Download our Making a Referral Guide to help support your efforts in meeting Medicare documentation requirements. Medicare requires medical necessity; this resource should be used only as an informational and general tool to assist you in understanding what information is needed. The guide organizes key considerations by equipment type, giving you a helpful reference as you prepare your documentation. You can also visit our equipment‑specific pages in this section to learn more about each piece of equipment. Click the link below to download your copy today.
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A compelling referral or endorsement, whether it comes from a medical provider or patient, is a sound indication that we are fulfilling our mission of delivering high-quality home respiratory care. We work with hundreds of doctors, nursing homes, and long-term care facilities to assist in providing home care alternatives for respiratory treatments and therapies. Together, we deliver an outstanding experience that improves our patients' well-being and overall quality of life.
Disclaimer: This guide is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to serve as legal, clinical, or regulatory advice. Requirements for Medicare documentation and medical necessity may vary and are subject to change. It is the responsibility of the prescribing practitioner to ensure that all documentation complies with current Medicare policies, payer guidelines, and applicable laws. Lincare does not guarantee that the use of this guide will result in claim approval or compliance and assumes no liability for errors or omissions. Users should consult official Medicare resources or professional advisors for specific guidance regarding individual cases.
Our Referral Services
Enteral Referrals
Use this order checklist to help you find the answers to qualify your patients for enteral therapy.
PAP Referrals
Use this order checklist to help you find the answers to qualify your patients for PAP therapy.
Nebulizer Referrals
Use this order checklist to help you find the answers to qualify your patients for nebulizer therapy.
Oxygen Referrals
Use this order checklist to help you find the answers to qualify your patients for oxygen therapy.
Long-Term Care Solutions
Patients who spend extended periods of time in a long-term care facility do so because they require around-the-clock care. Lincare's products and services provide solutions that help these patients while in long-term care and nursing facilities. Our extensive line of respiratory care options offers medical professionals more flexibility in their care plans.
High-Quality Respiratory Products
Lincare offers an extensive suite of respiratory-therapy products for oxygen, nebulizer, ventilator, enteral, and sleep therapies. We also offer systems and devices for pediatric and long-term care patients. Here are just some of Lincare's exceptional product offerings:
- Oxygen concentrators and cylinders
- Conserving devices
- Liquid oxygen systems
- Stress-free travel oxygen
- Mechanical and non-invasive ventilators
- Respiratory Assist Devices (RADs)
- CPAP and Bi-level devices
- Electronic and portable nebulizers
- Wireless alert systems
- Respiratory medications provided by Lincare Pharmacy Services Inc.
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Get Things Done
We want working with Lincare to be as easy as possible. Here are some of the ways we can help you get things done:
- Submit a Referral. Checklists:
- Electronic Prescriptions
- Physician Supply Orders
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Lincare is dedicated to providing the finest home respiratory products and services to its providers and patients. Call to speak with one of our experienced specialists at your Local Lincare Center for more information on our products and services.
Other Lincare Services
Disease Progression Management
We provide a wide range of products and services to meet the needs of patients throughout every stage of their disease process.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
Find a variety of durable medical equipment, from mobility aids to sleep therapy supplies.
Enteral Therapy
Our comprehensively trained dietitians help feed those who can't consume the calories they need.
High-Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation (HFCWO)
If your respiratory condition has you struggling to keep your lungs clear, HFCWO may be an effective treatment you can do from home.
Home INR Testing
Our PT/INR at-home testing allows Warfarin patients to monitor their blood anticoagulation levels at home.
In-Home Disease Management
For residents with chronic breathing disorders, our disease management programs may help them achieve a higher health-related quality of life.
Lincare Powered Mobility
Lincare Powered Mobility provides a variety of electric wheelchairs and scooters suited to meet diverse needs.
Long-Term Care
For residents with chronic breathing disorders, our long-term care services may help them achieve a higher health-related quality of life.
Nebulizer Therapy
Lincare offers electronic and portable mist-inhaler solutions to fit your routine and respiratory needs.
Oxygen Therapy
Home oxygen therapy is a treatment that provides supplemental or extra oxygen, it treats chronic respiratory conditions.
Pediatric Services
We tailor our pediatric treatments, whether they need respiratory therapy, enteral feeding pumps and supplies, apnea monitors and more.
Pharmacy
Lincare Pharmacy Services delivers your medications straight to your home when you need them.
Sleep Apena Therapy
PAP treatment can help you breathe more easily during sleep, and can help eliminate snoring.
Speech Generating Devices
Living with speech disorders can be isolating, which is why we are committed to helping you gain the power to communicate and connect.
Trach & Suction Therapy
Our personalized services support airway management and help improve respiratory health at home.
Ventilator Care
Non-invasive and invasive home ventilation can reduce the effort needed to breathe for patients with chronic respiratory failure.