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Healthcare News: CMS announces suspension of prior authorization requirements for certain DMEPOS codes

CMS published a notice in the Federal Register on August 9 stating that it will be suspending prior authorization requirements for specific durable medical equipment, prosthetics/orthotics, and supply (DMEPOS) codes under certain circumstances, beginning January 1, 2023. All claims submitted before that date will require prior authorization documentation.

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