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Lymphedema Treatment Act Resources

What you need to know about the Lymphedema Treatment Act?

The Lymphedema Treatment Act (LTA) represents an important milestone in improving access to medically necessary compression therapy for people living with lymphedema. Effective January 1, 2024, Medicare beneficiaries gained coverage for certain compression treatment items used in the management of lymphedema.

The Lymphedema Treatment Act provides Medicare coverage for the diagnosis of Lymphedema by amending the Medicare statute to allow for coverage of compression supplies.  The Lymphedema Treatment Act will amend Sec. 1861 [42 U.S.C. 1395x] of the Social Security Act to enable coverage of these items under Durable Medical Equipment.

Categories

  • Adjustable Wraps
  • Nighttime
  • Efficacy Aids
  • Bandages
  • Knit (RTW & Custom) - toe, knee, thigh, waist, arm, glove. genital, neck/head

A HCPS Code (healthcare Common Procedure Coding System Codes) is never a guarantee of coverage or payment for any claim submitted for payment to any private and public insurance carrier.

DIAGNOSIS CODES NEEDED FOR COVERAGE:

  • 189.0 – Lymphedema, not elsewhere classified
  • Q82.0 – Hereditary Lymphedema
  • 197.2 – Postmastectomy Lymphedema Syndrome
  • 197.89 – Other postprocedural complications and disorders of the circulatory system, not elsewhere classified

Summary

  • Coverage determinations will be made on an individual, claim by claim basis beginning January 1, 2024
  • DMEPOS suppliers are responsible for all aspects of furnishing the item, including fitting and measuring

Lymphedema Compression Treatment Items | CMS

  • Fast Facts: CMS Rule 1780 Final Rule & The Lymphedema Treatment act (wsimg.com)

Supporting Access to Compression Therapy

Access to medically necessary compression therapy can play an important role in long-term lymphedema management. As coverage becomes more accessible through Medicare, JOBST remains committed to supporting healthcare professionals, fitters, suppliers, and patients with educational resources, product information, and reimbursement tools designed to simplify the process.

JOBST LTA Resources

Quick Reference Guide

To view a list of JOBST® compression products and its CMS Suggested HCPCS Codes, click here.

JOBST® PDAC Letters

To download PDAC approval letters for JOBST® compression products, make a selection from the menu below:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 














Medicare & CMS Resources

If you’re a person with Medicare, learn more about your Medicare coverage for lymphedema compression treatment items.

To read about what’s covered under CMS guidelines, click here: Lymphedema Compression Treatment Items | CMS

Advocacy & Education

Learn about the group who got this bill passed and how you can help: Home | The Lymphedema Advocacy Group

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Please note: A HCPCS Code (Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System Codes) is never a guarantee of coverage or payment for any claim submitted for payment to any private and public insurance carrier.

If you need further information reach out to your JOBST® sales representative or visit https://www.cms.gov/medicare/payment/fee-schedules/dmepos-fee-schedule/lymphedema-compression-treatment-items.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) uses the Palmetto GBA LLC.,  as the Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) for Pricing, Data Analysis, and Coding (PDAC). The PDAC Contractor maintains the Product Classification List, located at https://www4.palmettogba. com/pdac.dmecs/. The Product Classification List is a searchable database containing products that have received HCPCS Coding Verification from the PDAC and their corresponding HCPCS Codes. BSN Medical Inc., however, makes no representations as to the accuracy of the information contained within the PDAC Database, nor any representations as to whether its products are reimbursable under any government sponsored healthcare program and/or private-insurance program. It is the provider’s sole responsibility, in consultation with the insurer, if necessary, to determine medical necessity, ensure coverage criteria is met, and submit appropriate HCPCS Codes, modifiers, and charges for services rendered. RV: 12/25