CMS Focuses DME Reviews On Post-PHE Claims, Keeps Modifier

DME Medicare Administrative Contractors recently agreed to let durable medical equipment suppliers continue to note which claims started during the COVID-19 pandemic after the public health emergency ends May 11, after suppliers raised concerns that contractors wouldn’t be able to tell when claims initially started -- and under which set of waivers -- without a modifier attached. The move is important considering CMS says it plans to focus its DME reviews primarily on claims with dates of service after May...