Medicare Benefit Policy Manual (Pub. 100-02), Ch. 7 § 40.1.2.6
Nasopharyngeal and Tracheostomy Aspiration
40.1.2.6 - Nasopharyngeal and Tracheostomy Aspiration
(Rev. 1, 10-01-03)
A3-4118.1.B.6, HHA-205.1.B.6
Nasopharyngeal and tracheostomy aspiration are skilled nursing services and, if required
to treat the patient's illness or injury, would be covered as skilled nursing services.