Does Medicare Cover a Bedside Commode After Surgery?

Older woman recovering from surgery beside a bedside commode and walker with Medicare Bedside Commode Coverage headline

Yes, Medicare Part B can cover a bedside commode after surgery, but surgery by itself does not make the equipment eligible. The commode must be medically necessary for use in the home, prescribed by a treating practitioner, and meet Medicare’s specific coverage rules for patients who are physically incapable of using regular toilet facilities. That … Read more