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COMAR 10.09.12 Disposable Medical Supplies and Durable Medical Equipment and 10.09.18 Oxygen and Related Respitory Equipment Services

Q: Who is affected by this change?

This affects Maryland Medicaid Pulmonology, PM&R (Physical Medicine & Rehab), Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, General Practice providers in MD on Medicaid plans.

Maryland Medicaid·MD · Pulmonology, PM&R (Physical Medicine & Rehab), Physical Therapy +2 more·Medical Supply and Equipment

Effective date

Not stated

We identified it

Jun 20, 2026

Days to comply

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Summary

Maryland Medicaid has updated regulations for disposable medical supplies, durable medical equipment, and oxygen/respiratory equipment services. This affects billing and coverage requirements for DME providers serving Maryland Medicaid patients.

Action Required

Action needed

Immediately: Billing team should review the complete Maryland Medicaid transmittal document to identify specific changes to DME billing requirements, coverage criteria, and documentation standards. Update billing procedures and prior authorization processes for disposable medical supplies, DME, and oxygen equipment per new COMAR regulations. Verify compliance with updated Maryland Medicaid guidelines before submitting claims.

Related policy hubs

Maryland Medicaid policies MD policy changes Pulmonology PM&R (Physical Medicine & Rehab)Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy General Practice