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Question:
How much does Part B Medicare spend on oxygen therapy?
Answer:
Oxygen therapy is a major expenditure under Part B Medicare totaling over $1.5 billion annually, and that’s just the equipment. Not included in this total are the cost of physician evaluations, laboratory tests, and respiratory therapy services.
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