CMS, does not mention manufacturers by name, but rather by codes, Manufacturers will submit their products that meet but do not exceed Government Insurance Standards/Guidelines. Companies like Pride, Golden Tech, Merits, InvaCare and Sunrise Medical all make products that meet those guidelines and are coded. Of course, CMS, always has first right of refusal on any submittal. Electric Stim, is nothing new when it comes to promoting improved vessel circulation and tissue growth. Many professional athletics use electric stim (FES) to accelerate growth and healing from sports injuries. HBO, for wound therapy has been around for a while as another tool for Medical Doctors that specialize in open wound therapy. I am still studying the protocol and how its done. Sometimes a closed chamber. Sometimes injections and something a sleeve. Keep checking it out as an option for wound recovery..... Best Wishes In a message dated 7/27/2010 2:28:08 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [email protected] writes:
We have something like that in the wound Center, they use oxygen to treat but I don't know if it's the same thing. I don't know the name of it. I'm not really familiar with that or how it works. I've never gone to that room or know anybody that ever has. Please educate us dummies ! I'm not really familiar with electrical simulation either. What kind of doctor uses this equipment? Is this something not usually paid by insurance? Something Medicare will not pay for? I wonder if Medicare will even pay for going to the wound care Center, which I've always done with my insurance that I will be losing in December when my step mom retires. Blue Cross will be secondary. I'm sure that Medicare will find everything in the and insurance just pay the 20%? I don't really know can someone tell me? I would appreciate any information anyone can provide. Thank you for your information. I'm sure private rooms and IV therapy at home will be a thing of the past. What about power wheelchairs and durable medical with Medicare. Has anyone ever gotten a Permobile with Medicare? In a message dated 7/27/2010 2:04:31 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: Has anyone been approved to use Hyper-Bariatric Therapy, for open wounds and pressure sores? If so, how did it work for you. Was electric stim as used to promote tissue growth and circulation? Who didn't know about this therapy? Best Wishes
