Medicare program; carrier jurisdiction for claims for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS)--HCFA. Final rule

This final rule would address the provisions of section 1834(a)(12) of the Social Security Act that authorizes us to designate one carrier for one or more regions to process all claims within that region. It incorporates in regulations the four designated carriers that will process claims for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, supplies and certain other items covered under Part B of Medicare. We expect the above changes to lead to more efficient and economical administration of the Medicare program.