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DME Bulletin Index

Following is a list of Medicaid General and Special Bulletin articles (2000-present) that pertain specifically to Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Providers.

For a complete list of articles for all providers (including articles about National Provider Identifier) refer to the Index of All Medicaid Bulletins.

• 2005 HCPCS Code Deletions and Crosswalks, 2/05
• 2007 HCPCS Code Changes: Discontinued Codes, Description Changes and Code Additions, 1/07
• 2008 HCPCS Code Changes for Discontinued, Description Changes and Code Additions for Durable Medical Equipment, 1/08
• 2009 HCPCS Code Description Changes and Code Additions for Durable Medical Equipment, 2/09
• 2011 HCPCS Code Changes for Durable Medical Equipment, 2/11
• 2012 HCPCS Code Changes, 01/12
• Addition of Adjustable Wheelchair Cushion Codes to DME Fee Schedule, 8/06
• Addition of Code E0748 to DME Fee Schedule, 10/00
• Addition of Code E0760, Ultrasonic Osteogenesis Stimulator to DME Fee Schedule, 2/04
• Addition of HCPCS Code E1161 to the DME Fee Schedule, 8/04
• Addition of HCPCS Code K0195, 8/02
• Addition of Non-disposable Nonfiltered Pneumatic Nebulizer, 03/01
• Addition of Pen Needles to Pharmacy Point of Sale, 3/10
• Addition of Tracheostomy Speaking Valve, 9/00
• Addition to Medical Coverage Policy #5, Durable Medical Equipment, 3/04
• Additional Information on Prodigy Diabetic Supplies:
  • 1/10
  • 3/10
  • 5/10
• Additions of Batteries and Calibration Solution/Chips for Blood Glucose Monitors to the DME Fee Schedule, 03/01
• Amended Implementation of Transfer of Assets Policy for Specified Home Care Services, 2/03
• Annual Fee Schedule Changes, 8/08
• Apnea Monitor Coverage Criteria and Billing Guidelines, 7/02
• Certificates of Medical Necessity and Obtaining Override Requests, 6/12
• Change in Code for Durable Medical Equipment Repairs, 12/03
• Change in HCPCS Codes for Oxygen Concentrators, 12/01
• Change in HCPCS Codes for Supplies for Use with Nebulizers and Suction Pumps, 4/00
• Change in Prior Approval Process for Non-Listed DME, Orthotic and Prosthetic Devices, and Medical Supplies for Recipients Under 21 Years of Age:
  • 7/07
  • 8/07
• Change in Rate Methodology for HCPCS Code E0781, 10/05
• Change in Requests for Prior Approval for Pediatric Mobility Devices:
  • 6/07
  • 4/08
• Change in Requests for Prior Approval of Augmentative and Alternative Communication Devices, 5/08
• Change in Requests for Prior Approval of Oral Nutrition Products, 5/08
• Changes to HCPCS Codes A4253, A4259, and S8490, 7/10
• Code Conversion for Blood Glucose Monitor with Special Features, 9/05
• Code Conversions for Power Wheelchair Electronics, Wheelchair Components, and Enteral Nutrition Products, 6/05
• Code Definitions and Additions to the Orthotic and Prosthetic Fee Schedule, 12/02
• Community Care of North Carolina/Carolina ACCESS, 12/08
• Completion of Certificate of Medical Necessity and Prior Approval Forms, 8/02
• Completion of Certificate of Medical Necessity and Prior Approval Form, 12/01
• Conversion to National Miscellaneous Codes, 1/04
• Conversions to National Miscellaneous Codes, 12/03
• Correction Fluid and Correction Tape on CMN/PA Forms, 4/05
• Correction to July 2005 Code Conversions for Power Wheelchair Electronics, Wheelchair Components, and Enteral Nutrition Products, 9/05
• Correction to Quantity Limitations for HCPCS Code B4088, 10/08
• Coverage Ending for Ramps, Tie Downs, Care Seats, and Vests, 10/08
• Coverage for Augmentative and Alternative Communication Devices:
  • 2/09
  • 9/09
• Coverage for Canes, Crutches, Walkers, and Gait Trainers, 1/09
• Coverage for Servicing and Repairing Durable Medical Equipment, 11/09
• Coverage for Standers, 11/09
• Coverage of Blood Glucose Monitors with Special Features, 1/00
• Coverage of Diabetic Supplies:
  • 7/00
  • 8/00
• Coverage of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Pumps and Supplies, 1/01
• Coverage of Sterile and Non-sterile Gloves, 3/01
• Coverage Policy for Farrell Valve Enteral Gastric Pressure Relief System, 4/07
• Deletion of Codes E0452 and E0453 and Addition of Codes K0532 and K0533, 6/03
• Deletion of Codes W4007 and W4035, 9/03
• Discontinuation of HCPCS Codes K0008 and K0013, 2/02
• DME Seminars:
  • 2/00
  • 3/00
• Durable Medical Equipment Prescriptions and Certificate of Medical Necessity and Prior Approval Forms, 3/03
• Durable Medical Equipment Rental Items, 10/06
• Effective Dates for HCPCS Code E0165, 5/04
• End-Dated Codes W9934 and W4046, 11/03
• End-Dated Codes, 10/03
• End-dated HCPCS Codes for Orthotics and Prosthetics, 1/04
• Enteral Nutrition HCPCS Codes Rate Change, 4/05
• Fee Schedule Changes for Interim Rates and Other Rate Changes:
  • 2/06
  • 7/06
  • 8/06
• Fee Schedules Available on the Internet, 2/03
• FROM and TO Dates for DME-Related Supplies, 6/04
• HCPCS Code Changes for Orthotics and Prosthetics, 1/04
• HCPCS Code Changes for Wheelchair Accessories (Power Seating System Tilt and Recline), 6/07
• HCPCS Code Changes:
  • 4/02
  • 2/03
  • 7/03
  • 8/03
  • 9/03
  • 10/03
  • 11/03
  • 1/04
  • 1/06
• HCPCS Code Changes for Pediatric Enteral Nurtition Products, 2/05
• HCPCS Code Conversions for Orthotic Devices, 1/05
• HCPCS Code Conversions for Wheelchair Seat Frames and Cushions, 10/04
• HCPCS Code Conversions from A4323 and K0409 to A4217, 11/04
• HCPCS Code Conversions from B4084 to B4086, 10/04
• HCPCS Code Deletions for DME, 1/04
• HCPCS Code Description Changes for 2005 for Durable Medical Equipment Enteral Nutrition Products, 2/05
• HCPCS Codes L2435, L5674, and L5675, 3/05
• Implementation of Transfer of Assets Policy for Specified Home Care Services, 1/03
• Items Billed to Medicaid on Behalf of Residents, 1/10
• Length of Need Documentation, 7/03
• Limitations on Medicaid Services Provided to Hospice Recipients - Clarification of Policy, 8/05
• Medically Necessary Incontinence, Ostomy, and Urological Supplies:
  • 11/09
  • 3/10
  • Update, 3/1/10
• Medicare Crossovers and Spanning Dates, 6/05
• Medicare Part D Coverage of Supplies for Delivery of Insulin:
  • 5/06
  • 5/07
• National Miscellaneous HCPCS Codes, 3/04
• National Correct Coding Initiative Education:
  • 2/11
  • 3/11
• N.C. Health Choice (NCHC) Durable Medical Equipment Requests Through Provider Link, 12/12
• New Certificate of Medical Necessity and Prior Approval (CMN/PA) Forms, 7/05
• New Coverage Criteria for Code E0747, 10/00
• New Enrollment for Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers for Community Alternatives Program Waiver Supplies, 5/10
• Orthotic and Prosthetic Code Changes, 6/05
• Oxygen Supplies and Equipment Clinical Coverage Policy, 12/07
• Place of Service for DME, 1/04, 12/12
• Place of Service for Durable Medical Equipment and Orthotic and Prosthetic Devices, 12/05
• Preferred Supplier for Select Incontinence Products and Non-Sterile Gloves, 4/11
• Prior Approval for Pediatric Mobility Devices, 8/07
• Prior Approval Requirement for HCPCS Code W4016 Bath Seat, Pediatric, 5/11
• Procedural Change for Durable Medical Equipment Denials, 2/06
• Prodigy Diabetic Supplies Under the Durable Medical Equipment and Pharmacy Programs,
  • 11/09
  • Update, 12/09
• Rate Adjustment for Ambulatory Infusion Pump (E0781), 10/00
• Rate Adjustments for Selected HCPCS Codes, 5/10
• Rate Decrease:
  • 11/00
  • 12/00
• Rates for Codes B4100, B4103, B4104, and S8265, 5/10
• Roche ACCU-CHEK Diabetic Supplies Under the DME and Pharmacy Programs
  • 12/11
  • 1/12
• Roche ACCU-CHEK Diabetic Supplies Program – Override Extended Until April 30, 2012, 4/12
• Roche Provider Rebates, 6/12
• Rate Revisions for Select Incontinence Products, 10/11
• Recommended Taxonomy Codes for NPI Mapping, 1/08
• Reimbursement for Accessory Equipment for Use with Continuous Positive Airway Pressure and Respiratory Assist Devices, 6/07
• Reimbursement Rate Correction for Code E1390, 5/02
• Reimbursement Rate Correction for HCPCS Code S8490, 10/03
• Reimbursement Rate for HCPCS Code A4259, Lancets, 11/05
• Removal of Codes E1405 and E1406, 7/03
• Removal of Prior Approval Requirement From HCPCS Code W4016, Bath Seat, Pediatric, 3/11
• Return Address on Certificate of Medical Necessity and Prior Approval Form, 11/02
• Revised Clinical Coverage Criteria for External Insulin Infusion Pumps, 2/09
• Revised Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Device and Respiratory Assist Device (RAD) Clinical Coverage Policies, 11/06
• Revised Oxygen, Oxygen Supplies and Equipment Clinical Coverage Policy, 1/08
• Suppliers of Medicare Durable Medical Equipment, 10/09
• Upper and Lower Extremity Compression Sleeves, 2/01
• Use of Modifiers for Durable Medical Equipment Claims, 7/03
• Video Conference Seminars for Providers of Durable Medical Equipment and Orthotics and Prosthetics:
  • 6/10
  • 7/10
• Webinars, 4/12, 5/12