Medicare Financial Management Manual (Pub. 100-06), Ch. 4 § 80.3
Overpayment Recovery from Suppliers of Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics,
80.3 – Overpayment Recovery from Suppliers of Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics,
Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS)
(Rev. 208, Issued: 04-20-12, Effective: 05-20-12, Implementation: 05-20-12)
Certain DMEPOS suppliers are required to have surety bonds. Medicare contractors shall follow
instructions in Pub.100-08, chapter 15, §15.21.7.1, related to collecting claims against surety bonds, if
applicable, in addition to normal debt collection activities.