On June 8, 2023 Social Security published a final rule revising sections 5, 105, 8, and 108 of the listings addressing digestive and skin disorders. The new listings are effective October 6, 2023.

Listings 5.05G/105.05G will now require that SSA CLD scores be obtained “within a consecutive 12-month period and at least 60 days apart.” Listings 5.07/105.07 for short bowel syndrome will now require “dependence on daily parenteral nutrition via a central venous catheter for at least 12 months.”

Previously, Listings 8.08/108.08 for burns was fairly straightforward—“extensive skin lesions.” Those listings will soon require documentation of “maximum therapeutic benefit and therefore are no longer receiving surgical management” and other functional criteria. New Listings 8.09/108.09 will cover chronic conditions of the skin or mucous membranes.

As with all changes to listings, NOSSCR members should review these changes carefully and remain aware of the effective date considered with the date of a decision issued by SSA.