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. 2001 Nov;19(11):692-9; quiz 699-700.
doi: 10.1097/00004045-200111000-00013.

Long-term oxygen therapy in the home

M Findeisen  1
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Long-term oxygen therapy in the home

M Findeisen. Home Healthc Nurse. 2001 Nov.

Abstract

Medicare introduced new policies and guidelines for oxygen therapy in 1998 including the HCFA 484.2, Certificate of Medical Necessity: Oxygen. This article outlines how nurses can collaborate with prescribers and oxygen suppliers to ensure that patients receive the appropriate oxygen delivery system that best meets their lifestyle, needs, and oxygen prescription.

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