A tracheotomy procedure involves making an artificial hole called a stoma in the throat to restore a person's ability to breathe when the airway is obstructed. A tracheostomy tube is inserted into the stoma, or hole, and directly into the trachea to help keep the airway open for breathing. A tracheostomy tube typically consists of an inner tube, an inner cannula, an outer tube, an outer cannula, and an obturator. This tracheal care product is designed for reducing the risk of heat or moisture leaking from the patient's airway. By maintaining the heat and moisture, the Tracheostomy Heat Moisture Exchanger (HME) improves the patient's airway operation, lessening chances of drying out their airway.
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if a given diagnosis properly corresponds to a given billing code,
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for possible billing code applicability. This information is based upon
anecdotal accounts of acceptable billing codes for diagnoses in which
the identified product has been used in the past. Rehabmart does not
participate in the billing process and it is solely the caregivers responsibility
to determine if the billing code actually applies to the treatment provided.
 "Disposable Cannula Cuffless Fenestrated Tracheostomy Tube (DCFN)")
