Does insurance cover blood pressure monitors?
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I don't know to many people that have home blood pressure monitors, and if your BP is only 120/90, I don't think you'll get a prescription from your doctor. The 120 is perfectly fine, and the 90 is only SLIGHTLY elevated, which can be caused by stress or caffeine or pain. I would stop worrying so much about it, honestly.
BUT, if you want to stress over such a minor elevation, eBay has blood pressure monitors for $20 to $50. Although, I really don't think they give you a reliable reading every time. You are better off buying a cheap stethoscope and cuff and learning to take your own BP. It's very easy to do.
1)put the cuff on
2)feel for the artery that runs along the inside of your arm and place the stethocope there
3)turn the valve on the cuff all the way clockwise and pump up the cuff (they say to 200, but 160 should be fine for you) 4)slowly turn the valve on the cuff counterclockwise so that the needle drops about 10mmhg a second (you'll get the hang of how fast to release the air)
5) When you FIRST hear your heartbeat, that number is your systolic pressure, and when it fades to the point you no longer hear it, that is your diastolic.
And presto! Your doctor can show you how to use it as well. AND, they make BP cuffs with the stethoscope built in, so that it's easier to do.
Good luck... and take a breath ;D
yes most do if you have a rx from your dr.
it depends on your insurance and what they will cover. Is it a medical necessity? I recently purchased a very good moniter for less than $70.00. After your deductable you will still end up paying for most of it. Most insurance will not cover it.
They cost $50-$100, so it is not a major investment.
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