If after the 36 month period, a patient moves to a state that the supplier is not licensed, how does the supplier continue providing service?
A. In this case it is a statutory requirement that the supplier continue to provide service without charging Medicare or the beneficiary (except contents and MS where appropriate). However, the service may be contracted out to a supplier local to the beneficiary. A Change Request (CR) and a MLN Matters Article will be forthcoming that will incorporate specific instructions for proper oxygen replacement/contents claims submission. For an overview of the instructions please review the CIGNA Government Services ListServ article titled, “Medicare Billing Requirements and Policies for Replacement of Oxygen Equipment and Oxygen Contents,” dated January 27, 2009.
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