Why Handful Qualifies for Coverage
Handful bras meet medical criteria for reimbursement as post-surgical and mastectomy bras following breast surgery, including mastectomy, lumpectomy, or breast reconstruction.
They can be billed using HCPCS code L8000 for patients with a diagnosis of breast cancer or mastectomy, while breast forms and pads can be billed under HCPCS code L8020.
Easy Insurance Billing with Compression Care
We've partnered with Compression Care to help you navigate insurance coverage and billing. They specialize in processing insurance claims for post-surgical and mastectomy garments, taking the hassle out of reimbursement.
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Insurance verification
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Direct billing (no upfront cost for covered amounts)
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Claims processing and follow-up
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Documentation help
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Reimbursement support
What You Need for Coverage
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Diagnosis
A diagnosis of breast cancer or mastectomy from your healthcare provider
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Prescription
A prescription for a post-surgical or mastectomy bra
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Medical Documentation
Medical documentation supporting the medical necessity
Step-by-Step: Getting Your Handful Covered
If You Already Have a Diagnosis and Prescription
You're ready to work with Compression Care! Here's the process:
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Fill out the Handful form on compressioncare.com
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They'll verify your coverage and let you know what your insurance will cover
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Submit your prescription and diagnosis documentation to them
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They'll process the billing directly with your insurance company
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Receive your Handful bra with minimal out-of-pocket cost (depending on your plan)
If You Don't Have a Prescription Yet
Here's how to advocate for yourself:
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Schedule an appointment with your surgeon, oncologist, or primary care physician
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Discuss your needs - explain how a supportive, comfortable post-surgical bra supports your recovery
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Request a prescription that includes:
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Diagnosis code (ICD-10) for breast cancer or mastectomy
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Specific garment type: "post-surgical bra" or "mastectomy bra"
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HCPCS code L8000 (for the bra) and L8020 (if you need breast forms or pads)
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Number of bras needed (many providers recommend 2-3 for rotation)
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Insurance Codes Explained
HCPCS Code L8000
Post-mastectomy bra This code covers Handful bras for patients with a breast cancer diagnosis or who have had a mastectomy.
HCPCS Code L8020
Breast prosthesis (breast form or pad) This code covers breast forms, pads, and inserts that may be used with your Handful bra.
What Insurance Plans Cover Handful?
Most private insurance plans cover post-mastectomy bras, including:
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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UnitedHealthcare
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Aetna
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Cigna
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Humana
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And many others
Your healthcare provider will include these codes on your prescription to ensure proper insurance billing.
Medicare Part B covers post-mastectomy bras when medically necessary.
Medicaid coverage varies by state, but most states cover post-surgical and mastectomy bras.
Veterans Benefits may cover Handful bras through VA healthcare benefits.
Other Coverage Options
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Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
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Handful bras prescribed for medical reasons are eligible for purchase using FSA or HSA funds. Check with your account administrator.
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Uniform Allowances
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First responders, airline employees, and others with uniform allowances may be able to use these benefits. Worth asking your employer!
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Already Purchased Your Handful? You Can Still Get Reimbursed
If you've already bought your Handful bra, don't worry! You can still submit for insurance reimbursement.
DIY Reimbursement Process
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Gather your documentation:
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Your itemized receipt from Handful (sent with your order confirmation email)
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Copy of your prescription or diagnosis
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Your insurance claim forms
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Submit your claim:
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Contact your insurance company's member services
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Ask about the claims submission process for HCPCS code L8000
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Submit all documentation according to their requirements
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