Reminder: Eliminating Certificates of Medical Necessity & Durable Medical Equipment Information Forms — January 1, 2023

All Certificates of Medical Necessity (CMNs) and Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Information Forms (DIFs) have been discontinued effective for dates of service January 1, 2023 and after.

If CMNs or DIFs, including those for oxygen, are included on electronic claims and the from date of service is on or after January 1, 2023, the claims will be rejected by CEDI. Claims with dates of service prior to January 1, 2023 should still include CMN and DIF information in accordance with DME MAC processing and policy guidelines.

For questions regarding your electronic claim submissions, please contact the CEDI Help Desk at ngs.cedihelpdesk@anthem.com or at 866-311-9184.All other processing and payment related questions should be directed to the DME MACs.

Post Date: 11/14/2023