Responsibility to Obtain and Implement Durable Medical Equipment,

30.3.4 - Responsibility to Obtain and Implement Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Fee Schedules (Rev. 1, 10-01-03) B3-4622 The A/B MACs (A), (B), (HHH), and DME MACs must download and implement the DMEPOS fee schedules for the items and services within their jurisdiction. DME MACs must also forward the DMEPOS fee schedule to Medicaid State Agencies. The CMS releases new fee schedules on an annual basis, with updates being issued quarterly, if needed. The CMS issues separate instructions for downloading and implementing fee schedule updates as appropriate. Central office (CO) will issue annual updates describing the maintenance process for each year. These instructions provide A/B MACs (A), (B), (HHH), and DME MACs the due dates. The instructions will also list the date the release will be made available and an implementation date for each release.