Tag: Pneumatic compression devices
Tactile secures coding for Nimbl
September 17, 2024HME News Staff
MINNEAPOLIS – Tactile Systems has announced that the Pricing, Data Analysis and Coding (PDAC) contractor for CMS has approved the use of HCPCS code E0651 to bill for its Nimbl pneumonia compression platform. The PDAC’s approval follows the company’s 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in June. “The receipt of PDAC approval for Nimbl comes earlier than expected, and we are pleased that CMS recognizes the potential health and quality-of-life enhancing...
RAC targets pneumatic compression devices
January 29, 2019HME News Staff
ATLANTA - Performant Recovery, the national DMEPOS RAC, added pneumatic compression devices to its approved issues list on Jan. 23, the van Halem Group reports. Performant will perform complex reviews to determine if the pneumatic compression device is reasonable and necessary for the patient's condition based on the documentation in the medical record. Claims that do not meet the indications of coverage and/or medical necessity will be denied. The audit will cover E0651 and E0652 for claims...