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  • Reminder for Catheter Users: No need to Re-use

    Posted by momof4 on April 30, 2008 at 2:50 pm

    I came across the following:

    http://www.idsociety.org/newsArticle.aspx?id=11012

    I know that Pat mentioned it at some point, but I figured I would post what I found for any newcomers. I am sure that since Medicare has agreed that re-using catheters is not sterile, and are now covering catheters for each use, other insurance companies must follow suit. This policy took effect on April 1, 2008.

    Karen


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    April 30, 2008 at 3:41 pm

    So True!!…Yes they always follow their guidelines though my insurance company made an exception as my surgeon made a pretty good case for me on not re-using caths.
    Pat

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