Lymphedema Compression Treatment Items: New DMEPOS Benefit Category

Starting January 1, 2024, Medicare pays for lymphedema compression treatment items for Medicare Part B patients. CMS updated the following manuals with information on this new DMEPOS benefit category:

• Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15 (PDF):
• Section 110.8: DMEPOS benefit category determinations
• Section 145: covered items, replacements, and frequency limitations
• Instruction to your Medicare Administrative Contractor (PDF)
• Medicare Claims Processing Manual, Chapter 20 (PDF): 
• Section 181.1: payment policy
• Instruction to your Medicare Administrative Contractor (PDF)