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Face-to-Face Encounter Requirements for Replacements Occurring After the Reasonable Use Lifetime (RUL)
The purpose of this Change Request (CR) is to advise the documentation necessary to support the replacement of durable medical equipment, prosthetic, orthotic and supply (DMEPOS) items occurring after the RUL expiration.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: March 19, 2026
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