Firesafe Cannula Valve Requirement for Participants Receiving Oxygen Services
Effective January 1, 2025, the MO HealthNet Division (MHD) will require DME oxygen providers to supply firesafe cannula valves to all participants obtaining oxygen services as part of the oxygen supplies, maintenance, and repair fee included in the rate for oxygen.
DME providers must supply two (2) valves for stationary equipment every two (2) years. Participants receiving portable oxygen should receive one (1) valve every two years. Participants with stationary and portable oxygen should be supplied a total of three (3) valves, every two years.
If a participant qualifies for additional payment for greater than four (4) liters per minute (LPM) of oxygen and meets the requirement for portable oxygen, payment will not be made separately for the portable oxygen. The provider must use the QF modifier on the stationary code, which requires providers to supply three (3) valves.