by Christine Woolstenhulme, QMC QCC CMCS CPC CMRS
Dec 19th, 2022
CMS stated in the MLN SE22002 CR 12734, Elimination of Certificates of Medical Necessity & Durable Medical Equipment Information Forms
• For services on or after January 1, 2023: Don’t submit CMN or DIF forms or their electronic claim data elements with the claims, or we’ll reject your claims and return them to you.
• For services before January 1, 2023: Submit CMN and DIF forms or their electronic claim data elements with the claims if required
Original release Date May 23, 2022 MLN SE22002 read the entire article:
CMS says Less Paperwork for DME Suppliers after Jan 2023!
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About Christine Woolstenhulme, QMC QCC CMCS CPC CMRS
Christine Woolstenhulme, CPC, QCC, CMCS, CMRS, is a Certified coder and Medical Biller currently employed with Find-A-Code. Bringing over 30 years of insight, business knowledge, and innovation to the healthcare industry. Establishing a successful Medical Billing Company from 1994 to 2015, during this time, Christine has had the opportunity to learn all aspects of revenue cycle management while working with independent practitioners and in clinic settings. Christine was a VAR for AltaPoint EHR software sales, along with management positions and medical practice consulting. Understanding the complete patient engagement cycle and developing efficient processes to coordinate teams ensuring best practice standards in healthcare. Working with payers on coding and interpreting ACA policies according to state benchmarks and insurance filings and implementing company procedures and policies to coordinate teams and payer benefits.