9. Why is a doctor's prescription needed to obtain a PMV?

The PMVs are medical devices that affect the direction of airflow during breathing. It is important that your airway status be evaluated carefully by a doctor to make sure that you have a properly sized tracheostomy tube, no significant blockage of the airway and/or that no other conditions exist that would keep you from being able to use the PMV safely. A doctor's order is required in obtaining reimbursement from Medicare, MediCal, Medicaid or private insurance.

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