Oxygen equipment & accessories
Medicare Coverage Information
Overview
Medicare Part B covers oxygen equipment and accessories for beneficiaries with qualifying medical conditions that require oxygen therapy. Patients can rent or purchase necessary equipment from Medicare-approved suppliers.
- Covers oxygen equipment, supplies, and accessories for home use
- Requires a doctor's prescription documenting medical necessity
- Typically covers rental of oxygen equipment for 36 months
- Includes oxygen tanks, concentrators, tubing, and masks
- Suppliers must be Medicare-certified
- Medicare Part B beneficiaries
- Patients with qualifying respiratory conditions
- Individuals with a doctor's prescription for oxygen therapy
- 20% coinsurance after meeting Part B deductible
- Medicare pays rental costs for first 36 months
- After 36 months, suppliers must continue providing equipment for an additional 24 months
- Must have documented medical need for oxygen therapy
- Equipment must be prescribed by a Medicare-participating physician
- Limited to medically necessary oxygen equipment
- Requires periodic documentation of continued medical necessity
- Consult your doctor about oxygen therapy needs
- Get a detailed prescription documenting medical necessity
- Contact Medicare-approved durable medical equipment suppliers
- Verify coverage details with your specific Medicare plan
Last updated: 6/15/2025
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- 6/15/2025
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