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Insurance Information

“Will my insurance cover the rental cost?”

This question can best be answered by the patient’s insurance company, but our experience has shown that rental fees can possibly be covered by private insurance companies, at least partially, provided that a pre-certification or prior authorization is approved by the insurance company.

McFee is an out-of-network provider of durable medical equipment, therefore, the rental is patient’s responsibility upfront including any and all additional rental time.

McFee Technologies has been informed by Medicare that the post-operative Vitrectomy support equipment, which we provide is “Not Reasonable and Necessary” and will not be covered. Medicare will deny all payments for this equipment.

Most insurance companies follow the same guidelines as Medicare (even if they are their own private company) and with Medicare denying payments for this equipment, there is a higher chance that other insurance companies will deny payment or reimbursement as well.

If you choose to contact your insurance company about reimbursement, please notify them to check your out-of-network level benefits. If you don’t mention this, they will automatically check your in-network level benefits and those can be different than out-of-network. Also, the code for this equipment is E1399. This is a generic code for Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and it is strictly the only code that is allowed to be used for this equipment. The code can also be called the following:

  • CPT Code
  • Procedure Code
  • HcPcs (Pronounced HicksPicks)

“Will McFee Technologies bill my insurance company?”

Our staff is currently unable to assist with obtaining a preauthorization or filing a claim if requested by the patient.  We will automatically provide you with the paid invoice at the beginning/end of the rental, which contains the necessary code for this equipment that is needed for insurance filing. If you choose to file a claim to your insurance yourself, we recommend to obtain the following items:

  • Letter of medical necessity from the ordering physician (a copy of this form is located below, and should be completed by your surgeon’s office)
  • Clinical/Office notes of your visits (not every insurance company requires these but they can sometimes be beneficial to obtain anyways).

Again, confirming with your own insurance company on what is required to file a claim, would be the most accurate information you can obtain as each insurance company can require different items or information. Your insurance company would also have the claim form to fill out, if the form is necessary (again each insurance company is different).

Insurance Forms

Rental Agreement

Sample Letter of Medical Necessity (to be Completed by  Surgeon’s Office)

 

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The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care professional with any questions you many have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delays in seeking it because of something you have read on the McFee Technologies website.

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Thank you SO VERY MUCH for the EASE in ordering, getting USING and returning your equipment!! Everything was JUST GREAT and such a help in my recovery!

Also, thank you so much for filing the insurance claim for us. WE APPRECIATE EVERYTHING SO MUCH!!

Bob and Lila
Wisconsin

I just wanted to give your company and it’s staff a huge THANK YOU SO MUCH for the customer care and detailed instructions from beginning to end of my equipment rental.

You make it so easy to rent the needed equipment, use it and the return process could not have been easier. So well done! Thanks a million.

Carol
Nevada

Thank you for being so very kind, helpful and understanding regarding the macular hole surgery.  Without the components that you provided my face-down time would have been intolerable.

Your cheerful assistance was so comforting and I know, without doubt, that you treat each client equally well….you exemplify customer service and an inherent caring concern that is genuine and so very appreciated.

Michelle
Florida

McFee Medical offers an excellent selection of equipment for vitrectomy surgery recovery.  Our patients really appreciate the high level of comfort they get while using their products.  We recommend McFee exclusively.

Christine W.
Ophthalmologist

I’d like to take the opportunity to thank you personally for your help with my wife’s recovery from Vitrectomy surgery. Your equipment is very well designed and works exactly as it should. It made a difficult week a lot more bearable for her. Your rental rates are very reasonable. Your customer support is excellent and very responsive. I especially appreciated your sending the water bottle in a separate package.

I will definitely recommend your services to anyone who is faced with this surgery.

Lee
Missouri

Thank you so much for all your kindness. You were so helpful and it was wonderful to know we could get all the necessary items we needed for the recovery of my husband. Thanks again.

A. S.
VanBurenm, AR

I appreciate your staff and company’s promptness and efficiency in sending me the equipment for my recovery on such short notice.

I was very pleased with the correct size of chair to fit my short stature. The Best Value Package is the ONLY WAY to go with my type of surgery and recovery. It provided so many options for me to keep from going bonkers with the 24/7 face down position.

Karyl
Texas

The equipment from McFee Medical Technologies made my recovery much easier and more comfortable than I thought possible!  Top-notch equipment from a top-notch company.

Billie S.

Everything went smoothly.   I was concerned because we went to another company originally, and they were a disaster.  But when I spoke to McFee, I was so pleasantly surprised.  The staff was very friendly, compassionate about my husband’s surgery, and did everything they said they were going to do.  Five stars and would definitely use them again.

Bev T.
Jericho, VT

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