Guest guest Posted May 22, 2002 Report Share Posted May 22, 2002 Hi JoAnn...When I weent to physical therapy for my back which was about 2-3 years ago I also got a T.E.N.S unit through them. Medicare approved it. It was $595.00 and all I had to pay was $72.00. It works great for me. I was told I would have to call the company that puts my TENS unit to get the lead wires and pads. I haven't done that yet. I haven't used my TENS unit for long time even though I've had bad days when I needed it. The good ol' Vicodins do the job..:-}. Well I hope everyone is having a good week. Tammy CH>Hi and everyone, CH>You asked if a TENS unit requires authorization by a doctor. Here in CH>the USA, yes, you must have an Rx from a physician to purchase a TENS CH>unit from a medical supply store. The units are plainly marked to be CH>dispensed by prescription only. CH>Also, you must have an Rx yearly for the electrodes. CH>These units are covered by most insurances; however, with Medicare, they CH>will only pay for one (1) unit every five years. You are also limited CH>to one set of wires per year. CH>I have two different units, and contrary to what my doctor told me, CH>there is a big difference between them. The first one I had, which I CH>purchased through the doctor's office, provided little relief. Then I CH>borrowed a unit from a friend, and there was a world of difference. I CH>then got an Rx to purchase this unit, but Medicare refused to pay for CH>it. I was stuck with a bill of $500.00. CH>I strongly urge anyone considering purchasing a TENS unit to request the CH>medical supply get it approved by your insurance before you take it home CH>to use. That way, if it is denied, you won't have to pay for it if your CH>finances are tight. CH>Hope everyone is having a comfortable night. CH>JoAnn CH>Know someone who could profit from our list? Send our direct sign-up URL: CH>http://www.yahoogroups.com/subscribe.cgi/chronic_pain or write us at: CH>chronic_pain-listowner CH>Manage your subscription with several special email addresses: CH>chronic_pain-owner - Sends email to the list owners CH>chronic_pain-subscribe - Subscribe to the list through email CH>chronic_pain-unsubscribe - Unsubscribe from the list CH>chronic_pain-normal - Switch your subscription to normal CH>chronic_pain-digest@... - Switch your subscription to digest CH> CH> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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