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A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve procedures under part B of the medicare program relating to durable medical equipment, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Mar 5, 1993

Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to revise procedures under Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) with regard to durable medical equipment, including requirements for: (1) national standards and supplier numbers for suppliers of medical equipment and supplies; (2) standardized certificates of medical necessity and uniform national coverage and utilization review criteria for certain medical equipment and supplies; (3) limited Medicare beneficiary liability for items and services for which payment is prohibited by reason of a supplier's failure to meet such national standards or lack of a valid supplier number; (4) the treatment of nebulizers and aspirators as miscellaneous items of durable medical equipment; and (5) payment of ostomy supplies, tracheostomy supplies, urologicals, surgical dressings, and other medical supplies. Amends SSA title XI to modify anti-kickback provisions. Provides for a freeze under Medicare part B in reasonable charges for parenteral and enteral nutrients, supplies, and equipment during 1994. Requires the Comptroller General to study and report to the Congress on: (1) services and supplies furnished to Medicare-eligible nursing facility residents; and (2) changes made to descriptions relating to codes for medical equipment and supplies.

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Who introduced it

Sen. Pryor, David H. [D-AR] · D–AR

Committees

  • Finance Committee
7 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

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  1. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

  2. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2487-2488)

  3. Introduced in Senate

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