The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is extending the 2013 Annual Enrollment Program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) suppliers through April 15, 2013. The effective date for any participation status changes elected by suppliers during the extensions remains January 1, 2013. This extension is prospective only for new claims received on or after the effective date of the supplier’s participation election; there will be no retroactive claims reprocessing. Suppliers requesting a change in participation status should mail their requests to National Supplier Clearinghouse, POB 100142, Columbia, SC 29202-3142.
Peripheral Reorganization Seen After Transhumeral Amputation
People with transhumeral amputations continue to have muscle activity patterns in their residual arms and experience phantom hand movements. However,...
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