Insulin Syringe

40.4 - Insulin Syringe (Rev. 1, 10-03-03) CIM 45-3 Medical supplies are covered under §1861(s)(2)(A) of the Act only when they are furnished incident to a physician’s professional services. To be covered under this provision an insulin syringe must have been used by the physician or under his/her direct personal supervision, and the insulin injection must have been given in an emergency situation (e.g., diabetic coma). The use of an insulin syringe by a diabetic would not meet the requirements of §1861(s)(2)(A) of the Act. See the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, “Covered Medical and Other Health Services,” §30.