REMINDER: CMS Discontinuing the use of CMNs and DIFs- Eff Jan 2023 Claims will be DENIED!
December 19th, 2022 - Chris WoolstenhulmeCategories: Compliance DME|Supplies|Equipment
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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