Medicare’s Coverage for Compression Garments
In effect as of January 1, 2024
Coverage begins with proper diagnosis and DOCUMENTATION of Lymphedema regardless of the cause.
Overview of the process: Diagnosis, Doctor’s Signed Order to initiate therapy including “garments as indicated”
Documentation examples (a few and add link below for more detailed documentation tips)
Documentation tips (link to page of just documentation)
Venous related lymphedema
Lymphedema secondary to Lipedema (hyperlink)
Stages of Lymphedema
Stages of Lipedema
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