Newbie with DME ?'s

[ksilb]

Howdy-me again! Reading here led me to ask another question.
This one is about the DME provider and cost. I realize that everyone's insurance is a little different and the bottom line here will be to check with mine but before I do that I would love a little guidance on if it sounds like I should bother.

Background-very severe apnea. That is probably all the background needed amd I don't want to repeat from previous posts where I gave the numbers.

I was prescribed the coveted Resmed S9 Auto CPAP without any need to ask for an upgrade. After reading here a bit before receiving it I felt pretty lucky not to have to fight anyone to get it. Just figured that was due to the severity of my apnea. I was also called by a DME who the doc contacted rather than them sending me the prescription and a list of providers covered by my insurance which is BC/BS. I was prepared to do some price shopping but everything moved along quickly and conveniently so I didn't. I just wanted to sleep!

The DME came to my house, fitted the mask, gave me good instruction on the machine and since then I have gotten follow up calls both from him and their home office in less than two weeks.

I was told that my policy was the standard 80/20 and my portion of that was $645. This included the humidifier and all necessary replacement supplies for life(hopefully they won't go out of business but are statewide and have been around for awhile). Though this was more than I anticipated I just presumed when getting the Jag of machines you pay the Jag copay.

When I got a copy of the statement it was billed as $320 for the equipment and $325 for an "upgrade". Does this sound right to you?

Thanks to you all and all those who replied to my earlier mask question earlier today. Kathy