The last I knew the answer to that was no. According to my final rule book from Empire Medicare Svc the only covered catheter is a suprapubic. I am sure their theory would evolve around other less costly alternatives such as a foley to SD.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wiedemann, Betty R Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2003 10:22 AM To: Wiedemann, Betty R; '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Subject: RE: intermit cath > -----Original Message----- > From: Wiedemann, Betty R > Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2003 7:33 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: intermit cath > > Did I hear correctly that we can skill someone for intermit cath if they > are unable to be trained? /---------------------------------------------------------- The Case Mix Discussion Group is a free service of the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators "Committed to the Assessment Professional" Be sure to visit the AANAC website. Accurate answers to your questions posted to NAC News and FAQs. For more info visit us at http://www.aanac.org -----------------------------------------------------------/ /---------------------------------------------------------- The Case Mix Discussion Group is a free service of the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators "Committed to the Assessment Professional" Be sure to visit the AANAC website. Accurate answers to your questions posted to NAC News and FAQs. For more info visit us at http://www.aanac.org -----------------------------------------------------------/
