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Despite a recent decision by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) not to create a unique reimbursement code (HCPCS) for thermal fuses – safety devices designed to prevent fatalities and injuries in the event of a fire involving home oxygen – the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) remains committed to its campaign to promote broader adoption of these life-saving devices.

Kansas has joined Iowa, Washington, and North Dakota in covering thermal fuses via their state Medicaid programs, while Missouri now requires oxygen providers to supply the devices.

Following a public hearing, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is now expected to make a decision on funding bidirectional thermal fuses in January.