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Replacement supplies from Medicare - galenaforest - 05-23-2016
Does anyone know how often Medicare replaces cpap disposables; mask, tubing, etc?
RE: Replacement supplies from Medicare - Tez62 - 05-24-2016
Welcome galenaforest, is that Medicare in Australia?
RE: Replacement supplies from Medicare - FrankNichols - 05-24-2016
I have Humana/Medicare (in the US) and they replace them on the vendor recommended schedule. I don't recall the details, but you can find them on your ResMeds website I am sure.
RE: Replacement supplies from Medicare - Mike1953 - 05-24-2016
United States Medicare Replacement Schedule
Item (number) HCPCS Code Replacement Frequency
CPAP Mask
A7034 Every 3 months
CPAP Headgear
A7035 Every 3-6 months
CPAP Tubing
A7037 Every 3 months
Disposable Filter
A7038 2 new filters every month
Non-disposable Filters
A7039 2 new filters every 6 months
CPAP Chin strap
A7036 Every 6 months
Full Face Mask
A7030 Every 3 months
Oral CPAP Mask
A7044 Every 3 months
Humidifier Chamber
A7046 Every 6 months
CPAP Machine
E0601 Generally, every 3-5 years, or as necessary
RE: Replacement supplies from Medicare - galenaforest - 05-25-2016
Mike1953... Thank you very much for your help!