The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released Change Request (CR) 8636, updating the procedures used in the surety bond collection process. For purposes of the surety bond requirement, 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 424.57(a) defines an unpaid claim as an overpayment (including accrued interest, as applicable) made by the Medicare program to the durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) supplier for which the supplier is responsible. The CR 8636 revised procedures in making a claim against a surety bond are as follows:
