When does this change take effect?

This change is effective Jan 1, 2024.

MedicaidCoverageMedium impact

5160-10-23 - DMEPOS: pulse oximeters. (Amend/Final File)

Q: Who is affected by this change?

This affects Ohio Medicaid Pulmonology, Cardiology, Critical Care, Emergency Medicine providers in OH on Medicaid plans.

Ohio Medicaid·OH · Pulmonology, Cardiology, Critical Care +1 more·Medical Policy

Effective date

Jan 1, 2024

We identified it

Jun 20, 2026

Days to comply

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Summary

Ohio Department of Medicaid has amended their DMEPOS policy for pulse oximeters, effective January 1, 2024. This updates coverage and billing requirements for pulse oximeter equipment under Ohio Medicaid.

Action Required

Action needed

By January 1, 2024: Billing team must review updated Ohio Medicaid DMEPOS policy for pulse oximeters and verify current billing procedures align with new requirements. Contact Ohio Department of Medicaid at 614-752-3877 for specific policy details not available in this summary document.

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