External Infusion Pumps
If this is an initial certification for this patient, indicate this by placing the date (MM/DD/YY) needed initially in the space marked “INITIAL.” If this is a revised certification (to be completed when the physician changes the order, based on the patient’s changing clinical needs), indicate the initial date needed in the space marked “INITIAL,” and also indicate the revision date in the space marked “REVISED.” If this is recertification, indicate the initial date needed in the space marked “INITIAL,” and also indicate the recertification date in the space marked “RECERTIFICATION.” Whether submitting a REVISED or a RECERTIFICATION DIF, be sure to always furnish the INITIAL date as well as the REVISED or RECERTIFICATION date. Indicate the name of your company (supplier name), address and telephone number along with the Medicare Supplier Number assigned to you by the National Supplier Clearinghouse (NSC) or applicable National Provider Identifier (NPI). If using the NPI Number, indicate this by using the qualifier XX followed by the 10-digit number. If using a legacy number, e.g. NSC number, use the qualifier 1C followed by the 10-digit number. Accurately indicate the treating physician’s Unique Physician Identification Number (UPIN) or applicable National Provider Identifier (NPI). If using the NPI Number, indicate this by using the qualifier XX followed by the 10-digit number. If using UPIN number, use the qualifier 1G followed by the 6-digit number.