Medicare Claims Processing Manual (Pub. 100-04), Ch. 32 § 67
No Cost Items
67 – No Cost Items
(Rev. 1147, Issued: 01-05-07, Effective: 11-06-06, Implementation: 02-05-07)
On occasion, providers may receive an item (such as a device or drug) that is offered by a manufacturer/supplier free
of charge. Such items, for purposes of these instructions, are considered “no cost items.” Providers are not to seek
reimbursement for no cost items as noted in Section 1862(a)(2) of the Social Security Act.