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Durable Medical Equipment Prosthetics Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program (CBP): Additional Instructions for Grandfathered Items Subject to CBP

The intent of this Change Request (CR) is to instruct the claims processing DME MAC contractors and the VMS Shared System maintainer to adjust their systems as necessary so as to process and pay claims for grandfathered DME items subject to CBP, rental items, and oxygen supply items according to the various payment policies included in the CR.

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Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: February 13, 2005

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