@sharonednaramsey, My doctor gives these to me twice a year and bills Medicare and my insurance. I have traditional Medicare A & B with a Medigap supplement, the rules very if you have Medicare Advantage. Several months later, I get a bill for the 20% of the cost not covered, usually around $12.00. When I accidentally destroyed one, the clinic mailed one to me, and the same occurred.
If your pulmonologist doesn't have the device, you will need to get a prescription, use a Medicare approved vendor either locally or on-line (ask and they will tell you) then submit the bill to Medicare and your insurer yourself if the vendor doesn't offer that service.
As for compressors and nebulizer supplies, the compressors are considered durable medical equipment. Only the most basic tabletop compressors are covered. The hand-held devices like the Pari Flow eRapid are only covered if REQUIRED for dispensing certain drugs. We tried, but it came out of our FSA $$$ because Medicare said no.
@sueinmn I have original Medicare and a good supplement. Cannot find anyone who has it AND can Bill Medicare. Do you know of any online providers who can do both ?
@sueinmn I have original Medicare and a good supplement. Cannot find anyone who has it AND can Bill Medicare. Do you know of any online providers who can do both ?
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@sueinmn I have original Medicare and a good supplement. Cannot find anyone who has it AND can Bill Medicare. Do you know of any online providers who can do both ?
@sharonednaramsey I do not, but you can get a prescription from your provider, purchase online, and submit the receipt yourself for reimbursement.