Medicare coverage

[Guest guest]

Can anyone tell me if Medicare will cover private duty nursing?

Situation is a pt who exhausted LT max insurance benefit after lung transplant and is still inpt post-transplant. He does not qualify for medicaid due to family income/assets. Patient developed renal failure and is on HD, so he will qualify for ESRD Medicare. However, he needs a pediatric Rehab or home private duty nursing due to multiple medical needs. Trying to figure out how we can make any discharge arrangements, and need to know if Medicare will pay for private duty nursing (peds patient).

Any input is greatly appreciated.

Sue HogenmillerTransplant Financial Coordinator

St. Louis Children's Hospital Room 11W50Phone

Fax

Confidentially Statement: This email and any attached documents are confidential and legally privileged. This information is intended only for the use of the individuals or entities listed above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or action taken in reliance on the contents of these documents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy these documents.