Coaguchek Xs System FAQs
How much does Coaguchek Xs System cost without insurance?
Coaguchek Xs System is a non-prescription medical device, so it is not covered as a prescription drug. Some insurance companies cover coagulation meters as a medical device or durable medical equipment. If Coaguchek Xs System is covered by your insurance, the copay may be high.
If you have a prescription for Coaguchek Xs System, consider using a SingleCare discount card. Ask your pharmacist to compare your copay cost to your SingleCare cost. Coaguchek Xs System costs only $3,229.40 for 1, 1 kit box with your SingleCare coupon, which may be lower than your cost with insurance.
How much does Coaguchek Xs System cost with insurance?
Coaguchek Xs System is a non-prescription medical device, so it is not covered as a prescription drug. Some insurance companies cover coagulation meters as a medical device or durable medical equipment. If Coaguchek Xs System is covered by your insurance, the copay may be high.
If you have a prescription for Coaguchek Xs System, consider using a SingleCare discount card. Ask your pharmacist to compare your copay cost to your SingleCare cost. Coaguchek Xs System costs only $3,229.40 for 1, 1 kit box with your SingleCare coupon, which may be lower than your cost with insurance
Does Medicare cover Coaguchek Xs System and how much does it cost?
Medicare prescription drug plans do not cover Coaguchek Xs System or other medical devices. Medicare Part B does cover them as durable medical equipment if prescribed by a doctor. One option for patients who do not have coverage for Coaguchek Xs System is a SingleCare savings card. The cost of Coaguchek Xs System with a SingleCare discount card is only $3,229.40 for 1, 1 kit box.
Is there a generic of Coaguchek Xs System?
Coaguchek Xs System is a brand-name portable blood coagulation meter that measures the coagulation time, or INR, of a patient's blood. It is designed for home use by patients. Other brand-name self-test coagulation meters include the Coag-Sense PT/INR. There is no generic home testing coagulation meter available at this time.
What is Coaguchek Xs System?
Coaguchek Xs System is a portable blood-clotting meter with test strips for use by patients who are on anticoagulant medications. When prescribing anticoagulants, a physician will determine a blood-clotting time, or INR (International Normalized Ratio), appropriate to the patient's medical condition. In evaluating the effectiveness of anticoagulant therapy, this blood-clotting time must be regularly measured. This is typically performed during an office visit, but Coaguchek Xs System and similar home-testing devices allow the patient to perform this test at home.
Coaguchek Xs System comes with a portable meter, lancets, and test strips. The patient inserts a test strip into the meter, which then reads the code on the test strip. Using a lancet, the patient pricks the tip of a finger and immediately applies a drop of blood to the test strip. The test strip contains ingredients that measure changes in the blood. When the blood has fully clotted, the meter stops the test and displays the time it took for the blood to clot. The test results are stored in memory and the patient records the test results on a dedicated web site.
The schedule for testing can be put into the machine by the patient or doctor. Missing a scheduled test will display a warning.
Because the test is performed on a strip and not within the meter itself, there is no chance of blood cross-contamination between tests as there are with other portable coagulation meters.
What are the side effects of Coaguchek Xs System?
Coaguchek Xs System is a medical device that does not have side effects when used as directed, but is instead subject to device failures. These may result from a problem with the device or incorrect use of the device. Decisions based on inaccurate results because of device failure may threaten the health of the user.
To reduce the risk, understand and follow directions carefully. Keep both the meter and the testing strips away from heat and humidity. Do not use outdated, dirty, or contaminated testing strips. Wash and dry your hands thoroughly before testing.
