New DFEC Durable Medical Equipment Utilization Review

Effective May 13, 2023, the Office of Workers’ Compensation (OWCP) Division of Federal Employees’ Compensation (DFEC) Program is implementing new utilization review (UR) for Durable Medical Equipment (DME) procedure codes and modifier combinations.

Please refer to 23-07 DFEC Circular for additional information.

Procedure Code Modifier New Utilization Review Restrictions
E1800. E1801, E1802, E1805, E1806, E1810, E1811, E1812, E1815, E1816, E1818, E1820, E1821, E1825, E1830, E1831, E1840 RR Rental of extension/flexion device is limited to once in 31 days
E0100, E0105, E0110, E0112, E0114, E0621. E0955, E2378 NU Purchase of patient’s sling or seat is limited to once in 366 days
E0670, E0720, E0730, E0748, E0760 NU Purchase of DME equipment is limited to once in a lifetime
E0156, E0158, E0159, E0731, E2102 NU Purchase of DME equipment is limited to once in 1095 days
E1020 NU Purchase of DME equipment is limited to twice in 1825 days
E1028 NU Purchase of DME equipment is limited to six in 366 days
E0130, E0135, E0140, E0141, E0143, E0144, E0147, E0148, E0149, E0165, E0170, E0171, E0181, E0182, E0183, E0184, E0185, E0186, E0187, E0193, E0194, E0196, E0197, E0198, E0235, E0240, E0245, E0247, E0248, E0250, E0251, E0255, E0256, E0260, E0261, E0290, E0291, E0292, E0293, E0294, E0295, E0301, E0302, E0303, E0304, E0305, E0316, E0471, E0620, E0625, E0627, E0629, E0630, E0635, E0636, E0637, E0638, E0639, E0640, E0641, E0642, E0958, E0968, E0986, E1002, E1003, E1004, E1005, E1006, E1007, E1008, E1010, E1012, E1029, E1030, E1035, E1036, E1038, E1039, E1050, E1060, E1070, E1083, E1084, E1085, E1086, E1087, E1088, E1089, E1090, E1092, E1093, E1100, E1130, E1140, E1150, E1160, E1161, E1170, E1171, E1172, E1180, E1190, E1195, E1200, E1221, E1222, E1223, E1224, E1225, E1226, E1227, E1228, E1230, E1240, E1250, E1260, E1270, E1280, E1285, E1290, E1295, K0800, K0801, K0802, K0806, K0807, K0808, K0812, K0813, K0814, K0815, K0816, K0820, K0821, K0822, K0823, K0824, K0825, K0826, K0827, K0828, K0829, K0830, K0831, K0835, K0836, K0837, K0838, K0839, K0840, K0841, K0842, K0843, K0848, K0849, K0850, K0851, K0852, K0854, K0855, K0856, K0857, K0858, K0859, K0860, K0861, K0862, K0863, K0864, K0868, K0869, K0870, K0871, K0877, K0878, K0879, K0880, K0884, K0885, K0886, K0898, K0899 NU Purchase of DME equipment is limited to once in 1825 days

For additional information, you may contact our Call Center at the number listed below, where a Call Center representative will be happy to assist you.

Division of Federal Employees' Compensation (DFEC):
1-844-493-1966

OWCP-CNSI Virtual Help Session

OWCP-CNSI will host a virtual help session on Friday May 5th from 2:30-3:30 pm ET. Providers will have an opportunity to ask general questions regarding the medical bill processing system including enrollment, authorizations, billing, and web portal features. During this open forum, attendees are not obligated to stay for the full hour. Please see the News section for further information

OWCP-CNSI Virtual Help Session

OWCP-CNSI will host Virtual Help Session on Friday May 5th from 2:30-3:30 pm ET.
Providers will have an opportunity to ask general questions regarding the medical bill processing system including enrollment, authorizations, billing, and web portal features. Providers will be able to gain insight on helpful information, available tools and to request further assistance.

During this open forum, attendees are not obligated to stay for the full hour.

If you are interested in joining, please click this link to register. Attendee name and email are required to register for the event. Once entered, you will receive an invitation with a link to join the event.

Tips for the Virtual Help Session call:

  • Please refrain from referencing specific claimant information or disclosing other protected health information (PHI) during the call
  • Participants can participate via voice or chat during the session
  • The help session will be memorialized via recording and/or transcription to ensure all questions and issues are captured
  • Providers are not required to attend for the duration of the call

We welcome the opportunity to connect with you!

If you need any technical assistance prior to or during the call, please contact WCMBP_TRAINING@cns-inc.com for help.

MBIC Card Changes

DEEOIC and DCMWC Claimants: DEEOIC and DCMWC will be changing from Conduent to myMatrixx to handle all pharmacy services. You may reach myMatrixx, 24 hours a day, at toll-free number 1-866-686-9592 for DEEOIC and 1-877-880-9215 for DCMWC. Check your mail for a new benefits card along with associated documents. Your current card is still active until you get a new card.

OWCP-CNSI Virtual Help Session

OWCP-CNSI will host Virtual Help Session on Friday April 14th from 11 am to 1 pm ET.
Providers will have an opportunity to join the call to ask general questions regarding the medical bill processing system including enrollment, authorization submission, billing, and web portal features. Providers will be able to gain insight on helpful information, available tools and to request further assistance.

If you are interested in joining, please click this link to register. Attendee name and email are required to register for the event. Once entered, you will receive an invitation with a link to join the event.

Tips for the Virtual Help Session call:

  • Please refrain from referencing specific claimant information or disclosing other protected health information (PHI) during the call
  • Participants can participate via voice or chat during the session
  • The help session will be memorialized via recording and/or transcription to ensure all questions and issues are captured
  • Providers are not required to attend for the duration of the call

We welcome the opportunity to connect with you!

If you need any technical assistance prior to or during the call, please contact WCMBP_TRAINING@cns-inc.com for help.

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