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Inexpensive or Routinely Purchased Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Payment Classification for Speech Generating Devices (SGD) and Accessories

This MLN Matters Article is intended for suppliers of Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Suppliers (DMEPOS) submitting claims to Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) for speech generating devices (SGDs) and accessories provided to Medicare beneficiaries.

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

Issue Date: April 27, 2018

DISCLAIMER: The contents of this database lack the force and effect of law, except as authorized by law (including Medicare Advantage Rate Announcements and Advance Notices) or as specifically incorporated into a contract. The Department may not cite, use, or rely on any guidance that is not posted on the guidance repository, except to establish historical facts.