Intermittent catheterization is covered under Medicare for an individual who has a permanent impairment of urination, i.e., urinary incontinence or urinary retention. Intermittent catheterization is covered when basic coverage criteria are met and the beneficiary or caregiver can perform the procedure. Intermittent catheterization using a sterile intermittent catheter kit is covered when the beneficiary meets one of the following criteria:
Resides in a nursing facility
Immunosuppressed
Documented vesico-ureteral reflux while on a program of intermittent catheterization
Spinal cord injured pregnant female with neurogenic bladder
Recurrent UTIs twice within 12 months prior to initiation of sterile intermittent catheter program
Medicare covers External Catheters as an alternative to an indwelling catheter for patients who have permanent urinary incontinence. MedEnvios offers Cure External Catheters for Men.
Please call 1-800-489-1625 and speak with one of our knowledgeable Urinary Catheter Specialists today. We are happy to answer any questions you may have.