Volara and Medicare

The HCPCS codes are: E0481 (Intrapulmonary percussive ventilation system and related accessories), and E1399 (Durable medical equipment, miscellaneous [when specified as a combination continuous positive expiratory pressure (CPEP) and continuous high frequency oscillation (CHFO) device such as the Volara System for oscillation and lung expansion (OLE) therapy]
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I have used the Volara since July 2022. My Medicare Advantage plan covered most of it.
It has alternating cycles of pressure which expands the airways and pulses which are kind of like an internal vest, all the while nebulizing (saline in my case). The nebulizer is weaker than my Ombra. So I use the Aerobika attached to the Ombra for morning airway clearance and the Volara in the afternoon. I was able to trial the Volara at NJH and my local pulmonologist before deciding to get it.

I also did a trial with the Volara an NJH and would like to get it, but my insurance Cigna does not cover it. The cost is $15,000. Could you tell me what Medicare Advantage plan you have that covered most of your Volara?

I have volara. NJH where I got the order appealed to my insurance- Medicare advantage pop Aetna. I think I paid twice last year and this year $339. But I think it depends on plan

Thank you for your reply. I am still trying to get the Volara approved by my Cigna insurance.
Can you tell me if it has helped you?

I meant the Volara.....has it been a great help to you?

Happy2023 honestly I don’t think it makes a difference. I hardly ever expectorate anything during airway clearance. Only when I nebulize with NaCl and unless I am sick it’s saliva or post nasal drip. So volara did not make change in this instance. I would say it dries my throat during sessions. It vibrates my chest more than the Philips vest I use. All in all I use it when I am in a hurry and need to clear the lungs - sessions are sort 10 minutes, and I use it as a rule on the weekends just for change. I wanted to have it because NJ therapist said it was helpful with my bronchiectasis and MAC so I got it. Well if you are approved , get it I would say so you don’t regret you did not. May be it is a better than other common equipment for you. Let me know how it goes. You can email me privately too.