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Provider Notice issued 01/25/05
Informational Notice
no: M200-05-01
To: Participating Durable Medical Equipment and Supply Providers
Date: January 25, 2005
Re: DME Handbook Update
In an informational notice issued by the department November 30, 2004, providers were informed that effective January 1, 2005, the department will provide for the purchase of durable medical equipment used for the purpose of respiratory care. Durable medical equipment that requires ongoing maintenance and is used in the delivery of oxygen and respiratory care services (ventilators/oxygen concentrators) will continue to be reimbursed on a rental basis only. In addition to these changes, the bulletin includes updates regarding the prior approval telephone number and fax machine information.
The changes discussed above have been added to the DME handbook and are available on the department’s Web site at:
<http://www.hfs.illinois.gov/handbooks/>
If you do not have access to the Internet, or need a paper copy, printed copies are available upon written request. You need to specify a physical street address to ensure delivery. Submit your written request or fax to:
Illinois Department Healthcare and Family Services
Provider Participation Unit
Post Office Box 19114
Springfield, Illinois 62794-9114
Fax Number: 217-557-8800
E-mail address is HFS.PPU@illinois.gov
The revised pages are dated January 2005. The affected items are designated by “=” signs to the left. This Provider Bulletin lists the pages to be removed and replaced.
To reduce copying and mailing cost, the department may not always include hardcopies of attachments referenced in notices and bulletins. Web site links will be identified so providers may view and print the material from the Internet. Providers wishing to receive e-mail notification, when new provider information has been posted by the department, may register at the following IDPA Web sites:
http://www.hfs.illinois.gov/provrel/
If you have any questions regarding this bulletin, please contact the Bureau of Comprehensive Health Services toll-free at 877-782-5565.
Instructions For Updating Handbook
M-210.5 Requests for Replacement
Remove page November 2001 IDPA M-210 (3) and insert new page January 2005 IDPA M-210 (3)
M-211.1 Prior Approval Requests
Remove page November 2001 IDPA M-211 (3-4) and insert new page January 2005 IDPA M-211 (3-4)
M-212.21 C‑PAP or BiPAP Equipment
Remove page March 2003 IDPA M-212 (3) and insert new page January 2005 IDPA M-212 (3)
M-212.23 Apnea Monitors
Remove page March 2003 IDPA M-212 (4) and insert new page January 2005 IDPA M-212 (4)
M-212.24 Ventilators
Remove page March 2003 IDPA M-212 (5) and insert new page January 2005 IDPA M-212 (5)
M-212.71 TENS Unit
Remove page March 2003 IDPA M-212 (13) and insert new page January 2005 IDPA M-212 (13)
M-212.72 Home Uterine Monitoring
Remove page March 2003 IDPA M-212 (14) and insert new page January 2005 IDPA M-212 (14)
M-212.74 Osteogenesis Bone Growth Stimulator
Remove page March 2003 IDPA M-212 (15-16) and insert new page January 2005 IDPA M-212 (15-16)