Medicare Pneumatic Compression Device

Medicare Pneumatic Compression Device FAQ

Does medicare cover arm pneumatic compression appliances?

Medicare covers pneumatic compression devices, commonly called lymphedema pumps, for Medicare beneficiaries afflicted with lymphedema. Lymphedema is a relatively uncommon medical condition characterized by swelling of tissues in an affected body part due to accumulation of excessive fluid. Secondly, does Medicare pay for lymphedema wraps?

What is an intermittent compression device?

Intermittent pneumatic compression is a therapeutic technique used in medical devices that include an air pump and inflatable auxiliary sleeves, gloves or boots in a system designed to improve venous circulation in the limbs of patients who suffer edema or the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE).

What is pneumatic compression therapy?

Pneumatic compression therapy consists of a pump which supplies air to garments worn over the affected areas of the body. The pump fills air cells within the garments in a special sequence, alternating waves of compression with brief periods of pause and refill.

What is a pneumatic compression pump?

Pneumatic Compression. A pneumatic compression pump is a basic component of intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC), a widely used technique that involves attaching an electrical air compression pump to an inflatable plastic garment that is placed over the affected limb.