The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced
in a December 19 conference call that September 30, 2009, is the
deadline by which all existing providers of Durable Medical
Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) must
submit approved accreditation to one of the ten endorsed
organizations. The entire orthotics, prosthetics, and pedorthics
industry, including post-mastectomy providers, must meet
accreditation requirements by that date. If not, the National
Supplier Clearinghouse (NSC) will revoke billing privileges.
