Is Tagrisso Covered by Medicare
1. Introduction Medicare administration through government and private insurance (Part C) helps to cover prescription drugs for treating lung cancer. The cost for Part C coverage varies depending on the insurance provider, and there are additional coverage programs available for supplemental coverage of prescription drugs. Tagrisso was approved in 2015 and has shown to double […]
Is Tafamidis Covered by Medicare
1. Introduction Tafamidis meglumine is a prescription medication used to reduce the symptoms of cardiomyopathy caused by transthyretin mediated amyloidosis in people throughout the world. Tafamidis is a transthyretin stabilizer and is the first medication to be approved to treat this condition. Amyloidosis is a disease caused by the accumulation of abnormal proteins called amyloids. […]
Is Nubeqa Covered by Medicare
1. Introduction There are several people seeking Medicare coverage for the treatment of Nubeqa. The cost of Nubeqa can be quite expensive, with an estimated $10,000 for a one-month’s supply. There are some forms of Medicare, such as Part D (prescription drug coverage) and Medicare Advantage Plan Part C, that cover the cost of prescription […]
Is CPT Code s2900 Covered by Medicare?
1. Introduction CPT code S2900 is a fairly new code, which was actually implemented in January of 2003. The code description for S2900 is “routine obstetric care including antepartum care, cesarean delivery, and postpartum care”, and is specifically for Medicaid patients. CPT codes 59510 (routine OB care including antepartum services, cesarean delivery, and postpartum care) […]
Is Coolief Covered by Medicare
1. Introduction Learning how to reduce the effects of arthritis or avoid surgery is important to a rapidly growing population of individuals. The Center for Disease Control estimates that between 2013 and 2015, an estimated 54.4 million US adults (22.7%) annually were diagnosed with some form of arthritis, with the diagnosis rate increasing to 43.5% […]
Medicare Coverage for Yyrvaya
1. Introduction The objective is to give an overview of Medicare, what is it and the several parts, and the importance of Medicare coverage for the drug Yyrvaya. This is to provide insight into Medicare and to show why the coverage is important. Section 1.1 gives a general overview of Medicare and its various parts. […]
Is Vabysmo Covered by Medicare Part B?
1. Introduction Medicare is a health insurance program run by the federal government that provides coverage for people who are 65 and older or meet other specific criteria. It is divided into four parts. Part A provides hospital insurance, Part B provides medical insurance, Part C plans are Medicare advantage plans, and Part D provides […]
Is Shock Wave Therapy Covered by Medicare?
1. Introduction Most healthcare providers, including podiatrists, chiropractors, and physical therapists, often have patients ask, “Is shock wave therapy a covered benefit?” With increasing frequency, patients are interested in trying shock wave therapy and at the same time seeking assurance that it will be a covered service. Luckily, there are actually a few shock wave […]
Is Prostate Artery Embolization Covered by Medicare?
1. Introduction In recent years, a new alternative intervention for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), known as prostate artery embolization (PAEB), is becoming a popular way of treating lower urinary tract symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia. PAEB may provide male patients seeking medical intervention with a less invasive and less costly alternative to traditional surgical […]
