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How Do I Know If I Have Lymphedema? Signs & Self-Check

How Do I Know If I Have Lymphedema? Signs & Self-Check

How Do I Know If I Have Lymphedema? Signs & Self-CheckMichele Kattine
Published on: 07/06/2026

The early signs of lymphedema, a simple at-home self-check (including the Stemmer sign), and exactly when to see a doctor about swelling.

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Does Medicare Cover a Lymphedema Pump? (HCPCS, 2026)

Does Medicare Cover a Lymphedema Pump? (HCPCS, 2026)

Does Medicare Cover a Lymphedema Pump? (HCPCS, 2026)Kris Scheufele
Published on: 06/28/2026

Yes — here's how Medicare covers a lymphedema pump under NCD 280.6, the E0650/E0651/E0652 HCPCS codes, your 20% out-of-pocket, and the 2026 Lymphedema Treatment Act garment benefit.

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Vascular Wounds and Arterial Wounds: Compression Therapy, Pumps, and Proper Care

Vascular Wounds and Arterial Wounds: Compression Therapy, Pumps, and Proper Care

Vascular Wounds and Arterial Wounds: Compression Therapy, Pumps, and Proper CareMichele Kattine
Published on: 06/22/2026

Learn how arterial wounds and venous stasis ulcers differ, how they're diagnosed, and which compression devices and pumps Medicare covers for each — including E0675 and E0651/E0652.

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Lymphedema Pumps with Home Delivery in NJ: How Fast Can You Get One?

Lymphedema Pumps with Home Delivery in NJ: How Fast Can You Get One?

Lymphedema Pumps with Home Delivery in NJ: How Fast Can You Get One?Michele Kattine
Published on: 06/15/2026

Looking for a lymphedema pump with home delivery in New Jersey? Learn which companies deliver, how long it takes, and why local NJ suppliers get pumps to patients faster than national shippers.

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How Does a Lymphedema Pump Work? The Anatomy of a Pneumatic Compression Device

How Does a Lymphedema Pump Work? The Anatomy of a Pneumatic Compression Device

How Does a Lymphedema Pump Work? The Anatomy of a Pneumatic Compression DeviceKris Scheufele
Published on: 06/08/2026

A plain-English look at how a lymphedema pump works — the pump unit, tubing, and multi-chamber garment — plus the E0650/E0651/E065 device types and what each does.

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Arterial Compression Therapy for PAD: The Clinical Case for a Non-Surgical Option

Arterial Compression Therapy for PAD: The Clinical Case for a Non-Surgical Option

Arterial Compression Therapy for PAD: The Clinical Case for a Non-Surgical OptionMichele Kattine
Published on: 06/01/2026

Arterial intermittent pneumatic compression (E0675) is a non-surgical home therapy for PAD. Coverage, clinical evidence, candidacy, and what changed with Medicare's 2024 LCD retirement.

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