Will Medicare cover and pay for a surgical mask to prevent the spread of/infection from H1N1 flu, if prescribed by a physician?
No. There is no Medicare benefit category that would allow for separate coverage of a surgical mask.
Last Reviewed: 11/02/2009
Related Questions:
- Will Medicare fee-for-service pay for the administration of the H1N1 vaccine furnished during a hospital inpatient stay?
- Will Medicare pay for diagnostic tests for H1N1 flu (e.g., nasal swabs) for beneficiaries?
- Will Medicare payment policy change if the H1N1 vaccine is released under an emergency utilization authorization (EUA) under section 564 of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act?
- How should hospitals handle Medicare billing for services that involve the use of the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) provided drugs?
