Tracheostomy Care

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1 - Send Us Your Prescription

Send us your tracheostomy care supply prescription, including type and size information, along with insurance details directly or through your doctor. Prescriptions can be faxed to 972.572.1112 or emailed to resupply@universalmedsupply.com to start the process.

2 - Insurance Verification

Once we receive your prescription and insurance details, we will verify your insurance and our ability to provide you with our supplies and services. Rest assured, if we are unable to support you through your insurance, we will help you find a provider that can.

3 - Documenting Medical Necessity

Our team will work with you and your doctor to obtain the medical records required to qualify you for the tracheostomy care supplies you need through your insurance. Our goal is to make the documentation process as smooth and hassle-free as possible, while securing funding for your supplies.

4 - Delivery

Once your order is ready for delivery, our shipping process will ensure your supplies are delivered fast, with no charge for shipping, when supplies are funded through your insurance.

Tracheostomy Care Supplies

Tracheostomy is a surgical procedure that creates an opening in an individual’s trachea, commonly known as a windpipe. The purpose of the procedure is to create an alternate means for an individual to breathe independently as a result of weak muscles or an obstruction preventing normal breathing from taking place. There are specific supplies required to care for and maintain an individual’s tracheostomy status on an ongoing basis. Most insurances allow for the routine disposal and replenishment of supplies to ensure sanitary therapy. Select each type of tracheostomy care supply below to learn more.

Inner Cannulas

Inner cannulas are components of tracheostomy tubes used to maintain a clear airway. They fit inside the outer cannula and can be easily removed for cleaning or replacement without disturbing the main tube.

Ties & Holders

Tracheostomy ties and holders are items used to secure tracheostomy tubes in place around an individual’s neck. Tracheostomy ties are typically adjustable straps made of soft material to ensure comfort and prevent tube displacement.

Suction Canisters & Tubing

Disposable suction canisters are used to hold secretions removed during the clearing of an individual’s airways. Suction tubing is used to deliver secretions removed from an individual’s airways into a suction canister for disposal.

Heat & Moisture Exchangers

Also referred to as HMEs, these enclosed items assist with warming and adding moisture to air for patients with a tracheostomy during inhalation and exhalation. For individuals receiving ventilation therapy these items can vary and are typically provided by the ventilation therapy supplier.

Tubes

Tracheostomy tubes are items inserted into a surgically created opening (stoma) in the trachea to establish an airway. They facilitate breathing by bypassing the upper airway obstruction or assisting individuals who cannot breathe through their nose or mouth.

Care Kits

A tracheostomy care kit contains essential supplies for maintaining and cleaning the tracheostomy site. It typically includes a tube brush, pipe cleaners, cotton tip applicators, twill tape, and sponges.

Suction Yankauers

Suction Yankauers are items used to remove fluid and debris from an individual’s airway during surgical procedures or medical interventions. They consist of a long, rigid tube with a bulbous tip and are connected to a suction system.

Suction Catheters

Suction catheters are flexible items used to remove secretions and fluids from an individual’s airway. They are inserted through the nose or mouth into the trachea.

Why Choose Us

A tracheostomy supports your effort to breathe, but it does so with a greater risk of infection, as a result of creating an unnatural opening with fewer defense mechanisms to prevent infections and other complications. As a result, taking care of your tracheostomy is important to reduce your risk of infection and other complications, keeping you at home and out of the hospital. We offer the high quality tracheostomy care supplies you need, while working with you, your doctor, and your insurance to ensure coverage for your supplies and delivery you can count on.

Our tracheostomy care supply specialists have the expertise to help you navigate the process with ease. Fill out the form above to be contacted by a tracheostomy care specialist or give us a call today at 866.864.6332 to learn more.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of tracheostomy supplies are covered by Medicare?

Tracheostomy supplies covered by insurance, including Medicare or other health plans, can vary based on specific policy requirements and the medical necessity of the supplies. Typically, insurance coverage includes items such as tracheostomy tubes, tracheostomy tube ties or holders, tracheostomy dressings, tracheostomy cleaning brushes, humidification systems, tracheostomy tube holders or collars, inner cannulas, tracheostomy care kits, suction catheters, and suction yankauers.

Does insurance cover the cost of tracheostomy care supplies?

Insurance typically covers most of the cost of a tracheostomy care supplies, but your share can depend on your specific plan’s deductible and coinsurance rates. For example, traditional Medicare covers 80% of the cost of a power wheelchair after your deductible has been met. Afterwards, if you have secondary insurance, such as a supplemental or Medicaid plan, these plans will typically cover the remaining 20%. If you have a Medicaid plan as your primary payer, there is typically no cost for you.

How often does insurance allow tracheostomy care supplies to be replenished?

Tracheostomy Care Supplies	Typical Allowable
Inner Cannulas	62 per Month
Ties and Holders	31 per Month
Heat & Moisture Exchangers	62 per Month
Tubes	1 every 3 Months
Care Kits	31 per Month
Suction Yankauers	12 per Month
Suction Catheters	90 per Month
Suction Tubing	8 per Month
Suction Canisters	4 per Month

Our Tracheostomy Care Products

The suction catheter shown in the image is a single-use item that is provided to medical professionals as they perform suction procedures

HME contains a hygroscopic material that protect tracheostomized patients from heat and humidity

This image showcases a Suction Yankauers that is along a rigid tube with a bulbous tip which is used to remove fluid and debris from patients during surgery

The Tracheostomy Tube helps patients to reduce insertion pressure, and skin breakdown and improves airflow

The Disposable Suction Canister Kit provides patients with solutions for replacing their suction machine’s canisters, filters, and tubing.- Tracheostomy Care Supplies Blogs

This image shows Tracheostomy ties and holders that secure tubes around the neck and preventing tube displacement

The tracheostomy product in the image is designed to work with the tracheostomy tube to help restore the patient's airway

The pictured care kit contains a tube brush, pipe cleaners, cotton tip applicators, twill tape, and sponges

What Our Patients Say

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