Standard Written Order (SWO) Resources
The prescriber must send an SWO to the supplier before they send a claim. For certain items of DMEPOS, Medicare requires a written order prior to delivery (WOPD) of the item to the beneficiary.
SWO Resources:
- Q&A: Final Rule CMS-1713-F – Standard Written Orders
- Standard Documentation Requirements for All Claims Submitted to DME MACs (A55426)
- Standard Elements for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Order, and Master List of DMEPOS Items Potentially Subject to a Face-to-Face Encounter and Written Orders Prior to Delivery and, or Prior Authorization Requirements [MLN SE20007]
- Supplier Manual – Chapter 3 Supplier Documentation
Written Order Prior to Delivery (WOPD) and Face-to-Face Encounter Resources