Billing for lyphedema supplies

[Guest guest]

Is it correct to say the cost of bandages is not covered by Medicare? If I'm not

mistaken, Medicare states the cost of bandages is covered in reimbursement for

other services related to treating lymphedema.

Ron Carson MHS, OT

Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences

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Ross wrote:

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I worked in a community hospital that offered this service. The cost for

bandages and garments were high and the hospital had to write off those costs

because Medicare and some private insurance companies did not cover those items.

I learned real quick that if I wanted to keep this program going I would have to

make the patient responsible. That said, at the initial examination I would

completely educate the patient on all aspects of their condition, including the

cost of required products, such as multilayer bandages. I gave the patients a

few vendors to call so that they can acquire the products prior to the first

treatment session. If