AAHomecare Asks for PAP Face-to-Face Delay

The American Association for Homecare reported last week it has
requested a delay in implementation of the initial face-to-face
clinical evaluation requirement under the revised LCD for PAP
devices, released Sept. 18.

In comments to CMS, AAHomecare said the policy “applies
compliance criteria that are inconsistent and unreasonable because
they would impose retroactive policy to HME providers.” Because of
multiple changes in the LCD requirements, the association said
delay of the face-to-face exam requirement would help “ensure that
physicians and providers are educated on the new policies and have
sufficient time to achieve compliance for the benefit of their
patients.”