I am wondering what advances if any, we have made in this frustrating  arena.
 Since my clients pay me and wander off with their ICD9CM codes  sheet in
hand, I really don't find out whether they are getting any  reimbursement or not.
 I have just gotten off the phone with BCBS and was  told clearly they do not
reimburse for breast pump rentals, despite my  explanation of "medical
equipment."  Yes, they do reimburse for other such  things as nebulizers, etc.
Under provider info on their website when I  enter any of the codes I have, all of
them are unrecognized (including Failure  to Gain Weight, Breastmilk
Jaundice, etc.). So, I wonder, where to we begin to  unravel this and help get
insurance companies to recognize these expenses.   What a world of difference this
would make, particularly to those of us in  private practice.  Thanks, Ann
Conlon-Smith, IBCLC




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