Can Physicians and Treating Practitioners Provide Back and Knee Braces in Competitive Bidding?
Under the next round of Competitive Bidding, Round 2021, Physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, physical therapists and occupational therapists may provide OTS back braces and knee braces to their own patients as part of their professional services.
Under the next round of Competitive Bidding, Round 2021, Physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, physical therapists and occupational therapists may provide OTS back braces and knee braces to their own patients as part of their professional services. Payment will be based upon the payment amounts determined by the Competitive Bidding Program.
Hospitals may provide OTS back braces and OTS knee braces to patients during an admission or on date of discharge. This does not apply to a hospital owned DMEPOS supplier. A hospital owned DMEPOS supplier must be awarded a CB contract in order to provide the braces.
A SNF located within a CBA must be awarded a contract to provide braces to their patients.
Additional information about Round 2021 Competitive Bidding may be found here.