What is the medical necessity for Hy-Tape® to be reimbursed by Medicare Part B?
Hy-Tape® may be medically necessary for a patient with an ostomy, a surgically created opening (stoma) to divert urine, feces or ileal contents outside the body. Hy-Tape® may also be medically necessary as a secondary dressing item to secure a wound cover, elastic roll gauze, or non-elastic roll gauze. A wound cover and a secondary dressing item, such as Hy-Tape®, are covered when they are medically necessary: 1. for the treatment of a wound caused by, or treated by, a surgical procedure; or 2. when debridement of a wound is required.
