Finally, some clarity on this: “These HCPCS codes were converted from the inexpensive and routinely purchased (IRP) payment class to the capped rental payment class after 2015. In accordance with federal regulations, CMS used the 2015 fee schedule to... 1/2 #hmenews

... determine the relative ratios for the non-lead items in each product category. As a result, the relative ratios for the 14 affected HCPCS codes were calculated using the average of the purchase amounts (i.e., NU modifier) in all areas from the... 2/3 #hmenews

... 2015 fee schedule since these HCPCS codes were still in the IRP payment class in 2015. (From the CBIC this morning) #hmenews

Umm. The two year average utilization of a K0823 in the OC is 1. Anyone else find that difficult to believe? #HMEnews

So it seems that cpap cleaning machines that use ozone are causing internal damage to ResMed cpaps. #hmenews

New to the web: AAHomecare reports Walmart has removed CPAP devices from its website. #hmenews hmenews.com/also-noted/aah…

Did anyone else catch this timely question this evening about vents?? #hmenews

Huge capacity for oxygen already in place w/ home medical industry.Problem is Medicare Administrator Seema Verma should act NOW, revise policy & waive “chronic stable state” terminology for COVID This is acute national health issue facing our seniors What say you? AAHomecare @VGMGovRelations

Here's a story that should be told: forbes.com/sites/tjmccue/… #hmenews

Elon Musk gets over 1k ventilators for LA hospitals finance.yahoo.com/news/virus-ske…

Medicare will now cover respiratory-related devices and equipment for any medical reason determined by clinicians #hmenews cms.gov/newsroom/fact-…

This quote getting a lot of (entirely appropriate) use lately. "It's better to keep your mouth shut and appear stupid than open it and remove all doubt."

#beardown

New to the web: Sego's Home Medical Equipment wears role proudly. #hmenews hmenews.com/also-noted/seg…

OUTBREAK UPDATE: Disney Parks Considering Mandatory ‘Temperature Checks’ When Rides Re-Open hann.it/2RlZFZQ

Here's the link: NIV Removed from bid 2021 round of bidding dmecompetitivebid.com/cbic/cbic2021.… #hmenews

Interesting pricing information (pre-pandemic) included here for Trilogy ventilators. #hmenews cnbc.com/2020/07/31/cor…

Danny isn’t having it with this cpap recall: vm.tiktok.com/ZMR5682FW/ #hmenews

Hail to the Chief. No AI was used to make this video.😃