Cold and Heat Therapy Devices - Medicare Advantage

Covers cold and heat therapy devices (examples: electric/moist heat pads E0215, water/fluid‑circulating heat/cold pads E0217/E0218, infrared E0221, hydrocollator units E0225/E0239, pumps E0236, replacement pads E0249, pneumatic compressor E0650) used to manage pain, reduce swelling, control inflammation and muscle spasm—commonly in post‑surgical and injury recovery (also references uses such as scalp hypothermia during chemotherapy). Coverage and any specific limitations, frequency, prior‑authorization or patient eligibility requirements are determined by applicable Medicare NCDs/LCDs and the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual and vary by MAC/jurisdiction; the excerpt contains no standalone explicit limits.

"No explicit limitations, exclusions, frequency limitations, age restrictions or prior treatment requirements are stated in the provided text."

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