OIG adds reviews for wheelchair repairs, oxygen
By HME News Staff
Updated 11:29 AM CDT, Thu October 31, 2024
WASHINGTON – The Office of Inspector General added wheelchair repairs and oxygen and oxygen equipment to its work plan in October. For wheelchair repairs, the OIG will examine suppliers who provide these services and will consider the duration of repairs, their implementation of selected quality standards, and their identification of deficiencies related to wheelchair repairs. It will review documentation from wheelchair suppliers and accreditation organizations and conduct interviews with CMS, accreditation organizations and Medicare enrollees. For oxygen and oxygen equipment, the OIG will determine whether Medicare paid suppliers for oxygen and oxygen equipment according to Medicare requirements. It noted that for calendar year 2023, Medicare paid more than $674 million for oxygen and oxygen equipment and that CMS has consistently identified high rates of improper payment for oxygen and oxygen equipment through its Comprehensive Error Rate Testing program. For both reviews, the OIG expects to issue a report in 2026.
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