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McKesson Calcium Alginate Dressing

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McKesson Calcium Alginate Dressing, 4 X 4-3/4 Inch, Rectangle, box of 10 packs

McKesson Calcium Alginate Dressing is an alginate dressing.

INTENDED USES: Wounds with moderate to heavy exudate and may help absorb minor bleeding. Helps absorb moderate to heavy amounts of wound exudate and may help control minor bleeding. Can be used to fill or pack the dead space in a wound.

CLAIMED BENEFITS: Gelling profile allows dressing to avoid sticking to the wound bed and helps maintain physical integrity to allow removal from the wound in one piece. Highly absorptive, non-occlusive. May be trimmed to fit wound dimensions. A secondary dressing is needed to hold alginates in place and to protect the wound from outside contaminants. Not made with natural rubber latex. Do not reuse.

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Pricing and Suppliers

Is it covered by Medicare Part B?

How can I purchase this product?

If you have Medicare Part B coverage, you can purchase this product at a store that accepts Medicare. You need a written order prescribed by a physician enrolled in Medicare. You will need to pay deductibles and/or co-payment. The actual copayment amount can vary by your state. The table below illustrates the highest (ceiling) and lowest (floor) expected co-payment across the country.

The table below shows highest and lowest Medicare pricing across the country
DescriptionMedicare DME co-payment Min / Max
Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., each dressing $3.42 / $4.02
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If your insurance does not cover this product, you can purchase it directly from any store. A list of online stores and prices is provided below for your convenience. For updated prices, find it on the internet at https://woundreference.com/app/product?id=3607

Other Stores

* Indicates whether store accepts Medicare or commercial insurance, but may not apply to this specific product. See coding, coverage and reimubursement for more information.

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