DMEPOS Accreditation Organizations

DMEPOS suppliers are required to be accredited by a CMS-approved DMEPOS accreditation organization to enroll in and bill Medicare. The purpose of accreditation is to ensure DMEPOS suppliers meet the CMS DMEPOS Quality Standards and are in compliance with Medicare program requirements.

The DMEPOS accreditation requirements are established under Section 1834(a)(20) of the Social Security Act:

• Section 1834(a)(20)(A) requires the Secretary to establish and implement quality standards for the suppliers of the items and services described in section 1834(a)(20)(D) of the Act to be applied by recognized independent accrediting organizations.
• Section 1834(a)(20)(B) requires the Secretary to designate and approve one or more independent AOs for purposes of applying the quality standards referenced in section 1834(a)(20)(A) of the Act.
• Section 1834(a)(20)(F)(i) requires (and with certain exceptions) the Secretary to mandate that suppliers of the items and services described in section 1834(a)(20)(D) of the Act submit to the Secretary evidence of accreditation by an AO designated under section 1834(a)(20)(B) of the Act.

In order to be approved and maintain approval as a DMEPOS accreditation organization under 42 CFR 424.58, DMEPOS accreditation organizations must apply and demonstrate reasonable assurance that:

• The organization’s DMEPOS accreditation program requirements meet or exceed Medicare program requirements.
• DMEPOS suppliers that the organization accredits accrediting organization accredits meet or exceed Medicare program requirements.
• The DMEPOS accrediting organization is compliant with all provisions under 42 CFR 424.58.

Suppliers and providers seeking accreditation or additional information about the CMS-approved DMEPOS accreditation organizations and their accreditation programs should contact the accreditation organizations directly. The list of current CMS-approved DMEPOS accreditation organizations and their contact information is available in the section below.