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A patient receiving CPAP requests a heated humidifier add-on. Which HCPCS code typically describes a heated humidifier used with a positive airway pressure device?

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Key Facts: BOC-CDME Exam

100

Total Items

BOC CDME MCQ

13 mo

DME Capped Rental

Most items; oxygen 36+24

$50,000

Surety Bond

Per supplier location

4×70%×30

CPAP Compliance

Hr/nights/days for continued coverage

BOC CDME is the DMEPOS supplier compliance credential. 100 items, 2-3 hours. Master DME 5 criteria (durable, medical, used in home), DME MAC jurisdictions A/B/C/D, Standard Written Order, ABN/GA modifier, capped rental (13 mo most DME, 36+24 mo oxygen), CPAP compliance (4hr × 70% × 30 days), $50,000 surety bond, NPI Type 1/2, and OIG LEIE monthly screening.

Sample BOC-CDME Practice Questions

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1Which acronym describes the full scope of items the Medicare DMEPOS benefit covers?
A.Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies
B.Durable Medical Equipment Provider Operating System
C.Direct Medical Equipment Purchase Ordering Service
D.Diagnostic Medical Equipment, Procedures, and Outpatient Services
Explanation: DMEPOS stands for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies — the four product categories Medicare Part B covers under this benefit.
2To qualify as Durable Medical Equipment under Medicare, an item must meet five criteria. Which option is NOT one of them?
A.Used primarily for a medical reason
B.Appropriate for use in the home
C.Withstands repeated use (durable, generally three or more years)
D.Prescribed by a board-certified specialist
Explanation: Medicare's five DME criteria require the item to be durable, used for a medical reason, not useful in the absence of illness or injury, used in the home, and appropriate for home use. The prescriber does not need to be a specialist.
3How many DME MAC jurisdictions process Medicare Part B DMEPOS claims in the United States?
A.2
B.4
C.6
D.10
Explanation: CMS divides DMEPOS claims processing among four DME MAC jurisdictions (A, B, C, and D), each covering a specific group of states.
4A patient brings in a prescription that lists only the item name and prescriber signature. Under the 2020 unified Standard Written Order (SWO) requirements, which additional element MUST appear before dispensing?
A.Beneficiary date of birth
B.Insurance group number
C.Pharmacy NCPDP number
D.Diagnosis code in ICD-9 format
Explanation: An SWO must contain the beneficiary's name or Medicare Beneficiary Identifier, item description, quantity, ordering practitioner's name and NPI, signature, and date — and the beneficiary's date of birth is required to identify the patient.
5For most DMEPOS items requiring a face-to-face encounter, the visit must occur within how many months prior to the SWO date?
A.3 months
B.6 months
C.12 months
D.24 months
Explanation: Medicare requires the in-person face-to-face encounter to occur within six months prior to the date of the Standard Written Order for many DMEPOS items on the Required Face-to-Face list.
6What is the primary purpose of an Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN)?
A.To collect demographic information for new Medicare patients
B.To notify the beneficiary in writing that Medicare may not pay and to assign financial responsibility
C.To request prior authorization from the DME MAC
D.To document HIPAA privacy practices
Explanation: An ABN is issued before furnishing an item that Medicare may not cover; it informs the beneficiary of potential noncoverage so they can decide to accept financial responsibility.
7Which HCPCS modifier indicates that all coverage criteria for a DMEPOS item have been met and supporting documentation is on file?
A.GA
B.GZ
C.KX
D.RR
Explanation: Modifier KX is appended when the supplier confirms that the medical necessity criteria specified in the LCD have been met and documentation is available on request.
8What is the standard surety bond amount Medicare requires per practice location for a DMEPOS supplier?
A.$10,000
B.$25,000
C.$50,000
D.$100,000
Explanation: Medicare requires DMEPOS suppliers to maintain a $50,000 surety bond for each enrolled practice location to protect the program from fraudulent billing.
9Which entity issues and maintains the National Supplier Clearinghouse (NSC) supplier number for DMEPOS providers?
A.Office of Inspector General
B.CMS through its NSC contractor
C.The Joint Commission
D.State Medicaid agencies
Explanation: CMS contracts with the NSC to issue, renew, and revalidate Medicare DMEPOS supplier numbers for all enrolled suppliers.
10How many Medicare DMEPOS Supplier Standards must a supplier comply with to maintain billing privileges?
A.Approximately 10 standards
B.Exactly 20 standards
C.More than 30 standards
D.Approximately 50 standards
Explanation: The Medicare DMEPOS Supplier Standards include more than 30 requirements (currently 30+), all of which a supplier attests to during PECOS enrollment.

About the BOC-CDME Exam

BOC Certified DME Specialist — for DMEPOS suppliers handling intake, product selection, dispensing, billing, and Medicare regulatory compliance. Covers patient intake/medical necessity, product selection (beds, wheelchairs, oxygen, CPAP, walkers), dispensing/setup, Medicare DMEPOS billing (HCPCS, modifiers, ABN, capped rental), regulatory compliance (supplier standards, accreditation, HIPAA, OIG), performance management, and business operations (NSC enrollment, surety bond, NPI).

Questions

100 scored questions

Time Limit

2-3 hours (per BOC)

Passing Score

Scaled (BOC-set)

Exam Fee

Per BOC (BOC)

BOC-CDME Exam Content Outline

20%

Billing & Medicare

HCPCS, modifiers (KX/GA/GZ/RR/NU/UE), ABN, prior auth, claims, capped rental

20%

Product Selection

Beds, wheelchairs (K0001/K0823/K0848), oxygen, CPAP, walkers, hospital equipment

15%

Intake & Assessment

Patient intake, documentation, face-to-face, medical necessity

15%

Regulatory Compliance

Supplier standards, accreditation (BOC/ACHC/JCAHO), HIPAA, OIG LEIE, Stark/AKS

15%

Dispensing & Setup

Delivery, setup, training, safety education, POD documentation

10%

Performance Management

Productivity, quality metrics, returns, repairs, supplier productivity

5%

Business Operations

NSC supplier enrollment, $50,000 surety bond per location, NPI, PECOS

How to Pass the BOC-CDME Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Scaled (BOC-set)
  • Exam length: 100 questions
  • Time limit: 2-3 hours (per BOC)
  • Exam fee: Per BOC

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

BOC-CDME Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master DME 5 criteria (durable + medical + not absent illness + home use + beneficiary)
2Memorize capped rental: 13 months most DME, 36+24 months oxygen
3Drill CPAP compliance: 4 hr/night × 70% nights × 30 days within 90-day trial
4Know modifier menu: KX (necessity met), GA (ABN), GZ (no necessity), RR (rental), NU (new), UE (used)
5Apply supplier compliance: $50,000 surety bond per location, OIG LEIE monthly screening, accreditation maintained

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the 5 criteria for DME coverage?

Per Medicare: (1) DURABLE — withstands repeated use (3+ years typical); (2) primarily used to serve a MEDICAL purpose; (3) generally NOT useful in absence of illness or injury; (4) appropriate for HOME use; (5) used by the BENEFICIARY in the home. All 5 must be met. Items used only outside the home (vehicle modifications) generally don't qualify.

What are the Medicare capped rental rules?

Most DME (manual wheelchairs, hospital beds, walkers, CPAP) is on 13-month CAPPED RENTAL — Medicare pays monthly rental for 13 months, then ownership transfers to the beneficiary at no additional charge. Oxygen has 36-month capped rental, then supplier maintains/services for 24 additional months at reduced reimbursement. Some items (e.g., orthotics) are purchase-only, no rental.

What is required for CPAP coverage to continue past the 90-day trial?

Medicare covers CPAP initially as a 12-week trial. To continue coverage, the patient MUST demonstrate compliance: ≥4 hours of usage per night for ≥70% of nights over a 30-consecutive-day period within the 90-day trial. AND a face-to-face re-evaluation by the prescribing practitioner documenting clinical benefit. Failure to meet compliance triggers cessation of coverage; supplier must bill modifier GZ or assume cost.

How should I study for BOC CDME?

Plan 40-80 hours over 6-10 weeks. Focus weighted study on Billing/Medicare (20%) and Product Selection (20%) — together 40% of the exam. Master DMEPOS HCPCS codes for common products, Standard Written Order requirements, Medicare modifiers and capped rental rules, supplier standards (30+ items), and OIG/HIPAA compliance. Practice with real Medicare LCDs for items you supply.