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DMEPOS Facility Accreditation FAQ

Q- Is Facility Accreditation mandatory for all DMEPOSs suppliers?
A- No.  Facility Accreditation is mandatory for all Pedorthists, Post Mastectomy Fitters, orthopedic fitters/technicians, athletic trainers, DME and Pharmacy suppliers and certain other suppliers.  It is currently voluntary for DPMs, orthotists, prosthetists, and certain other defined medical practitioners.

Q- How does  AccreditationChamp’s facility accreditation program differ from others?
A-  AccreditationChamp not only offers you the most comprehensive Facility Accreditation Policies and Procedures manual on the market (click here for details of what’s included), but we also offer you money-saving group-buying opportunities on products and services your Practice needs. These savings could exceed the cost of being a member of  AccreditationChamp. Click here for more information on our partnerships. Our policy manual writers have the legal, accounting, business, and facility accreditation experience you can count on.

Q- How can  AccreditationChamp save my Practice money?
A-  AccreditationChamp saves you money in several ways. First, we save you time, by producing a comprehensive, yet easy-to-use, Policies and Procedures Manual that is turnkey for you. This frees up your time to see more patients. Second, we bring your practice into further compliance with Federal rules, reducing the time and expense you would suffer from audits and reducing your risk of lawsuits. Finally, we save you money with our business partnerships. Click here for more information on our partnerships.

Q- What about changes and upgrades?
A- Your initial purchase includes one year of free changes and upgrades. To make changes in your information, log back into the site and change the data you want. All you have to do is download an up-to-date version and print. It’s that easy. Meanwhile,  AccreditationChamp will be working behind the scenes to keep the Policies and Procedures Manual up-to-date with changes in the law. We will also be adding enhancements and other upgrades. When we’ve made changes on our end, we will notify you by e-mail and you have the option to login and download a completely updated version. To keep your service active in later years and to continue to save money through our partnership program,  AccreditationChamp will charge you a continuing annual membership fee. You may cancel at any anniversary date.

Q- How do I start?
A-  AccreditationChamp makes it easy. After registration, you answer a series of questions online to allow us to create a manual that is customized to your situation. To start, click here.

Q- Why is there DMEPOS Facility Accreditation?
A- CMS is trying to reduce fraud and abuse by verifying that all DMEPOS suppliers a) really exist and b) meet certain minimum standards. The facility accreditation process uses onsite inspectors to verify both.

Q- Who is doing the accreditation?
A- CMS authorized (or “deemed”) 10 agencies to manage the process. Different agencies have different specialties or areas of focus within DMEPOS.

Q- Which agencies make the most sense for AccreditationChamp's system?
A- The AccreditationChamp system has been cross-referenced to the rules of ABC and BOC.

Q- What does ABC and BOC stand for and how can I reach them?
A- ABC stands for the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics. To read Facility Accreditation Information and required standards from ABC, click here.

BOC stands for The Board of Certification/Accreditation, International. To read Facility Accreditation Information and required standards from BOC, click here.

Q- How much do ABC and BOC charge to accredit my facility?
A- For both ABC and BOC, the costs average around $1,000 per year for one location, in a three year window. Fees for nearby additional locations are reduced. Some fees are paid up-front. Please check out their websites to see current pricing. Remember, all agencies must send an on-site inspector.

Q- Can this manual be used for both ABC and BOC?
A- Yes.

Q- Where can I read more about CMS’s rules for Facility Accreditation?
A- Go to our Medicare Links page here.