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Most compression therapy products are covered by Medicare, Medicaid and commercial insurance plans and have specific guidelines that need to be met for coverage. Our company will work directly with your referring provide and insurance company to obtain any necessary authorization if required.
Once we receive a referral, our office will verify your coverage with your insurance and communicate any patient responsibility to you before delivery. We will also ensure all appropriate steps are followed to eliminate payment denials after billing submission.
A coinsurance is the subscriber's share of a covered expense. Some plans have a deductible that has to be met first, then a set amount of coverage in a percentage applies until the plan's out-of- pocket maximum amount has been met for the policy year. If that percentage is 80%, then the coinsurance would be 20%. We are required by law to attempt to collect all coinsurances.
Great Lakes has a payment plan available to help you afford your coinsurance or any out-of- pocket expense. Simply contact our office at 517-536-7350 for information on payment plans. We also have a policy to address financial hardship circumstances that meet specific criteria that can be discussed with our office prior to service.
Using compression therapy in the home is convenient, comfortable and effective at reducing swelling, increasing circulation, healing wounds and reducing the secondary risk of infection from fluid build-up in the tissues under the skin.
Pneumatic compression devices require that the pressure setting and length of treatment time are prescribed by your referring provider. Your equipment is adjusted for individual comfort to ensure compliance.
Compression garments need to be removed before pumping. Loose cotton sweatpants or pajama pants along with a loose cotton sock, or stockinette, can be worn for lower extremity pumping, and a long-sleeved shirt, or cotton stockinette, can be worn for upper extremity pumping. Do not pump over bare skin as bacteria can build up over time and can potentially cause cellulitis.
Any questions about your equipment or garments should be directed to our office. If you have questions or concerns of a medical nature, you need to contact your referring provider or therapist.