Claims Processing Manual Update - Pub. 100.04 for Elimination of Certificates of Medical Necessity (CMNs) and Durable Medical Equipment Forms (DIFs)
CMS is eliminating all remaining CMNs and DIFs effective for claims with dates of service on or after January 1, 2023. This is an update to the Pub. 100-04: Claims Processing manual explaining the planned change. Other Internet Only Manuals that include instructions on CMNs and DIFs will be updated independently.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: May 12, 2022
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