Maintenance and Servicing of Enteral Nutrition Equipment

40.9.1 - Maintenance and Servicing of Enteral Nutrition Equipment (Rev. 1532, Issued: 06-11-08, Effective: 07-01-08, Implementation: 07-07-08) The contract supplier that furnishes the equipment to the beneficiary in the 15th month of the rental period must continue to furnish, maintain, and service the equipment after the 15 month rental period is completed until a determination is made by the beneficiary’s physician or treating practitioner that the equipment is no longer medically necessary. The payment for maintenance and servicing enteral nutrition equipment is 5 percent of the single payment amount established for purchase of the item.