Respiratory Care

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1 - Send Us Your Prescription

Send us your respiratory care product prescription, along with your insurance details directly or through your doctor. Prescriptions can be faxed to 972.572.1112 or emailed to respiratoryintake@universalmedsupply.com to start the process.

2 - Insurance Verification

Once we receive your respiratory care prescription and insurance details, we will verify your insurance and our ability to provide you with our products and services. Rest assured, if we are unable to support you through your insurance, we will help you find a provider that can.

3 - Documenting Medical Necessity

Our team will work with you and your doctor to obtain the medical records required to qualify you for the respiratory care products you need through your insurance. Our goal is to make the documentation process as smooth and hassle-free as possible, while securing funding for your products.

4 - Insurance Authorization

Depending on the type of products you qualify for, prior authorization from your insurance may be required before delivery. If so, we will work with your insurance to obtain prior authorization to ensure your products are covered.

5 - Delivery

Once your products are ready for delivery, we’ll give you a call to schedule a convenient delivery time. At the time of delivery, our team will walk you through the features and functions of your respiratory care products to ensure proper support and comfort.

Respiratory Care Products

Respiratory care products typically address two primary types of respiratory related functions, the mechanical process of inhaling air and the absorption of oxygen. Deficiencies in these processes are typically caused by diagnoses such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Chronic Respiratory Failure, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Muscular Dystrophy (MD).

Neuromuscular diseases can cause the mechanical process of breathing to fail, causing the inability for the body to draw air into the body. Alternatively, respiratory diseases typically disrupt the ability for the body to absorb oxygen, drawn into the lungs, for distribution throughout the body. When one of these functions does not work as it should, respiratory care products provide support to assist or substitute specific respiratory related functions. Select each type of respiratory care product below to learn more.

Ventilators

Ventilators are devices that provide the highest level of mechanical respiratory support for individuals who are unable to breath independently. These devices offer many different settings that can be configured to ensure an optimal level of support and comfort. Ventilators can be used both non-invasively, for individuals without a tracheostomy, or invasively, for individuals with a tracheostomy. Ventilators require the use of supplies such as breathing circuits, heat and moisture exchangers, and require interfaces similar to those associated with sleep therapy products or tracheostomy supplies.

Cough Assists

Coughing is a natural mechanism used to clear secretions such as saliva and mucous from an individual’s airways. Maintaining clear airways is important to ensure the delivery of air into the lungs. Cough assist devices are devices that provide a mechanical substitution for an individual’s cough. These devices work by applying positive and negative air pressure noninvasively to draw secretions out.

Oxygen Therapy

Without the ability to absorb oxygen from inhaled air, the body is unable to deliver oxygen to cells throughout the body. When an individual is unable to absorb enough oxygen, oxygen therapy can be prescribed. Oxygen therapy is a treatment that provides the body with extra oxygen. Oxygen concentrators are devices designed to concentrate oxygen from the air to supplement an individual’s air supply through tubing. When a higher concentration of oxygen is supplied to the lungs, the result is the ability for the lungs to absorb more oxygen.

50 PSI Compressors

50 PSI compressors, most commonly used by individuals with a tracheostomy, serve two major purposes. The first is to provide moisture or humidification to an individual’s airways and the second is to support the delivery of inhaled respiratory medications. These devices offer adjustable pressure settings for respiratory medication delivery.

IPPB Devices

Intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) devices are used to assist with the expansion of the lungs. These devices allow a specific volume of air to be delivered into an individual’s lungs for chest wall expansion. This type of therapy or treatment can be considered as exercise for the lungs for individuals with pulmonary conditions that cause restricted lungs. These devices can also be used to deliver inhaled medications.

Suction Machines

Suction machines provide a means to clear secretions, such as saliva and mucous, from an individual’s airways. These devices can be considered, in a sense, a vacuum for airways. Suction machines utilize a process and accessories similar to a common practice used by dentists during procedures. Many of the accessories used with suction machines can be found on our tracheostomy care product page.

Why Choose Us

Respiratory care products assist patients with complex conditions that require the highest level of care and attention, especially at home. For this reason, we are only able to provide our most complex respiratory care products: ventilators, cough assists, oxygen therapy, and IPPB devices only in select markets. our highly qualified respiratory therapists have been working with individuals, their caregivers, and doctors to treat complex respiratory conditions for years to achieve a high standard of care.

Our respiratory care specialists have the expertise to help you navigate the process with ease. Fill out the form above to be contacted by a respiratory care specialist or give us a call today at 866.864.6332 to learn more.

*Specific respiratory care products available only in select markets

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Philips Respironics Trilogy devices under recall?

Yes, these devices continue to be impacted by a recall. We continue to work closely with Philips Respironics on this issue. However, we have taken steps to address the recall issue in all of our impacted ventilators until each device is carefully inspected and updated by Philips Respironics.

For more information from Philips Respironics, please visit: https://www.usa.philips.com/healthcare/e/sleep/communications/src-update

Does insurance cover the cost of respiratory care products?

Insurance typically covers most of the cost of a respiratory care products, but your share can depend on your specific plan’s deductible and coinsurance rates. For example, traditional Medicare covers 80% of the cost of a power wheelchair after your deductible has been met. Afterwards, if you have secondary insurance, such as a supplemental or Medicaid plan, these plans will typically cover the remaining 20%. If you have a Medicaid plan as your primary payer, there is typically no cost for you.

How does Medicare cover ventilators, oxygen concentrators, and IPPB devices?

Medicare classifies ventilators and IPPB devices as “Frequently Serviced Items,” which means that reimbursement for these items is made as a recurring monthly rental until the items are no longer required. Oxygen concentrators are classified as “oxygen and oxygen equipment” which also means reimbursement is made as a monthly rental, but only up to 36 months. Oxygen concentrators deliver oxygen, which is considered a drug. For this reason, oxygen concentrators do not become owned by individuals.

What happens when an individual with Medicare is transitioned to hospice care?

Hospice care, which is care focused on comfort for individuals nearing end of life, is typically responsible for all durable medical equipment and supplies as a result of Medicare consolidated billing regulations. When equipment or supplies are provided as a result of conditions unrelated to an individual’s hospice status, Medicare will provide reimbursement to home medical equipment companies. As a result, it is important to discuss any durable medical equipment and supplies with hospice organizations when electing to transition to hospice care.

Our Respiratory Care Products

Photo of Ventilator that has Passive circuit + exhalation port, to assist patients with independent breathing

Picture shows Cough Assist System with feature enhances mobilization and improves bronchial drainage

Low maintenance easy transport Compact design Oxygen-Concentrator to aid with Oxygen Absorption

Picture displays high-pressure performance compressor that is lightweight, durable, easy-to-clean

Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing Devices for Improved Breathing and Lung Function

This image showcases a Suction Unit: Suction machines provide a means to clear secretions, such as saliva and mucous, from an individual’s airways.

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