United States:
2019 Medicare DMEPOS Fee Schedule Released
19 December 2018
Reed Smith
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CMS has posted calendar year 2019 Medicare fee schedule rates for durable
medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS).
The 2019 update factor is 2.3%, although other pricing policies are
applied in specific circumstances. For instance,
adjusted fee schedule amounts for former competitive bidding
areas are based on single payment amounts in effect December 31,
2018 increased by 2.5%. Additional details are provided in a CMS transmittal.
This article is presented for informational purposes only
and is not intended to constitute legal advice.
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