Standard Written Order (SWO) Resources
Effective for dates of service on or after January 1, 2020, only one type of order is needed for DMEPOS. A SWO must be communicated to the supplier prior to claim submission. For certain items of DMEPOS, a written order is required prior to delivery (WOPD) of the item(s) to the beneficiary.
SWO Resources:
- Clarifying The Use of As-Needed/PRN Orders for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS)
- Entering the Correct Ordering Practitioner on Claims
- Local Coverage Article: Standard Documentation Requirements for All Claims Submitted to DME MACs (A55426)
- Medical Review Q&A: Final Rule CMS-1713-F – Standard Written Orders
- Standard Elements for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Order, and Master List of DMEPOS Items Potentially Subject to a Face-to-Face Encounter and Written Orders Prior to Delivery and, or Prior Authorization Requirements
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- Standard Written Order Fact Sheet
- Supplier Manual – Chapter 3 Supplier Documentation
Written Order Prior to Delivery (WOPD) and Face-to-Face Encounter Resources
- CMS Required Face-To-Face Encounter and Written Order Prior to Delivery List
- Dear Physician Letter: Written Order Prior to Delivery and Face-to-Face Encounter
- Required Face-to-Face Encounter and Written Order Prior to Delivery (WOPD) List Announcement
- Update to Required Face-to-Face Encounter and Written Order Prior to Delivery (WOPD) List Effective April 17, 2023
- Written Order Prior to Delivery (WOPD) Lookup