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As a result of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (MIPPA), CMS has implemented new oxygen payment rules and supplier responsibilities in order to safeguard beneficiaries who rely on oxygen services.


Article Title Date Posted File Type
Payment for Replacement of Oxygen Equipment in Bankruptcy Situations
    (MM6838)
August 27, 2010 External website Adobe Image
Clarification of the Date of Service for Maintenance and Servicing Payments for Certain Oxygen Equipment after July 1, 2010
    (MM6990)
June 18, 2010 External website Adobe Image
Payment for Replacement of Oxygen Equipment In Bankruptcy Situations
    (CR6838)
April 30, 2010 External website Adobe Image
Durable Medical Equipment National Competitive Bidding Implementation; Phase 10G: Paying for Oxygen Equipment when Grandfathered
    (CR6934)
April 29, 2010 External website Adobe Image
Maintenance and Servicing Payments for Certain Oxygen Equipment after July 1, 2010
    (MM6792)
February 19, 2010 External website Adobe Image
Remittance Advice (RA) Codes and Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) Messages Regarding Oxygen Equipment
    (CR6668)
January 29, 2010 External website Adobe Image
Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program Round One Rebid Implementation - Phase 8B: Oxygen Modality
    (MM6692)
November 12, 2009 External website Adobe Image
Medicare Policy regarding replacement of Oxygen Equipment Lost as a Result of Supplier Bankruptcy
    (CMS Message 200911-11)
November 06, 2009 Adobe Image
Continuation of Maintenance and Servicing Payments in CY 2010 for Certain Oxygen Equipment as a Result of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) of 2008
    (MM6716)
November 05, 2009 External website Adobe Image
Payment for Maintenance and Servicing of Certain Oxygen Equipment as a Result of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) of 2008 - CR 6509 RESCINDS AND FULLY REPLACES CR 6404
    (MM6509)
June 05, 2009 External website Adobe Image
Travel Oxygen May 7, 2009 Adobe Image
Payment for Maintenance and Servicing of Certain Oxygen Equipment as a Result of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) of 2008
    (MM6404)
April 17, 2009 External website Adobe Image
Oxygen Rental 36th Month Calculator March 24, 2009    
Oxygen Related FAQs March 20, 2009    
Oxygen - Certificates of Medical Necessity - Replacement Equipment February 20, 2009 Adobe Image
Payment for Repair, Maintenance and Servicing of Oxygen Equipment as a Result of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) of 2008
    (MM6296)
February 18, 2009 External website Adobe Image
Medicare Billing Requirements and Policies for Replacement of Oxygen Equipment and Oxygen Contents
    (CMS Message 2009-01-28)
January 30, 2009 Adobe Image
Changes in Payment for Oxygen Equipment as a Result of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) of 2008 and Additional Instructions Regarding Payment for Durable Medical Equipment Prosthetics Orthotics & Supplies (DMEPOS)
    (MM6297)
January 06, 2009 External website Adobe Image
Changes in Medicare Payment for Oxygen and Oxygen Equipment
    (SE0840)
November 17, 2008 External website Adobe Image
LCD for Oxygen and Oxygen Equipment (L11468) December 2008  

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08/27/2010