to determine if their products qualify...
In brief: Proposed cath changes, PromptCare deal & more
May 8, 2024HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – CMS has proposed discontinuing two existing HCPCS codes for intermittent urinary catheters, A4351 and A4352, and establishing five new codes in response to a request from AAHomecare and its manufacturer members.
The agency stated that it does not see a claims processing need to discontinue or modify existing HCPCS code A4353, “Intermittent urinary catheter, with insertion supplies.”
“CMS believes that clinical evidence and current payer policies...
CMS proposes coding changes for intermittent urinary catheters
May 6, 2024HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – CMS has proposed discontinuing two existing HCPCS codes for intermittent urinary catheters, A4351 and A4352, and establishing five new codes in response to a request from AAHomecare and its manufacturer members.
The agency stated that it does not see a claims processing need to discontinue or modify existing HCPCS code A4353, “Intermittent urinary catheter, with insertion supplies.”
“CMS believes that clinical evidence and current payer policies...
AAHomecare supports detection efforts in wake of cath fraud reports
March 7, 2024HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – AAHomecare has issued a statement affirming its support for the government to implement real-time monitoring of claims to detect potential fraud and abuse in response to news reports of potential Medicare fraud by a handful of intermittent catheter companies.
AAHomecare's statement, which was shared with CMS and Capitol Hill, also reiterates recommendations for federal government initiatives to better monitor DME supplier billing practices and trends, including:
Increased...
Numotion re-ups on caths
September 6, 2023Liz Beaulieu, Editor
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Numotion’s new website dedicated to urological supplies significantly expands the company’s presence in the intermittent catheter market, company officials say.
Numotion has provided caths since 2014 to leverage the synergies with its core business of providing complex power wheelchairs, but the products were “buried” in the company’s main website, says Bret Barczak, chief marketing officer and executive vice president of Numotion’s...
AAH prepares to counter OIG study
June 20, 2022HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – AAHomecare has engaged Dobson | DaVanzo & Associates to conduct a study to assess the direct and indirect costs of providing intermittent catheters.
The goal of the study is to help the Office of Inspector General, CMS and other payers better understand the comprehensive costs of caring for individuals who receive these products (A4351, A4352, A4353).
“Suppliers who provide intermittent catheters to Medicare beneficiaries are encouraged to take the survey,”...