Medicare Coverage for an Fully Data Capable CPap

avi123 wrote:I would start on that Respironics Remstar SE, and get going with the treatment. That machine is most likely an oldie that was used before with other patients. At this point I would not waste my time being aggressive. You can do it later. You can see here what the better machines are:

https://www.cpap.com/cpap-machines/phil ... creative=p

luke1985 wrote:Okay I registered. If anyone knows nice DME around Athens, Ohio 45740, let me know. I have already called twice to DME. Should I go ahead and call later today after 2:15 p.m.? This way I can talk to her again. She said she would talk to him today when he came in later today? I know brothering to much, will be bad. But I also don't want them to think I will forget about this major problem. I need to check my leak loss often so I know I get an good session. If I can't look at that then I don't know how much sessions are going, which means the machine will not be helping me. This is some of the stuff I am thinking of mentioning if they want to try to play dumb. I can't belive DME can do this. Its not fun for anyone, including others out there, to have to go through this much hassle to get a machine that have leak loss or fully datable capable.

49er wrote:

luke1985 wrote:Okay I registered. If anyone knows nice DME around Athens, Ohio 45740, let me know. I have already called twice to DME. Should I go ahead and call later today after 2:15 p.m.? This way I can talk to her again. She said she would talk to him today when he came in later today? I know brothering to much, will be bad. But I also don't want them to think I will forget about this major problem. I need to check my leak loss often so I know I get an good session. If I can't look at that then I don't know how much sessions are going, which means the machine will not be helping me. This is some of the stuff I am thinking of mentioning if they want to try to play dumb. I can't belive DME can do this. Its not fun for anyone, including others out there, to have to go through this much hassle to get a machine that have leak loss or fully datable capable.

Hi Luke1985,

With all due respect to Hyperlexia and Avi, I would not settle for the brick if I were in your situation. And if they don't call you back by a certain time today, I would call again. And if you're worried about calling too much, simply apologize and then say but you are concerned about your health and need the data capable machine to monitor the leaks. Follow Pugsy's excellent advice.

Personally, I wouldn't use the machine and would take it back to the DME. I fear if you continue to use it, it will make it harder to get the exchange.

49er

luke1985 wrote:Okay just got back with the DME. Said they would swap it out for Resmed Elite. There even coming to my house to set I up, today. I don't know if it is the S9 or S8, but I believe either one is fully data capable. Can anyone tell me some good software to use with this? I have heard of sleephead. Also, what are the differences in the software?

hyperlexis wrote:

49er wrote:

luke1985 wrote:Okay I registered. If anyone knows nice DME around Athens, Ohio 45740, let me know. I have already called twice to DME. Should I go ahead and call later today after 2:15 p.m.? This way I can talk to her again. She said she would talk to him today when he came in later today? I know brothering to much, will be bad. But I also don't want them to think I will forget about this major problem. I need to check my leak loss often so I know I get an good session. If I can't look at that then I don't know how much sessions are going, which means the machine will not be helping me. This is some of the stuff I am thinking of mentioning if they want to try to play dumb. I can't belive DME can do this. Its not fun for anyone, including others out there, to have to go through this much hassle to get a machine that have leak loss or fully datable capable.

Hi Luke1985,

With all due respect to Hyperlexia and Avi, I would not settle for the brick if I were in your situation. And if they don't call you back by a certain time today, I would call again. And if you're worried about calling too much, simply apologize and then say but you are concerned about your health and need the data capable machine to monitor the leaks. Follow Pugsy's excellent advice.

Personally, I wouldn't use the machine and would take it back to the DME. I fear if you continue to use it, it will make it harder to get the exchange.

49er

I didn't tell her not to take it back -- I just told her they had no obligation to take it and exchange it for her, and that it could be very difficult to do so. I want to play doctor isn't going to be good enough reason for a stubborn DME to accept a machine back and eat the cost, plus the cost of a new unit. It's the you take it, you bought it model. It sucks, but that's the way it is.

Yes the sooner she complains, the better the chance of the DME taking it back. Hopefully it gets done.

luke1985 wrote:As long as its fully data capable with a humtifier that will just be fine. I will let you know if its the s7 s8 or s9 elite later when I get it. Should be around 4:00 p.m. today. If I don't get it today, I will not use the brick, I will just fine another company, unless I can pick the fully data capable unit at the store. I think they are trying there best. So, lets keep our fingers crossed. When I get my first reading I will post the results. Thanks for everyone reading, and helping me out. I really appreciate the time you guys took out of your day to help me.

luke1985 wrote:I would do that but, they told me a doctor will usally have to write in the prescription fully data capable, but they are going to give me an fully data capable. They told me it would be the resmed Elitile but did not tell me what one(eg... s7,s8,s9) Is there a reason I can tell them I need this. I think I am pushing to my limit as it is. I can always call the doctor though.