Pricing and Suppliers
Is it covered by Medicare Part B?
Medicare covers the application of Cellular and Tissue Based Products (CTPs) for chronic Wounds, which are defined as wounds that do not respond to standard wound treatment for at least a 30 day period during organized comprehensive conservative therapy. Medicare has guidelines that establish what is considered medically necessary and how often an item can be used.
How can I purchase this product?
For Medicare to cover this product, it needs to be ordered and applied by your clinician. A patient cannot purchase it directly from a Durable Medical Equipment (DME) store and receive reimbursement for it.
The table below shows highest and lowest Medicare pricing across the country
| Description | Medicare DME co-payment Min / Max |
| Palingen or promatrx, 0.36 mg per 0.25 cc |
$0.00 / $0.00
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If your insurance does not cover this product, you can purchase it directly from any store. A list of online stores and prices is provided below for your convenience. For updated prices, find it on the internet at https://woundreference.com/app/product?id=2685
Other Stores
* Indicates whether store accepts Medicare or commercial insurance, but may not apply to this specific product. See coding, coverage and reimubursement for more information.
The information on this handout is for your convenience and educational purposes only. All product claims and specifications are those of the product suppliers. It does not constitute medical advice or a guarantee for reimbursement. Prices may have changed and suppliers may not have product in stock. Please confirm accuracy and appropriateness of information with insurance carrier and product supplier. Clinician and WoundReference assume no liability for inaccuracies or misstatements about products and insurance coverage.