We have a new patient with a diagnosis of lung cancer. Her supplies include Pleurx procedure pack, catheter supplies to drain her chest tube, which are very expensive ($770 for a 2 wk supply). Does anyone know if we are required to supply these types of supplies for a medicare home care episode – or if there is a cheaper alternative to try to request? One of our nurses pointed out that we aren’t required to cover the supplies when they have a wound vac – is this similar?.
Thank you.
Cyndi Onkka
Assistant Director
Inter-County Nursing Service
101 Main Ave N
Thief River Falls MN 56701
Phone: 218-681-0876
Fax: 218-683-7099
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