MedicaidCoverageMedium impact
Concurrent Care for Children Applicable to the Provision of DMS, DME, and Oxygen
Maryland Medicaid·MD · Pediatrics, Pulmonology·Provider Transmittal
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
This policy clarifies concurrent care billing rules for pediatric patients receiving Durable Medical Supplies (DMS), Durable Medical Equipment (DME), and oxygen services in Maryland Medicaid. It establishes guidelines for when multiple providers can bill for overlapping services for the same child patient.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team should review current pediatric patients receiving DMS, DME, or oxygen services to ensure concurrent care billing follows Maryland Medicaid guidelines. Update billing workflows to verify proper coordination between providers when multiple practitioners are treating the same pediatric patient for these services. Contact Maryland Medicaid if uncertain about concurrent billing scenarios.