What Did Learn at the PAOC Meeting?

What did I learn at the June 4 CMS/PAOC meeting? That there are NO exceptions to DMEPOS accreditation. This includes pharmacists selling only diabetes supplies and unaccredited suppliers serving as diabetes supply subcontractors. All must be accredited by September 30, 2009.

Update Your NSC Files

UPDATE YOUR NSC FILES: DMEPOS supplier standard # 2 requires ALL suppliers to notify the National Supplier Clearinghouse (NSC) of any change to the information provided on the Medicare enrollment application (CMS-855S) within 30 days of the change.

DMEPOS suppliers should use the 3/09 version of the CMS-855S and should review and update:
• The list of products and services found in section 2.D;
• The Authorized Official(s) information in sections 6A and 15; and
• The correspondence address in section 2A2 of the CMS-855S.

This is especially important for suppliers who will be involved in the Medicare DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program. These suppliers must ensure the information listed on their supplier files is accurate to enable participation in this program.

Information and instructions on how to submit a change of information may be found on the NSC website (http://www.palmettogba.com/nsc) and by following this path: Supplier Enrollment/Change of Information/Change of Information Guide.