Medicare Program; Competitive Acquisition for Certain Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) and Other Issues
medicare · Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services · Rule · Published 2007-04-10 · Effective 2007-06-11 · 72 FR 17992
Document
Document number
07-1701
Federal Register citation
72 FR 17992
CFR reference
42 CFR 411
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
medicare
Sub-agency
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Publication date
2007-04-10
Effective date
2007-06-11
HHS docket
CMS-1270-F
Abstract
This final rule establishes competitive bidding programs for certain Medicare Part B covered items of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) throughout the United States in accordance with sections 1847(a) and (b) of the Social Security Act. These competitive bidding programs, which will be phased in over several years, utilize bids submitted by DMEPOS suppliers to establish applicable payment amounts under Medicare Part B.