Assigned Claims Denied on the Basis of the Prohibition on

150.1.4 - Assigned Claims Denied on the Basis of the Prohibition on Unsolicited Telephone Contacts (Rev. 1, 10-01-03) For assigned claims denied on the basis of the prohibition on unsolicited telephone contacts under §1834(a)(17)(B) of the Act; or Medicare payment being denied in advance under §1834(a)(15) of the Act; the term “medical equipment and supplies” means: • Durable medical equipment, as defined in §1861(n) of the Act; • Prosthetic devices, as described in §1861(s)(8) of the Act; • Orthotics and prosthetics, as described in §1861(s)(9) of the Act; • Surgical dressings, as described in §1861(s)(5) of the Act; and • Such other items as the Secretary may determine.