Guest guest Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 PJ.... the yellow oximeter is the one we here on the board seem to be buying...$65. I have one too and it works fine. Easy to read.... MamaSher; 70, IPF 3-06, OR. NasturtiumsDon't fret about tomorrow, God is already there! pulse oximetry I have a question about portablenebs.com. When I put in that address Ultranebs shows up as the dotcom. I just want to be sure that this is the place to buy the pulse oximeter. They had one for around $65. I'm thinking of going with the $95 one because it looks like it's easier to read. I tried to buy one locally through a medical supply house but I had to have a prescription.PJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 PJ Its the right place. Have no idea why some places want prescriptions on them. Maybe some states, but makes no sense at all. They don't require prescriptions for thermometers or blood pressure testing equipment or diabetes testing equipment. The $95 one does look easier to read. Portable nebs/Ultranebs/Securenet Medical etc uses many names. The company is actually something like Southwest Medical Supply or something and just went big time to internet. They are located in a small town in Texas. > > I have a question about portablenebs.com. When I put in that address Ultranebs shows up as the dotcom. I just want to be sure that this > is the place to buy the pulse oximeter. They had one for around $65. I'm thinking of going with the $95 one because it looks like it's easier to read. > I tried to buy one locally through a medical supply house but I had to have a prescription. > > PJ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 Sher If I remember correctly, you were actually the first one I referred there long ago. Then it took off, as everyone followed your lead. Talking about changes on the board, I remember how relatively few members had oximeters. Now nearly everyone does. Thats so great since that is really the only way to know what is going on. Many doctors are still under the impression they are very expensive. > > PJ.... the yellow oximeter is the one we here on the board seem to be buying...$65. > I have one too and it works fine. Easy to read.... > MamaSher; 70, IPF 3-06, OR. > Nasturtiums > Don't fret about tomorrow, God is already there! > > pulse oximetry > > > > > > I have a question about portablenebs.com. When I put in that address Ultranebs shows up as the dotcom. I just want to be sure that this > is the place to buy the pulse oximeter. They had one for around $65. I'm thinking of going with the $95 one because it looks like it's easier to read. > I tried to buy one locally through a medical supply house but I had to have a prescription. > > PJ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 Yes Bruce, I remember and thanks be to you from those of us who already have them. I wonder if that Co. noticed a rise in business? lol MamaSher; 70, IPF 3-06, OR. NasturtiumsDon't fret about tomorrow, God is already there! pulse oximetry>>>>>> I have a question about portablenebs.com. When I put in that addressUltranebs shows up as the dotcom. I just want to be sure that this> is the place to buy the pulse oximeter. They had one for around $65.I'm thinking of going with the $95 one because it looks like it's easierto read.> I tried to buy one locally through a medical supply house but I hadto have a prescription.>> PJ> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 Hi PJ and everyone,I am also buying a portable pulse ox device and got a Rx from my doctor for it. Well, the insurance wanted me to call a DME (durable medical equipment company) who wanted to deliver something like they use in the hospital but I told them I needed something I could carry with me and especially when I am attempting to play tennis. They also told me that it SHOULD be approved by insurance but if it weren't I have to pay for the rental and it might be 2 months before they would know for sure if Cigna would cover it. I asked the monthly rate and it was $180/month. I about had a coronary on the spot. I told them to cancel the whole order and I called Cigna. Cigna has agreed to let me purchase what I need and to submit the receipt with the Rx to them and they would reimburse me. I found one for $149.00 that is FDA approved and can store the readings for 24 hours and then they can be downloaded to the computer. I figure that helps me, my doctor and saves Cigna a lot of money. And we wonder why our health care system is so screwed up. . . Don't get me started - ha haI'll let you know how I like it after I get it and also if it shows any decline when I am exercising since I felt pretty 'good' once when my O2 was 82% I figure I should be watching it. (Thanks Beth for planting that seed for me).Peggy E. (53yo, ILD 2008, probable GERD)Subject: pulse oximetryTo: Breathe-Support Date: Saturday, June 20, 2009, 8:44 AM I have a question about portablenebs. com. When I put in that address Ultranebs shows up as the dotcom. I just want to be sure that this is the place to buy the pulse oximeter. They had one for around $65. I'm thinking of going with the $95 one because it looks like it's easier to read. I tried to buy one locally through a medical supply house but I had to have a prescription. PJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 Peggy, That's what I did when I bought my first oximeter back in 2006. I had a prescription but I went ahead and bought the one I wanted and then submitted the paid invoice and prescription to Aetna for reimbursement. It took about 4 weeks but they didn't question it and paid the whole thing. It made much more sense then the expensive 'rental' from my DME supplier. Sometimes we have to think for ourselves. Bureaucracy will make you crazy! Beth Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 To: Breathe-Support Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2009 8:53:32 PMSubject: Re: pulse oximetry Hi PJ and everyone,I am also buying a portable pulse ox device and got a Rx from my doctor for it. Well, the insurance wanted me to call a DME (durable medical equipment company) who wanted to deliver something like they use in the hospital but I told them I needed something I could carry with me and especially when I am attempting to play tennis. They also told me that it SHOULD be approved by insurance but if it weren't I have to pay for the rental and it might be 2 months before they would know for sure if Cigna would cover it. I asked the monthly rate and it was $180/month. I about had a coronary on the spot. I told them to cancel the whole order and I called Cigna. Cigna has agreed to let me purchase what I need and to submit the receipt with the Rx to them and they would reimburse me. I found one for $149.00 that is FDA approved and can store the readings for 24 hours and then they can be downloaded to the computer. I figure that helps me, my doctor and saves Cigna a lot of money. And we wonder why our health care system is so screwed up. . . Don't get me started - ha haI'll let you know how I like it after I get it and also if it shows any decline when I am exercising since I felt pretty 'good' once when my O2 was 82% I figure I should be watching it. (Thanks Beth for planting that seed for me).Peggy E. (53yo, ILD 2008, probable GERD) From: pattijoshelton <pattijo05@embarqmai l.com>Subject: pulse oximetryTo: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comDate: Saturday, June 20, 2009, 8:44 AM I have a question about portablenebs. com. When I put in that address Ultranebs shows up as the dotcom. I just want to be sure that this is the place to buy the pulse oximeter. They had one for around $65. I'm thinking of going with the $95 one because it looks like it's easier to read. I tried to buy one locally through a medical supply house but I had to have a prescription.PJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 Hi Beth,I think how fortunate I am that I not only worked in the direct care side of health care from 1973-1980, I later sold HCFA billing and Accounts Receivable systems for hospital based physician practices for 7 years. I'm pretty savvy with our ridiculous health care system that is overburdered with costs that do nothing for delivering care to sick people. I was actually in the Army when I was diagnosed with hydatiform molar pregnancy and had the best care by a specialist in obstetric oncology take care of me. I had to have a D & E, then the stupid thing persisted and had to have brain scan, lung tomograham, IVP, liver scan and after all that they decided that it was probably still in my uterus so they did a D & C and that tissue showed 'suspicious' so they treated me with methyltrexate/citrivorum rescue. I only had to worry about getting better, no bills, no beaurocracy etc. It was a 'single payer system' and it was great. We just have to realize that we have the worst beaurocracy between patients and care providers of all now with the stupid insurance companies. At least with government we can kick them out of office but what can you do when an insurance company decides to deny treatment? Oh well, I'll stop ranting now - need to relax and feed the dogs and myself!Glad you are back but also very glad you had a wonderful weekend. I went to a quilt show today so I am in 7th heaven!Peggy E. From: pattijoshelton <pattijo05@embarqmai l.com>Subject: pulse oximetryTo: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comDate: Saturday, June 20, 2009, 8:44 AM I have a question about portablenebs. com. When I put in that address Ultranebs shows up as the dotcom. I just want to be sure that this is the place to buy the pulse oximeter. They had one for around $65. I'm thinking of going with the $95 one because it looks like it's easier to read. I tried to buy one locally through a medical supply house but I had to have a prescription.PJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 I appreciate your reply Peggy E. I doubt my insurance will cover oximeter since I'm not on O2, but I quess it wouldn't hurt to check. At rest and 6 MWT I'm in the high 90's. But when I was on the treadmill at the hospital on an incline I dropped to the 80's. Plus, right now with all this new information I'm hypersensitive to how I'm breathing, how my chest feels, whether it's tight, or painful to take a deep breath. So at that very least I'll know if and when I drop. Life is good isn't it!PJ pulse oximetryTo: Breathe-Support Date: Saturday, June 20,2009, 8:44 AM I have a question about portablenebs. com. When I put in that address Ultranebs shows up as the dotcom. I just want to be sure that this is the place to buy the pulse oximeter. They had one for around $65. I'm thinking of going with the $95 one because it looks like it's easier to read. I tried to buy one locally through a medical supply house but I had to have a prescription.PJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 Bruce thanks so much for the information. I feel better about ordering this on the internet now.PJ Re: pulse oximetry PJIts the right place. Have no idea why some places want prescriptions on them. Maybe some states, but makes no sense at all. They don't require prescriptions for thermometers or blood pressure testing equipment or diabetes testing equipment. The $95 one does look easier to read.Portable nebs/Ultranebs/Securenet Medical etc uses many names. The company is actually something like Southwest Medical Supply or something and just went big time to internet. They are located in a small town in Texas. >> I have a question about portablenebs.com. When I put in that address Ultranebs shows up as the dotcom. I just want to be sure that this > is the place to buy the pulse oximeter. They had one for around $65. I'm thinking of going with the $95 one because it looks like it's easier to read. > I tried to buy one locally through a medical supply house but I had to have a prescription.> > PJ> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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