Home infusion therapy services, equipment, & supplies
Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers infusion equipment and supplies when used in your home
Description
Infusion therapy, equipment, and supplies include pumps, IV poles, tubing, and catheters used to administer certain infusion drugs or other fluids you might need as part of your treatment.
Coverage details
Part B
covers home infusion equipment and supplies as Durable Medical Equipment (DME).
Medicare also covers infusion therapy services needed to safely administer certain intravenous or subcutaneous drugs in your home, like nursing visits, caregiver training, and patient monitoring.
Costs
In most cases, you pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount for home infusion therapy services, and for the equipment and supplies you use in your home. The Part B deductible applies for the equipment and supplies.
Ask your doctor or healthcare provider how much your test, item, or service will cost.
Your doctor may recommend services that Medicare does not cover or offers too frequently. This could end up in additional costs for you. Make sure to ask your doctor about the reasons for these recommendations and what Medicare will actually cover.
Specific amounts you could owe depend on:
Other insurance you may have
How much your doctor charges
If your doctor accepts assignment
The type of facility
Where you get your test, item, or service