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Join host Vic Senese, RN, BSN, FAUNA, the expert urology nurse and founder of UroNurse, as he breaks down the latest reimbursement changes for hydrophilic catheters with knowledgeable experts from Coloplast. In this essential episode, learn about the significant Medicare updates effective in 2025 and 2026 that are set to impact intermittent catheter users, including the introduction of new HCPCS codes specifically for hydrophilic-coated catheters.The experts explain how CMS has created three new codes—A4295 (straight tip hydrophilic), A4296 (coudé tip hydrophilic), and A4297 (hydrophilic with insertion supplies)—starting January 2026. These changes separate hydrophilic catheters from generic codes (A4351 and A4352), recognizing their unique benefits like reduced friction, lower UTI risk, and improved comfort for users with neurogenic bladder, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, or urinary retention. Discover how this could lead to better reimbursement rates, increased access to advanced products like Coloplast's Luja with Micro-hole Zone Technology, and potential improvements in coverage for hydrophilic options.Vic and the Coloplast team discuss ongoing PDAC reviews in 2025, implications for suppliers and patients, and tips for navigating documentation, medical necessity, and avoiding disruptions in supply. Whether you're concerned about Medicare catheter coverage 2026, hydrophilic catheter reimbursement, or staying ahead of policy shifts to prevent recurrent UTIs, this video provides clear, actionable guidance.Stay informed on intermittent catheter Medicare changes, hydrophilic catheter updates, and how these advancements support better bladder health and quality of life!Subscribe to my channel at    / @uronurse1   for more in-depth discussions on urology reimbursement, catheter innovations, patient advocacy, and continence care education.*The expert's opinions in this communication are personal and not representative of any organization. They are for informational purposes only, not official guidance. Viewers are advised to use their judgment, seek additional advice, and take responsibility for any actions based on these opinions.#hydrophiliccatheter, #medicarecathetercoverage, #catheterreimbursement, #hcpcscodes, #intermittentcatheter, #coloplast, #luja, #utiprevention, #medicareupdates2026, #uronurse, #urologynursing, #continencecare, #neurogenicbladder, #spinalcordinjury, #multiplesclerosis, #urinaryretention, #bladderhealth, #medicarechanges, #cathetercoverage, #hydrophiliccoating, #cauti, #recurrentuti, #nursingeducation, #patientadvocacy, #healthpolicy, #medicalreimbursement, #womenshealth, #menshealth, #catheterusers, #2026medicare