External infusion pumps and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) devices are among new product categories that will be included in a Medicare competitive bidding process this fall in the nine metropolitan areas that competed in the original “round-one” bidding in 2009. CMS announced plans April 17 for a “recompete” in the nine round-one regions as part of the Medicare durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies competitive bidding program.
New prices were set in the nine areas beginning Jan. 1, 2011, based on the round-one bids, which so far...