Ordering.

Our currently available products are shown above. On the checkout page, you will be prompted for a quantity, color (if offered), as well as a form to upload a PDF of your prescription. Note that the Shikani Speaking Valve™ and Shikani HME™ are devices that require prescriptions from a medical provider. Please upload your prescription or your order may not be processed.

Need a prescription to order? Download this form and send to your clinician.

Reimbursement.

The Shikani Speaking Valve™ and Shikani HME™ are covered by private insurance carriers in addition to Medicare and Medicaid. For reimbursement, please feel free to submit this claim form to your insurance company using the following codes:

• Shikani Speaking Valve™: HCPCS prosthetic code L8501 (tracheostomy and ventilator speaking valve)

• Shikani HME™: HCPCS prosthetic code A7507 (filter holder and integrated filter without adhesive, for use in a tracheostoma heat and moisture exchange system)

• The Airway Company’s Employer Identification Number (EIN): 27-1247651

Note: we are unable to directly bill your insurance provider, and so we request your payment in advance. You can then submit your payment receipts, along with your completed claim form and medical records, to your insurance provider for reimbursement. Please contact your insurance provider before purchasing to understand your individual reimbursement coverage.

Not a patient?

Visit our healthcare institution order page here or our international distributor order page here.

Additional ordering options for patients.

• Ordering through Your Provider: Your provider (e.g. speech language pathologist, respiratory therapist, ENT) can order the Shikani Speaking Valve™ and the Shikani HME™ for you. However, many providers are unable to directly bill your insurance company and may ask you for payment in advance. You would then submit your payment receipts to your insurance company for reimbursement.

• Ordering through a Home Respiratory Equipment Company, DME, or Similar Healthcare Products Vendor: With a prescription, your home respiratory equipment company or DME can order the Shikani Speaking Valve™ and Shikani HME™ for you and directly bill your insurance company. If the equipment company is unfamiliar with these devices, please provide them with our contact information and we would be happy to assist them with the order.

• Ordering through a Hospital or Specialty Pharmacy: Hospitals and pharmacies can order the Shikani Speaking Valve™ and the Shikani HME™ for the tracheotomy patient and directly bill your insurance company while billing for your other hospital and pharmacy costs.