Standard Written Order/Prescription (SWO)

5.2.1 - Standard Written Order/Prescription (SWO) (Rev. 10190; Issued: 06-19-2020; Effective: 01-01-2020; Implementation: 07-01- 2020) All claims for DMEPOS items billed to Medicare require a written order/prescription from the treating practitioner as a condition for payment. The required elements of a DMEPOS order/prescription have been codified at 42 CFR 410.38(d)(1) and are listed below.