TEC vacuum pumps

TEC vacuum pumps

Karla Shay Office Manager

Has anyone been paid by Medicare or Medicaid for this item?

I didn't receive many responses to a previous e-mail asking if anyone is
getting paid for these.

I do file MCare claims using the verbage & LCodes as recommended by TEC, and
Medicare pays for everything BUT the pump, finding it not medically
necessary. I have filed paper claims explaining in detail how the patient's
medical condition warrants the use of the vacuum, and of course it was
prescribed by the Dr., still denied.

TEC recently told me they will not know until January if L codes were
assigned to their system.

Thanks!
Karla