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DME CERT Outreach and Education Task Force

CERT DME Task Force

The DME Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) Outreach and Education Task Force is a multi-jurisdictional unit comprised of provider outreach experts from all four DME MACs. They collaborate to provide focused education to the Medicare supplier community in order to decrease the overall CERT error rate. The group uses feedback from CMS, published CERT data, the A/B CERT Outreach and Education Task Force, and input from the DME MAC Medical Directors when preparing educational materials and programs. Webinars, teleconferences, and live events at Medtrade are just a few examples of avenues used to educate suppliers.

The DME CERT Outreach and Education Task Force consists of representatives from each of the DME MACs and is independent from the CMS CERT Team and CERT Contractors, who are responsible for the calculation of the Medicare Fee-for-Service Improper payment rate.

CMS has added dedicated pages for the CERT Outreach and Education Task Forces (both DME MAC and A/B MAC). The pages include co-branded educational materials and upcoming events (i.e., participation in open door forums, etc.). Click hereExternal Website to access the CERT Outreach and Education Task Force page on the CMS website.

Upcoming Events

DME CERT Education Task Force Enteral & Parenteral Nutrition Webinar

December 2, 2025, at 11 am ET (10 am CT)

Join the DME Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) Outreach and Education Task Force for a webinar to review errors the CERT contractor found in enteral and parenteral nutrition claims. There will be time for questions after the presentation.

Register today!External Website

Completed Event References

July 2025 Week 1 – 2025 CERT Documentation Deadline

Week 2 – Steps to Take if You Get a CERT Documentation Request

Week 3 – Verify Your Medical Records Correspondence Address

Week 4 – We Appreciate Your Efforts
May 8, 2025 Surgical DressingsPDF
December 10, 2024 Manual WheelchairsPDF
June 18, 2024 Documentation RequirementsPDF
December 19, 2023 Positive Airway Pressure (PAP)PDF
June 1, 2023 Lower Limb Orthoses (LLO)PDF
November 2, 2022 Therapeutic Shoes for Persons with Diabetes (TSPD)PDF

Updated: 11.06.2025

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