I order dme for the medical group I work for.I have a patient that has received atleast 3 walkers in the past 4 years and is now requesting his 4th.
2006-09-08 04:18:24 · 2 answers · asked by DMEQUEEN 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
According to this website, one every five years.
http://phc-online.com/med_faq.htm
Just page down and you will see this question and answer:
Q Are walkers and rollators covered?
A Medicare will allow a walker/rollator every 5 years. They cover 80% of the allowed amount set by Medicare. This is usually about $130.00. Regardless of whether your rollator cost $150 or $350, the reimbursement amount is basically the same.
2006-09-08 17:21:46 · answer #1 · answered by ilse72 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Does Medicare Pay For Walkers
2016-12-18 16:39:00 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is really sad. Its all about dollars not people. I'm not sure how your system works but in our country under the present Govt, they subsidize health care to make it accessible and affordable particularly to the disadvantaged. It sounds like Mayo clinic works pretty much the same way. The cost of health over there is ridiculous. It looks like The Mayo Clinic will be used as a guinea pig and other clinics will follow suite. Those poor people.
2016-03-17 01:48:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋