01/15/2026

CMS Updates F2F & WOPD List, Prior Authorization List, and Master List for DMEPOS

AAHomecare Alert published 1/14/2026

Earlier this week, CMS updated the Required Face-to-Face and Written Order Prior to Delivery List, Required Prior Authorization List, and Master List. There is a total of three lists that suppliers should be aware of:

1. Required Face-to-Face Encounter and Written Order Prior to Delivery (F2F/WOPD) List
2. Required Prior Authorization List
3. Master List of Items Potentially Subject to Face to Face Encounter, Written Order Prior to Delivery, and/or Prior Authorization (Master List)

Beginning April 13, 2026, items added to the Required F2F/WOPD List and Required Prior Authorization List will need to begin meeting the new requirements.

Required F2F/WOPD List:
Added the following items to the Required F2F/WOPD List:

• Stationary and Portable Oxygen Systems (E0424, E0431, E0433, E0434, E0439)
• Oxygen Concentrators (E1390, E1391, E1392)

Beginning on April 13, these items will be required to have a documented face to face encounter within six months prior to the written order.
 
Required Prior Authorization List:
Added the following items to the Required Prior Authorization List:

• Orthoses (L0651, L1844, L1846, L1852, L1932)
• Pneumatic Compression Devices (E0651, E0652)

Beginning on April 13, prior authorization will be implemented nationwide for the items listed.  CMS will publish sub regulatory guidance regarding the implementation of the items to the program.
 
Master List (items that are eligible to be added to a Required List):

• Continuous Glucose Monitor Supplies (A4238, E2103)
• Wound Dressings (A6214, A6233)
• Compression Garments and Accessories (A6583, A6593)
• Respiratory and Airway Clearance Devices (A7025, E0468, E0469)
• Therapeutic Electrical & Neuromodulation Devices (E0743, E0762)
• Light therapy (E0691)
• Power Mobility Accessories (E2377)
• Orthotic and Prosthetic Additions (L1499, L2999, L5783, L5841)
• Misc DME (E1399)

Note: There is no immediate direct impact to suppliers for items being added to the Master List; inclusion simply means the items are eligible to be added to the F2F/WOPD Required List and/or Prior Authorization Required List in the future.