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Pain Pump or spinal cord stimulator?
Spine Health | Last Active: Feb 1 7:36am | Replies (13)Comment receiving replies
1 month in on Sprint PNS. 20% pain relief???? We will see at end in March. I got 2 leads in hip, piriformis area. It is a hassle with battery and bandage changing for one person, but feels like a TENS unit so you don't think about the pain. Waiting.....I am on Medicare and Supplement G and it is covered.
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What is copay? My previous search suggested copay of $1000-$1200 for 1 week trial and around $3K for the whole process. FWIW I have plan N. I learned the DUMB WAY not to have my supplement plan pay my copay.
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Medicare Coverage and Costs (Approximate)
Coverage: SPRINT PNS is typically covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient procedure.
Deductible/Coinsurance: The Medicare Part B deductible ($257 in 2025) applies, and you will generally pay a 20% coinsurance on the procedure cost.
Trial Procedure Costs: Medicare enrollees have paid an average of $1,070 at ambulatory surgical centers and $1,384 at hospital outpatient departments.
Permanent Procedure Costs: Medicare enrollees have paid an average of $3,762 at ambulatory surgical centers and $1,799 at hospital outpatient departments.
Copayment: A separate copayment may apply if the surgery is in a hospital setting.