CMS Announces DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Payment Amounts for Round 1 Re-Compete

On October 1, CMS announced the single payment amounts for the Round 1 Re-compete of the Medicare Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program and began offering contracts to successful bidders.

CMS is required by law to re-compete contracts under the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program at least once every three years. The Round 1 Rebid contracts will expire December 31. CMS plans to announce the contract suppliers this fall, and the Round 1 Re-compete contracts and prices are scheduled to go into effect on January 1, 2014.

Additional information can be found on the Competitive Bidding Implementation Contractor (CBIC) website, and reimbursement rates are located under the Single Payment Amounts link.