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Clarification of Liability for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) Claims Overlapping Inpatient Hospital Stays

The purpose of this Change Request (CR) is to update the denial liability from a patient responsibility liability to a contractual obligation liability.

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Final

Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: May 31, 2024

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