Lymphedema compression treatment items
Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers lymphedema compression treatment items if you’re eligible
Description
Lymphedema compression treatment items help control and reduce swelling caused by lymphedema (a chronic condition that causes swelling in the body’s tissues).
Who's eligible
Medicare may cover your gradient compression garments (standard and custom-fitted) and gradient compression wraps with adjustable straps and compression bandaging supplies if you’ve been diagnosed with lymphedema, and your doctor or other health care provider prescribes them.
Costs
After you meet the Part B deductible , you pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount .
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