American Home Health Care, Inc.

.....Ambulatory Aids

.....Respiratory

.....Bath Aids

.....Beds

.....Wheelchairs

.....Therapeutic Support Surfaces

.....Lifts & Slings

.....Enteral Feeding

.....Suction Pumps

.....Phone: ...919.876.4336
.....Fax: .......919.876.4485
.....Address: 3430 Tarheel Drive,
...................Suite 104
...................Raleigh, NC 27609

“I wanted to thank you and your staff for all the help you¹ve given me. I¹ve been sick for some time, and your staff has always been willing to help. The
other day they even stopped their lunch to assist me and were smiling all the time. It makes me feel good that they have that attitude. You have
a first class operation and I will recommend you to anyone with home health care needs.”

SUCTION PUMPS

SUCTION PUMPS
• Indications and Limitations of Coverage and/or Medical Necessity
• Documentation Requirements

SUCTION PUMPS

Indications and Limitations of Coverage and/or Medical Necessity

Use of a home model respiratory suction pump (E0600) is covered for patients who have difficulty raising and clearing secretions secondary to:

1) Cancer or surgery of the throat or mouth

2) Dysfunction of the swallowing muscles

3) Unconsciousness or obtunded state

4) Tracheostomy

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Documentation Requirements

An order for each item billed must be signed and dated by the treating physician, kept on file by the supplier, and made available to the DMERC upon request.

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