How to Rent a TENS Machine

Of the many options for managing acute or chronic pain, one that is particularly beneficial for some is the TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) unit. If your doctor or health care provider has prescribed this for you, check with your insurance company first to see how much they will pay toward the cost of such a unit. Some insurers want you to rent one first to see if you get adequate pain relief before they make a payment, either partial or complete, for the unit.

Things You'll Need

• Doctor's or health care provider's prescription for a
• TENS unit

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Instructions

• 1

  Make an appointment with your doctor or health care provider to discuss renting a TENS unit.

• 2

  Obtain a prescription from your doctor or health care provider for rental of a TENS unit.

• 3

  Ask your doctor for the names, addresses and telephone numbers of medical supply companies that offer TENS units for rent.

• 4

  Call these companies for rental pricing before taking your prescription to a supplier to pick up your rental TENS unit.