Urology and Incontinence Blogs

Understanding Three Types of Catheters Covered By Medicare and Other Insurances Key Takeaways: Medicare covers urinary catheters for individuals with permanent urinary conditions such as incontinence or retention. There are three main types of urinary catheters covered by insurance: indwelling (foley), intermittent, and external catheters. Indwelling catheters are for extended use, intermittent for periodic drainage, and external