Subscribe Unsubscribe     To view a list of your representatives on Capitol Connection, enter your zip code in either box above.   Welcome from RATC Chair Are you having problems with cushions and ICD-9 Codes? 11/30/2004 If you are a provider of custom rehab and are having a problem with the implementation of Medicare's new requirements for certain icd-9 codes, please let the RATC now about it by completing the "Contact RATC" form here on our website. We are the only unified voice representing the rehab i...  (read more)   REHAB HEADLINES Mobilty Assistive Equipment Tracking Sheet 3/30/2005 Industry experts are anxiously awaiting the release of the latest coverage criteria for mobility assistive equipment. This coverage criteria includes all types of mobility equipment ranging from walkers to high-end power wheelchairs. For more information and the latest updates, please visit CMS's we...  (read more)   CMS Posts Much Anticipated Power Wheelchair Codes 2/4/2005 CMS has posted its newest HCPCS codes for Power Wheelchairs and POV's. AAHomecare's RATC is currently reviewing these codes and is anticipating comments soon. These comments will be posted to our website as soon as they are made public. If you have any concerns or issues with these codes please let ...  (read more)   RATC Asks CMS to look at ICD-9 + Cushion Problems 11/30/2004 The RATC submitted a letter to CMS yesterday concerning the problems that its member-providers are having with the implementation of the new wheelchair seating policy, specifically the new regulation linking access to cushions based on a small category of diagnosis codes. The RATC feels that this po...  (read more)   SADMERC Updates Product Classification 11/16/2004 The SADMERC has updated their Product Classification Listing showing the reassignment of adjustable products to K0108. The SADMERC product verification listing it attached to this article. The RATC Expects to hear the following from the SADMERC: 1) Fee Schedules will again be ...  (read more)   DMERC's Announce New Cushion and Back Allowables 11/16/2004 The 4 regional DMERC's have updated their Temporary Fee Schedules to include payment allowables for adjustable seat cushion products assigned to K0108, and these updated allowables offer a significant improvement in payments for ROHO and other premium adjustable products. Please note tha...  (read more)   SADMERC Makes Progress on Wheelchair Seating Policy Changes 11/2/2004 The SADMERC continues to work hard with the regional DMERC’s and CMS as they attempt to implement the coding changes and fee adjustments announced at MEDTRADE last week. The latest information from Dr. Edwards at the SADMERC is that the SADMERC and DMERC’s are in the process of adjusting their softw...  (read more)   SADMERC Announces relief for Custom Molded Cushions 10/28/2004 At Medtrade Orlando, yesterday, Dr. Edwards from the SADMERC announced that the allowable fees for K0658 and K0666 HCPCS codes (custom molded seat and back respectively) have been changed to individual consideration. This change will be retroactive to October 1, 2004. On October 20, the RATC submit...  (read more)   CMS Announces Wheelchair Seating Policy Update 10/26/2004 Medicare Part B Wheelchair Seating Policy Update This update is courtesy of RATC Member Tom Borcherding at The ROHO Group. As a result of the coding verification process and the publication of interim allowables for the codes included in the new Wheelchair Seating Policy, an immediate...  (read more)   RATC Submits Letter to CMS Concerning the New Wheelchair Seating Policy 9/21/2004 The RATC submitted a letter to CMS today and the 4 regional DMERC Medical Directors asking for an extention on the grace period for the implementation of the new wheelchair seating codes on Oct. 1. Click on the icon to read our letter.