Medicare considers ostomy bags and related supplies to be prosthetic devices. These are devices that are necessary for replacing a body part or function, and a Medicare-enrolled doctor or other ...

You can get ostomy supplies from medical supply stores or have them delivered to your home. Most health insurance plans cover the cost of these supplies. Ostomy bag is the overarching name.

The opening on your abdominal wall (stoma) will be round or oval. It looks red and moist like the inside of your mouth. It doesn't hurt because it has no nerve supply. Because of this you must be ...