Is Romtech covered by Medicare?
1. Overview Romtech is a rapid minimum-access persistent technology for making non-visual and very discreet examinations or interventions inside the body. This is generally a form of technology to help diagnose or treat medical conditions, particularly through the use of microtechnology and robotics. An example might be to diagnose vestibular problems using a self-contained robot […]
Female External Catheters Covered by Medicare
1. Introduction Female external catheters are devices that are worn on the skin and are used to collect urine. They are an alternative to indwelling or Foley catheters and are self-applied. They are rolled onto the skin like a sleeve and are connected to a drainage bag to collect urine. They are made of a […]
Medicare Coverage for Ketamine
1. Introduction We are in the midst of an opioid epidemic, and opioid-associated deaths have been on the rise. Patients with chronic pain throughout the United States are limited in their options when it comes to receiving pain relief through the Medicare system. In fact, there is no specific guideline in Medicare’s National Coverage Determination […]
Is barostim covered by Medicare?
1. Introduction Medicare coverage decision is an important factor in considering any new medical treatment. Generally, it is the primary insurance for Americans aged 65 or over, who are the most likely candidates for many chronic treatments that in the future may involve barostimulation. Often, the disabled under age 65 may also be covered by […]
The Benefits of Medicare Coverage for Visiting Angels
1. Introduction Medicare is providing health insurance for people who are aged 65 and above, under 65 with certain disabilities, and any age with end-stage renal disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a kidney transplant). It is a valuable resource for senior citizens in the US. At some point, many Medicare recipients have considered […]
Medicare Coverage for Radiofrequency Ablation
1. Introduction Medicare coverage concerns the current status of this treatment in the Medicare system. This is a rapidly changing area, with both regional differences and pending or recent national decisions by Medicare affecting coverage. Generally, radiofrequency ablations have been covered if a patient is a candidate for a previous diagnostic or therapeutic procedure for […]
Is cequa covered by Medicare?
1.1. Overview of Medicare coverage In order to discuss if Medicare covers CEQUA, it is important to understand how the product fits within the Medicare benefit structure. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) states that the Medicare program provides coverage for items and services that are reasonable and necessary for the prevention and […]
External Female Catheter Coverage by Medicare
1. Introduction The federal government initiated the Medicare coverage issues process in 1999 after having been directed by Congress to start covering several items and services, including many types of medical equipment. This national coverage determination process was implemented to improve the consistency of decision making in the determination as to whether or not a […]
Is the rebuilder covered by Medicare?
1. Overview The scope of Medicare services is quite broad and includes various diagnostic and treatment services, inpatient and outpatient hospital care, skilled nursing facility care, home health care, hospice care, and in some cases dental. This is great news for those who suffer from the multitude of ailments that come with old age. Medicare […]
Is medical surgery covered by Medicare?
1. Overview Medical surgery is a very broad, general term that encompasses a range of operations with different goals. Some of these goals may be to cure a disease or condition, relieve pain, prevent disease or diagnosis and treatment of certain injuries or conditions. Given that the goals of the different surgical procedures can be […]
