Mobile Wound Care at Home

Yes, Medicare covers home wound care under its home health benefit if you meet specific criteria. To qualify, a doctor must determine the care is medically necessary and order it as part of a personalized care plan. The services must require a skilled professional, like a nurse, and be provided by a Medicare-certified agency. You must also be considered “homebound,” meaning it is a significant effort to leave your home. When these conditions are met, Medicare typically covers 100% of the approved costs for skilled wound care services and necessary supplies.

Mobile wound care is a healthcare service that brings wound specialists directly to you, providing treatment wherever you are—at home, in an office, or at an assisted living facility.

The initial appointment involves a comprehensive assessment to classify and measure the wound, evaluate your overall health, and determine your ability to follow the necessary treatment plan.

The “80/20 rule” in Medicare describes how the program divides healthcare costs with beneficiaries. For services covered under Medicare Part B, after the annual deductible is met, Medicare pays 80% of the approved amount. The patient is then responsible for the remaining 20%, which is their co-insurance or co-payment.