Is self-testing covered by insurance?
Medicare has approved PT/INR self-testing for patients taking warfarin (Coumadin) and who have mechanical heart valves, chronic atrial fibrillation, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism and hypercoagulable state. While most health insurance companies have also approved reimbursement for the test, approval at other insurers may still be pending. If your doctor prescribes self-testing, leave it to our healthcare experts to help work through all the details with your insurer.
