KCI Medical are proud to introduce a new partnership with Vhi
Healthcare.
Commencing July 1st 2008, V.A.C.® Therapy is a
recognised device on the Vhi Healthcare 'Approved List of Medical
and Surgical Appliances'. As a result, Vhi patients can be
discharged from hospital on V.A.C.® Therapy and submit a
claim for reimbursement from Vhi.
V.A.C.® Therapy is the only negative pressure wound
therapy (NPWT) device recognised by Vhi healthcare and by working
together, KCI Ireland and Vhi Healthcare are bringing wound care
home for Irish private patients.
Please find at the bottom of this page a guide for
Patients and a guide for Healthcare Professionals.
Hospital Care
In most hospitals in Ireland, V.A.C.® Therapy
is prescribed by clinicians as part of wound care
treatment.
Home Care
- V.A.C.® Therapy in most cases is
available if you are a Medical Card holder
- In specific situations, an Emergency Medical Card may apply to
cover the costs for V.A.C.® Therapy
- Patients with private insurance may wish
to contact their insurance company as to whether the
therapy is reimbursed
- V.A.C.® Therapy is recognised as medical expense by
the tax authorities in case you choose to pay for the therapy
yourself
- For reimbursement regarding other KCI products and therapies,
please contact us
If you have any questions regarding reimbursement,
please contact us via postmastIE@kci-medical.com or
Free Phone 1800 333377