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PostPosted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 7:38 am    Post subject: Health insurance and costs for iontophoresis units Reply with quote

Health insurance and costs for iontophoresis units:

Here are some useful codes, that might help you get the money reimbursed from your insurance, although only a few health insurances will cover the costs for an iontophoresis machine:

Committee for the Prevention of Torture + Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System:
CPT / HCPCS Code: 97033
WHO | International Classification of Diseases (ICD)
ICD-9 Code: 705.21
Health Insurance Codes:
HIC/PIC Code: E1399 "Tapwater Iontophoresis"
FDA Classification Code
89KTB Iontophoresis, for specific use

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Hi,
I am asking my insurance company if I can get the Idromed 5 PC covered. However, I need the procedural code for your device. It is also called a billing code or CPT code. Can you provide me that information please as soon as possible?
Thanks


Sure, here it is and some more:

ICD9 Codes
- Generalized hyperhidrosis: 780.8
- Primary Focal Hyperhidrosis: 705.21
- Secondary Hyperhidrosis: 705.22

CPT Codes
CPT Codes for the treatment of Hyperhidrosis with Botulinum toxins:
- Palmar & (or) Plantar Primary Hyperhidrosis: 64999
- Face & Head Primary Hyperhidrosis: 64653
- Axillary Primary Hyperhidrosis: 64650
- Botulinum toxin: J0585

CPT Code for Iontophoresis Treatments of Hyperhidrosis :
- for each 15-minute session 97033

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Hi Markus,

I am interested in buying the Hidrex PS 500. How do I get Insurance to help with the cost (in USA)


I've never heard that any insurance company in the USA will cover the costs of an:iontophoresis machine .

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Hi Markus,
Thanks for your response. I also have another question. I am having a hard time deciding between Idromed 5 PC and Hidrex PS 500 (PC). Which one is more effective to treat hand and feet sweating (best results and least amount of time needed)? I would really appreciate an honest assessment. I see that with Hidrex PS, I can switch between pulsed and direct current, which may be useful. Also, does the Hidrex PS 500 (PC) have an 8 week trial guarantee like the Idromed 5 PC does?
Thanks,


I would take the Idromed 5PC because this offers more power in the Pulsed Mode, so a treatment of hands and feet together is in the most cases successful. The 8-weeks trial we offer at the moment is the same for all iontophoresis machines.
https://www.iontodevice.com/tap-water-iontophoresis.htm

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PostPosted: Thu May 12, 2011 5:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

This post is very informative regarding insurance. Thanks very much, Markus! I will take the codes to my doctor's appointment in June so he can send a letter of Medical Necessity on my behalf and hopefully get this process going.
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PostPosted: Fri May 13, 2011 8:28 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

You´re welcome! Wink

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