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CERT DME Task Force

The DME Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) Outreach and Education Task Force is a multi-jurisdictional unit comprised of provider outreach experts from all four DME MACs. They collaborate to provide focused education to the Medicare supplier community in order to decrease the overall CERT error rate. The group uses feedback from CMS, published CERT data, the A/B CERT Outreach and Education Task Force, and input from the DME MAC Medical Directors when preparing educational materials and programs. Webinars, teleconferences, and live events at Medtrade are just a few examples of avenues used to educate suppliers.

The DME CERT Outreach and Education Task Force consists of representatives from each of the DME MACs and is independent from the CMS CERT Team and CERT Contractors, who are responsible for the calculation of the Medicare Fee-for-Service Improper payment rate.

CMS has added dedicated pages for the CERT Outreach and Education Task Forces (both DME MAC and A/B MAC). The pages include co-branded educational materials and upcoming events (i.e., participation in open door forums, etc.). Click hereExternal Website to access the CERT Outreach and Education Task Force page on the CMS website.

Upcoming Events

National DME CERT Education Task Force Surgical Dressing Webinar

The DME Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) Outreach and Education Task Force will conduct a national webinar on surgical dressings on May 8, 2025, at 1 pm ET (noon CT). This webinar will focus on common errors that the CERT contractor finds during post-pay reviews of claims for surgical dressings. There will be time for questions after the presentation.

Register today!External Website

See our tutorial on how to register for CGS WebinarsPDF.

Completed Event References

December 10, 2024 Manual WheelchairsPDF
June 18, 2024 Documentation RequirementsPDF
December 19, 2023 Positive Airway Pressure (PAP)PDF
June 1, 2023 Lower Limb Orthoses (LLO)PDF
November 2, 2022 Therapeutic Shoes for Persons with Diabetes (TSPD)PDF

Updated 04.10.2025

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