CMS has released clarification on payment for maintenance and servicing of certain oxygen equipment as a result of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Privacy Act (MIPPA) of 2008. MIPPA established payment rules and supplier responsibilities related to the maintenance and servicing of oxygen concentrators and transfilling equipment.

Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (MIPPA) (PubLNo 110-275)

The Social Security Act sections related to the Medicare and Medicaid programs, as published in the CCH Medicare and Medicaid Guide, have been updated to reflect the “Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008” (MIPPA) (PubLNo 110-275). The law section now includes revisions of existing law, the addition of new sections enacted by MIPPA, and updated amendment notes and histories.

Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008

On July 15, 2008, the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (MIPPA) (PubLNo 110-275) was enacted. As a result of this new legislation many payment systems and other Medicare programs were immediately affected. Below is a brief summary of how different providers are affected by this new legislation.