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 […]
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) […]
