The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released lists of HCPCS coding changes effective April 1, 2025. The list, published March 11, includes updates on codes and modifiers that are new, revised or discontinued for the second biannual 2024 HCPCS coding cycle. Wheelchair transit accessories: Two new codes CMS reported that Palmetto GBA,…
CMS Issues HCPCS Code Updates Effective April 1
DMEPOS Relief Act, H.R. 2005, Introduced in U.S. House
New bill seeks to restore Mediare 75/25 blended reimbursement rate.
A bill to provide Medicare funding relief to many home medical equipment (HME) providers has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa). H.R. 2005, the DMEPOS [durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies] Relief Act of 2025, seeks “a 75/25 blended Medicare reimbursement rate for DMEPOs in non-rural/non-competitive bidding…
Briefly: ISS 2025 App Now Available; New ALS Navigator Helps Patients, Families with Insurance Denials
Featuring the International Seating Symposium and the ALS Association.
ISS 2025 App Now Available If you’re heading to Pittsburgh next week, download the International Seating Symposium’s (ISS) app to keep track of your educational sessions, meetings, and conference events. The cvent events app is free to download and is available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Scan the QR code to…
CMS Classifies TAI as Prosthetic Devices, Updates Funding Policy
The change could help wheelchair riders with neurogenic bowel symptoms.
A new Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) policy change has opened the door to reimbursement for transanal irrigation devices (TAI), catheters and accessories. United Spinal Association reported on Feb. 13 that CMS published a positive Benefit Category Determination for TAI, catheters and accessories on Jan. 13. United Spinal said CMS now considers this…
AAHomecare Launches Annual Impact Report of Industry Collaborations, Wins
The report also lists advocacy priorities for 2025.
A new report released by the American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) demonstrates the impact of “strategic advocacy, innovative tools, and community-driven progress” in 2024. “This comprehensive report highlights the ways AAHomecare worked alongside its members to strengthen the HME [home medical equipment] community, protect patient access to care, and deliver results that directly impact providers…
Editor’s Note: Join Us for the ‘CRT Defines Innovation’ Webinar
Stan Arledge, Tamara Kittelson, and Julie Piriano are the panelists for the Feb. 25 presentation.
I’m thrilled to invite you to our (free) Mobility Management editorial webinar, starting at 12 noon Eastern time on Tues., Feb. 25. Our topic: CRT Defines Innovation. And I’ll be welcoming three long-time industry friends: — Tamara Kittelson, MS, OTR/L, ATP/SMS, executive director of the Clinician Task Force. — Julie Piriano, PT, ATP/SMS, senior director,…
United Spinal Mobilizes Efforts to Preserve Medicaid Benefits
Medicaid funding could be threatened, as the Trump administration seek funds for other priorities.
United Spinal Association is calling on Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) advocates to act immediately to preserve access to Medicaid benefits. “Medicaid is an essential lifeline for people with disabilities,” the organization said in a Feb. 6 bulletin. “It pays for our health care and personal care services. It is what allows millions of people with…
ACU-Serve Introduces Executive Vice President of Sales
Sidney S. Simmons III has joined ACU-Serve to support the company’s expansion.
ACU-Serve has hired an executive vice president of sales to support and capitalize on the company’s growth and momentum. The health-care revenue cycle optimization organization introduced Sidney S. Simmons III in a Jan. 28 news announcement. “Sid’s deep industry relationships, innovative strategies, and love for the product and people make him the ideal leader to…
United Spinal ‘Closely Following’ Executive Orders Impacting People with Disabilities
President Trump’s executive order could impact funding for Medicaid and other programs.
United Spinal Association is keeping a watchful eye on health-care and disability funding policies that could change due to executive orders from President Trump. “Our policy and advocacy team is gathering all the facts about the orders and resulting policies that impact our community,” said United Spinal President/CEO Vincenzo Piscopo in a Feb. 3 bulletin…
Ultralightweight Wheelchair Upgrade Bill Introduced in Senate
The bill provides a path for wheelchair riders to upgrade to titanium or carbon fiber frames.
Once again, a bill to provide a path for ultralightweight wheelchair riders to upgrade to titanium or carbon fiber frames has been introduced in the Senate. The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) announced the bill’s introduction in a Jan. 27 bulletin. “The Choices for Mobility Act, S. 247, closely follows titanium/carbon fiber legislation introduced in…