Panel Takes Step In Adding UDIs To Claims, But FDA Says Timing Unclear

A key committee tasked with incorporating unique device identifiers in claims forms has approved one long-awaited requirement, but is still working to develop the technical solutions necessary to revamp the forms. An FDA official says it remains undetermined when UDIs will ultimately be included in claims forms, despite recent calls from both FDA and CMS in support of the move. CMS Acting Administrator Andrew Slavitt and FDA Commissioner Robert Califf on July 13 sent a letter to ASC X12 calling...