Lymphedema Compression Treatment Items
Section 4133 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA), 2023, established a new Medicare DMEPOS benefit category for standard and custom-fitted compression garments and additional lymphedema compression treatment items to service a medical purpose.
The new benefit started January 1, 2024. You can find additional information in these resources:
- Lymphedema Compression Treatment Items – Correct Coding and Billing
- Lymphedema Compression Treatment Items Fact Sheet
- Lymphedema Compression Treatment Items Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Lymphedema Compression Treatment Items: Implementation (MM13286)
- Lymphedema Compression Treatment Items Requirement for Registration with the Food and Drug Administration
August 16, 2024