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5160-10-08 - DMEPOS: high-frequency chest wall oscillation (HFCWO) devices. (Amend/Final File)
Ohio Medicaid·OH · Pulmonology, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine·Medical Policy
Effective date
Jan 1, 2024
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Ohio Medicaid has amended its policy for high-frequency chest wall oscillation (HFCWO) devices under rule 5160-10-08, effective January 1, 2024. This update modifies coverage criteria and billing requirements for HFCWO devices used primarily for airway clearance in patients with conditions like cystic fibrosis.
Action Required
By January 1, 2024: Billing team must review updated Ohio Medicaid coverage criteria for HFCWO devices and ensure all claims for these devices comply with the amended rule 5160-10-08. Verify documentation requirements and prior authorization processes have been updated in billing system for Ohio Medicaid patients requiring HFCWO devices.