Timing of the Order/Prescription

5.2.4 – Timing of the Order/Prescription (Rev. 10190; Issued: 06-19-2020; Effective: 01-01-2020; Implementation: 07-01- 2020) Written Order Prior to Delivery (WOPD) For PMDs and other DMEPOS items selected for inclusion on the Required Face-to-Face Encounter and Written Order Prior to Delivery List (See section 5.3.1 below), the SWO must be communicated to the supplier prior to delivery. For items requiring a WOPD, the contractors shall verify that the date of the written order is on or before the date of delivery or on or before the date shipped, the shipping date is used as the date of service. For additional information, see Chapter 4, section 26.1. Written Orders Prior to Claim Submission: For DMEPOS items that are not PMDs or otherwise included on the Required Face-to- Face Encounter and Written Order Prior to Delivery List, the SWO must be communicated to the supplier prior to claim submission.