... to be specifically prescribed on an Rx, but there were still some providers who were insisting that they be prescribed if they were going to be reimbursed. Five years later.....they're just accepted as part of the equipment. I just dumped the remaining water out of my humidifier tank, rinsed ...

... I visited or called most of the local DME shops in this area.........then bought all my stuff from CPAP.COM.......of which my insurance provider reimbursed me 80% when I billed them. Den

... my insurance provider did for me. I purchased all of my own equipment and then submitted an invoice (from me) to my insurance provider and they reimbursed me for 80% of it. Now, in reality, what the DME billed for that machine/equipment is not what your insurance provider will ultimately pay ...

... and Cigna. Please advise, thanks. Frank When I got my equipment five years ago, I purchased all of it (out-of-pocket) from CPAP.COM and then got reimbursed (80%) by my insurance provider......also self-insured. In other words, I bypassed the local DME shops. If your insurance provider wants to ...

... would ever be able to sell, trade, barter or even give away any of these supplies or equipment (new or used) that were even partially purchased or reimbursed by insurance.......and now we have the implication of the violation of prescription laws applying to sales by individuals. What a crock!!! Den

... from CPAP.COM......THEN, billed my insurance provider (with an invoice from me as the billing party and them as the party being billed) and they reimbursed me for 80%......because, they considered ME to be "in-network". It works the same for other out-of-pocket expenses......and can be listed ...

... from CPAP.COM......THEN, billed my insurance provider (with an invoice from me as the billing party and them as the party being billed) and they reimbursed me for 80%......because, they considered ME to be "in-network". It works the same for other out-of-pocket expenses......and can be listed ...

... for out-of-pocket purchases. (many of us have purchased our equipment from places like CPAP.COM and then billed our insurance provider and they reimbursed us at the in-network rate) Den

... co. Is that right? Does anyone remember? I was one of those. As a member of a PPO (self-insured) group, they considered me to be "in-network" and reimbursed me for 80% of my initial equipment purchase after I sent them my invoice. Den

... my equipment from CPAP.COM. In my opinion, if a person can read, they can configure these things and figure things out on their own. My insurance reimbursed me for 80% of my initial purchase and I've purchased everything else, since then, out-of-pocket. (I think it's cheaper) Just make sure you ...

... data-capable machine......like the Pro or Auto. Basically, the DME made more money off your insurance by giving you a cheaper machine. They get reimbursed exactly the same amount regardless of which model they give you as there's only one insurance code for CPAP/APAP machines. Den

Wolfman: They reimbursed you 80% minus the uncoverd items, you payed 20%. Thats the exact amount we'd of been paid. The insurance companies don't reimburse differenly if bought out of pocket and then reimbursed or going through ...

... (including some extra hoses and filters) came to just under $1000. I then submitted a billing invoice (from me) to my insurance provider and was reimbursed for 80% of it (excluding the $199 for the software/card reader combo). In my opinion, both my insurance provider and I came out great on ...

... than purchase from a local DME. I "did the math" and would have come out better by any other way than going through the local DMEs. Anyway I got reimbursed for 80% of my online equipment purchase. Den

... to get a firm quote with all the insurance billing numbers, etc., and submit it all by phone, but then I'll order. With any luck they'll get me reimbursed before the credit card cycles. This is a giant step for me!!! 3 DME's have failed to see that my machine isn't registering that I'm breathing. ...