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How to Purchase an Oxygen Concentrator
Do you ever wonder how to purchase an oxygen concentrator?
Thoughts of learning new equipment, changing your routine and engaging with your insurance provider may make the process more daunting than promising. If an oxygen tank is what you know and are used to, the thought of getting a new oxygen concentrator may be enticing. Don’t let the purchasing process be the obstacle that stands between you and your new machine. If you want to know, “How can I buy an oxygen concentrator?” read on. Learning about the buying process and ordering an Inogen oxygen concentrator can all be accomplished in minutes if you have all necessary information.
Getting Started: How Can You Purchase an Oxygen Concentrator?
How can you buy an oxygen machine and what should you do? First, if you do not have an oxygen prescription yet, make an appointment with your doctor to have your oxygen levels tested. After completing tests to establish your supplemental oxygen requirements, you may also want to speak with an Inogen oxygen specialist so that they can send the appropriate prescription paperwork directly to your doctor.
During your appointment, your doctor will review the flow rates you need, the times and frequency with which you will use oxygen and any frustrations you currently have with your breathing difficulties. You should also specifically discuss how an oxygen concentrator could meet your oxygen needs. Make sure you have a solid understanding of your oxygen prescription and what you need to look for in an oxygen concentrator.[1]
If you are a caretaker researching oxygen concentrators for a loved one, you may wonder, “How can you purchase an oxygen concentrator for someone else?” There are certain legal requirements that must be met if the oxygen prescription is not under your name. Call our oxygen specialists to find out what you need to do. It is also helpful to attend doctor’s appointments with your loved one so that you can ask the doctor how to best care for them.
Decide What Type of Oxygen Concentrator You Need
After the doctor’s appointment where you discuss your oxygen needs and what you need from an oxygen concentrator, the first decision you have to make is whether you need a portable oxygen concentrator or a home oxygen concentrator. Your oxygen prescription will narrow your choices for you, based on the flow dosing you need. If you already know what you’re looking for, skip ahead!
If you don’t know, learn more about the differences in order to better understand your own needs and how they will best be met. In some cases, both devices are necessary.
Learn How Insurance Fits In
Inogen’s customer representatives are always ready and willing to help patients understand how Medicare and other insurance fit into the equation. Inogen can’t guarantee that everyone will receive full coverage, but we can guarantee that we will work to find the best possible situation for every single customer, whether it’s a portable oxygen concentrator rental or direct purchase.
Many insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid, will cover a portion of the cost for your oxygen therapy equipment, provided that your doctor confirms that you require it. [2] Inogen has direct access to Medicare and can see how long any patient has been on service with a tank. Inogen checks and verifies insurance coverage and patient financial responsibility.
To learn more about how Medicare or your insurance may help you pay for an oxygen concentrator, speak to an Inogen Oxygen Specialist by calling 1-855-694-6643. Or visit this link: Portable Oxygen Concentrator Medicare.
Pay in Cash to Speed Up the Buying Process
You may be wondering if you can purchase an oxygen machine outright. Absolutely, and purchasing your oxygen concentrator in cash speeds up the buying process, without waiting for insurance to review the purchase and decide whether it will be approved. Insurance review can be a long process, and in the end, you may discover that insurance will not cover your costs. Paying cash up front cuts through the red tape. Depending on your medical diagnosis and insurance verification, you may be able to bill your insurance for reimbursement. Contact an Inogen Oxygen Specialist or your insurance company to find out if you can be reimbursed for your oxygen concentrator, and what you need to do to be approved.
Inogen’s online store enables you to get your desired oxygen concentrator on your doorstep as soon as possible. To purchase your oxygen concentrator outright from us:
Step 1: Visit the product page for your desired oxygen concentrator
Step 2: Click “Add to Cart”
Step 3: Proceed to Checkout and fill out payment information
Step 4: Fill out shipping information
Step 5: Submit your order
Step 6: Wait to be contacted by an Inogen representative and confirm your order!
Take it out of the Box and Get Moving
The next chapter of your life starts when your oxygen concentrator arrives!
Buying an oxygen concentrator doesn’t have to be confusing for potential users who require medical oxygen. We’re looking forward to helping you get started.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Purchasing an Oxygen Concentrator
How can I buy an oxygen machine online?
Ensure you have a current prescription for oxygen therapy. Then, go to Inogen.com and visit the product page to explore your options. Choose the right oxygen concentrator for you and click “Add to Cart.” Then, proceed to checkout and fill out your payment and shipping information. Submit your order and an Inogen representative will contact you to confirm and answer any questions.
Why do you need a prescription to buy an oxygen concentrator?
An oxygen concentrator is a medical device that provides medical grade oxygen. As such, the US FDA requires a prescription before you can purchase an oxygen concentrator. Simply see your doctor to find out about getting your oxygen prescription today. [3]
References
- https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/lung-procedures-and-tests/oxygen-therapy/getting-started-with-oxygen
- Oxygen Equipment Coverage (medicare.gov)
- https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/pulse-oximeters-and-oxygen-concentrators-what-know-about-home-oxygen-therapy
Specifications apply to all new retail units sold after December 7th 2015.
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Inogen® Portable Oxygen Concentrators
USES: Inogen® Portable Oxygen Concentrators provide a high concentration of supplemental oxygen to patients requiring respiratory therapy on a prescriptive basis. It may be used in home, institution, vehicle and various mobile environments.
DO NOT USE IF: This device is not intended to be used in any way other than described in the indications for use. Do not use in parallel or series with other oxygen concentrators or oxygen therapy devices. This device is to be used as an oxygen supplement and is not intended to be life sustaining or life supporting. ONLY use this product if the patient is capable of spontaneous breath, able to inhale and exhale without the use of a machine. The conserving, or pulse dose, oxygen delivery technique used by this device is contraindicated in persons whose breathing during normal resting would be unable to trigger the device. Proper device triggering, set up and operation must be confirmed by an experienced clinician or other respiratory professional. Not for use by tracheotomized patients. Use of this device has not been studied in pediatric populations. Consult your physician before using the product for pediatric patients.
WARNINGS: The device produces enriched oxygen gas, which accelerates combustion. Do not allow smoking or open flames within 2m (6.56ft) of this device while in use. If you feel ill or uncomfortable, or if the concentrator does not signal an oxygen pulse and you are unable to hear and/or feel the oxygen pulse, consult your equipment provider and/or your physician immediately. If you are unable to communicate discomfort, you may require additional monitoring and or a distributed alarm system to convey the information about the discomfort and or the medical urgency to your responsible caregiver to avoid harm. Use only spare parts recommended by the manufacturer to ensure proper function and to avoid the risk of fire and burns. To avoid danger of choking or strangulation hazard, keep cords away from children and pets.
TALK TO YOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER: The oxygen flow setting must be determined and recorded for each patient individually by the prescriber, including the configuration of the device, its parts and the accessories. It is the responsibility of the patient to periodically reassess the setting(s) of the therapy for effectiveness. The proper placement and positioning of the prongs of the nasal cannula in the nose is critical for oxygen to be delivered.
Inogen At Home® Stationary Oxygen Concentrator
USES: The Inogen At Home® Oxygen Concentrator is used on a prescriptive basis by patients requiring supplemental oxygen. It supplies a high concentration of oxygen and is used with a nasal cannula to channel oxygen from the concentrator to the patient. The Inogen At Home® Oxygen Concentrator may be used in a home or institution.
DO NOT USE IF: This device is not intended to be used in any way other than described in the indications for use. This device is to be used as an oxygen supplement and is not intended to be life sustaining or life supporting. ONLY use this product if the patient is capable of spontaneous breath, able to inhale and exhale without the use of a machine. Not for pediatric use. Not for use by tracheotomized patients.
WARNINGS: The device produces enriched oxygen gas, which accelerates combustion. Do not use the device when smoking or near open flame, matches, petroleum, oil, grease, solvents, radiant heaters, aerosols, etc. If you feel ill or uncomfortable, consult your equipment provider and/or your physician immediately. If you are unable to communicate discomfort, you may require additional monitoring and or a distributed alarm system to convey the information about the discomfort and or the medical urgency to your responsible caregiver to avoid harm. Use only spare parts recommended by the manufacturer to ensure proper function and to avoid the risk of fire and burns. To avoid danger of choking or strangulation hazard, keep cords away from children and pets.
TALK TO YOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER: The oxygen flow setting must be determined and recorded for each patient individually by the prescriber, including the configuration of the device, its parts and the accessories. It is the responsibility of the patient to periodically reassess the setting(s) of the therapy for effectiveness. The proper placement and positioning of the prongs of the nasal cannula in the nose is critical for oxygen to be delivered.
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