Thanks Alisa for the info. I wasnt aware of this

Is your PALS using Medicare to fund the EyeMax?  If so, are you coding it as an accessory (E2599) or an SGD (E2510)?  I consider it an accessory.  Its an expensive "accessory."  Is DynaVox accepting assignment?  I'm curious what the PALS copay will be.  I asked these ?s to DV Funding Dept several months ago when the EyeMax was 1st introduced and the funding person didn't have the answers at that time.

Molly Doyle MS CCC
CART-Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center
Downey CA 90242
www.rancho.org/cart

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>>> Alisa Brownlee <xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxx> 11/12/08 12:53 PM >>>
Just a comment to the group that I thought some would find useful. (and some of you probably already know this)

We are going for our first upgrade to the IMAX.  This PALS has a DV5 Max that was ordered last year.

One item to note:  When you order the IMAX attachment, you need an upgrade in memory.  If this upgrade was not ordered with the original purchase of the DV5 Max, there is a $450.00 charge for the upgrade.

If an upgrade is ordered when a 5 is ordered, the charge is $175.00.  So, bottom line is for all the 5 orders, if you think this person may eventually need an IMAX attachment, you should order the upgrade in advance.  This is not going to be funded by Medicare, so it will be an out of pocket expense.

Just thought I should put that out there for the group.

Thanks,
Alisa

Alisa Brownlee, ATP
Clinical Manager, Assistive Technology Services
ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) Association, Greater Philadelphia Chapter

Assistive Technology Consultant, ALS Association, National Office

Direct Phone Number: 215-631-1877