Regulatory Compliance & Standards Flashcards
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Which CMS Local Coverage Determination (LCD) specifically addresses hyperbaric oxygen therapy coverage for Medicare patients?
Answer: L33761
LCD L33761 (and its associated Policy Article) is the primary CMS coverage determination governing Medicare reimbursement for hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
When documenting wound measurements for HBO medical necessity under CMS guidelines, wounds must be reassessed at minimum every:
Answer: 30 days
CMS guidelines require wound reassessment at least every 30 days to demonstrate that the wound is responding to HBO therapy and to justify continued treatment.
Under NFPA 99 Chapter 14, the minimum number of trained hyperbaric personnel required to be present during a pressurized patient treatment in a Class A chamber is:
Answer: 2
NFPA 99 requires a minimum of two qualified hyperbaric personnel present during any pressurized treatment to ensure safe operation and emergency response capability.
Which accrediting body offers a specific hyperbaric medicine accreditation program recognized by CMS as a deemed status organization?
Answer: The Joint Commission
The Joint Commission holds CMS deemed status, meaning facilities accredited by TJC are considered to meet Medicare Conditions of Participation without separate state surveys.
A hyperbaric facility's emergency action plan (EAP) is required by which regulatory framework?
Answer: OSHA 29 CFR 1910.38 and NFPA 99
Both OSHA 29 CFR 1910.38 (Emergency Action Plans) and NFPA 99 Chapter 14 require hyperbaric facilities to maintain written emergency action plans.
For a diabetic foot ulcer to qualify for HBO therapy under CMS coverage, it must meet which Wagner grade classification at minimum?
Answer: Wagner Grade II
CMS requires diabetic foot ulcers to be Wagner Grade II or higher and have failed standard wound care for at least 30 days before HBO therapy is covered.
Hyperbaric oxygen chambers must undergo periodic pressure testing per ASME PVHO-1, with comprehensive re-inspection required at a minimum interval of:
Answer: 5 years
ASME PVHO-1 requires a comprehensive inspection of pressure vessels for human occupancy at least every five years, with more frequent visual inspections in between.