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Publication (Pub.) 100-08, Chapter 5 Update - Planned Elimination of Certificates of Medical Necessity (CMN) and Durable Medical Equipment Information (DIF) Forms

The purpose of this Change Request (CR) is to make an update to Chapter 5 of Pub. 100-08. Other Pubs. that include instructions on CMNs and DIFs will also be updated in other CRs. CMS plans to eliminate CMNs and DIFs effective for claims with dates of service on or after January 1, 2023.

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

Issue Date: May 26, 2022

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