How Medicare Part B works with wound care here
Vital Cares accepts Medicare Part B for eligible wound-care services. Coverage depends on the specific service, medical necessity, documentation requirements, and applicable Medicare Part B coverage criteria. Our team can review coverage information before treatment.
In plain terms: we do not guess. Before treatment, we look at what is being recommended and what Part B coverage criteria apply, and we tell you where things stand.
What we review before treatment
- The specific service being recommended
- Medical necessity and the documentation it requires
- The Medicare Part B coverage criteria that apply
- Any supplemental coverage you have
What to have ready when you call
- Your Medicare card, and any supplemental plan card
- Where the wound is and how long it has been there
- What has been tried so far
- A current medication list
- Your primary care provider's name and phone number
Have a different plan, such as Medicare Advantage? Call anyway. We will tell you what we can and cannot do.
What care looks like
I come to your home anywhere in Maricopa County. Assessment, a clear plan, and treatment that can include debridement, dressing care, and allografts or other advanced therapies when they fit. See mobile advanced wound care in Phoenix & Maricopa County for the full picture, or chronic and non-healing wound care if a wound has stalled.
Referring someone with Medicare Part B?
Providers, case managers, and family members can refer a patient for mobile wound care.
Common questions
Does Vital Cares accept Medicare Part B for wound care?
Vital Cares accepts Medicare Part B for eligible wound-care services. Coverage depends on the specific service, medical necessity, documentation requirements, and applicable Medicare Part B coverage criteria. Our team can review coverage information before treatment.
Is every wound-care service covered by Medicare Part B?
Not automatically. Coverage depends on the specific service, medical necessity, documentation requirements, and applicable Medicare Part B coverage criteria. Our team can review coverage information before treatment.
Do I have to leave home for Medicare Part B wound care?
No. Visits happen at your home anywhere in Maricopa County.
What if I have Medicare Advantage or another plan?
Call 623-404-8388. We will tell you what we can and cannot do with your plan.