My Mom went to hosp for pacemaker they ruptured her bladder and she became confused on Meds so they didn't do the procedure, probably risks.
She went to nursing home and has been off meds now and is doing stable.
Could she go back for pacemaker or what is criteria necessary to do surgery. We were told her meds are better now so she didn't need it but her pulse varies and was 49 and irregular and she is weak.
Any suggestions as I feel she is on hold as my family won't suggest it to the Dr. and the Dr. is not suggesting it?
Hi there! I'm sorry to hear of the complication with your mom's surgery. I'm glad she's stable now, though, and to the point where you're thinking about taking the next step in her care.
I'm confused about something. The title of your post is "medicare credentials" but I'm not seeing a question about Medicare. Am I missing it?
Would medicare ok this or who do I ask at the nursing home. The hosp in another town told us she was stable on meds now and medicare would not cover the surgery. They did not tell us there was a complication or risk due to the bladder rupture putting in the cath.
I think we should suggest it to the primary Dr. and get another referral but if Medicare Don't cover I quess why go through all the procedure. My family thinks the Dr. would suggest it but he hasn't it. I think we should suggest it if it will be covered.
I hope this clarifies as I am not POA and my family just says leave it all up to the Dr. and I have caught alot of drug problems for my Mom and now she is just on 1 B/P pill and Diabetes meds.
How do you find out if medicare will cover a procedure, what is protocol for pacemaker?
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