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Audit of Round 2021 of the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies Competitive Bidding Program

Announced on  | Last Modified on  | Project Number: A-05-23-00021
Status
Active
Agency
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

OBJECTIVE

CMS administers a competitive bidding program under which prices for selected durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies furnished in specified areas are determined through a competitive bidding process. Federal law requires OIG to assess the process used by CMS to conduct the competitive bidding and subsequent pricing determinations under the first two rounds. Federal law also permits OIG to continue to verify such calculations for subsequent rounds (Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, § 154(a)(1)(A)(iv), adding subparagraph 42 U.S.C. § 1395w-3(a)(1)(E)). We will review the process used by CMS to conduct competitive bidding and to make subsequent pricing determinations during round 2021 of the competitive bidding program.

TIMELINE

  • September 19, 2023
    Announced
  • Today
    Office of Audit Services In-Progress
  • Est FY2026
    Estimated Fiscal Year for Project Completion
Work Plan Type
Office of Audit Services
HHS Agencies
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Issue Areas
Financial Stewardship Medical Supplies and Equipment OIG Statutory Authority and Regulatory Matters
Target Groups
-
Financial Groups
Medicare B