- Wednesday April 12th, 2023
- Posted by: Costas Halambalakis
- Category: blog
How is the prescription for the INR device by the EOPYY?
According to the EKPY of EOPYY (Article 54, paragraph 5), INR testing machines are reimbursed under the following conditions:
- Severe heart disease with Mechanical Cardiac Support (MCS) of any type
- Thrombophilia
- Metallic heart valve ( receiving chronic anticoagulation)
The INR machine with its consumables is administered after a positive opinion from the AHS (Supreme Health Council).
A prerequisite for reimbursement of the device by the EOPYY is that it must be included in the reimbursed items, and have an EKAPTY/EOPYY code and a barcode showing the EAN code and the name of the product.
The patient shall pay a 10% contribution toward the reimbursement of the device
For the reimbursement of the strips, the patient shall pay a contribution of 25%.
| Code | Description | Disease code | Specialty of doctor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00545 | CONSUMABLES FOR INR MEASURING DEVICE | Υ44.2 | CARDIAC SURGEONS, THORACIC SURGEONS, CARDIOLOGISTS, PATHOLOGISTS, VASCULAR SURGEONS |
| 00458 | INR MEASURING DEVICE | Υ44.2 | CARDIAC SURGEONS, THORACIC SURGEONS, CARDIOLOGISTS, PATHOLOGISTS, VASCULAR SURGEONS |
| Α/Α | ΕΑΝ | EOPYY | NAME | PIECES/PACKAGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4015630943074 | 1000200000015 | Coagu Check XS PT PST 24T | 24 |
| 2 | 40156309422282 | 1000190000017 | Coagu Check INRange | 1 |
The Coagu Check INRange device and the Coagu Check XS PT PST 24T measuring strips from Roche, which are also available through the EOPYY, are an ideal way to measure blood coagulation and prothrombin time safely and effectively at home. Furthermore, it is possible to connect using Bluetooth or USB to quickly send your results to your healthcare professional.
The EOPYY prescription covers the cost of the INR device and the measurement strips, making it an affordable and convenient option for individuals who need to monitor their INR level.
To obtain the device through EOPYY, the prescribing physician should follow the steps below:
- The cardiologist, through the EOPYY system, will need to apply to the Supreme Board of Health and write in that the insured needs to take some measurements per month (to justify quantitative tapes).
- Once he gets approval (2-3 days), the cardiologist issues 2 separate opinions (1 for the machine & 1 for the strips), the top right will be the decision number.
In order for the EOPYY to accept the opinion and reimburse the materials, 2 separate opinions are required. One for the meter and one for the strips. Otherwise, where the materials are in the same opinion the expense is not accepted by the EOPYY.
For any additional information please feel free to contact us.
For more information about the INR device, you can read here.
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