Unassigned Claims Denied on the Basis of the Prohibition on

150.1.1 - Unassigned Claims Denied on the Basis of the Prohibition on Unsolicited Telephone Contacts (Rev. 1, 10-01-03) For unassigned claims denied on the basis of the prohibition on unsolicited telephone contacts under §1834(a)(17)(B) of the Act, the term “medical equipment and supplies” means: • Durable medical equipment, as defined in §1861(n) of the Act; and • Medical supplies, as described in §1861(m)(5) of the Act, including catheters, catheter supplies, ostomy bags, and supplies related to ostomy care.