About Incontinence Supplies
Incontinence supplies are grouped here by how the product is worn or used: adult briefs and tabbed products, protective underwear and pull-ons, bladder control pads and liners, baby and youth diapers, underpads and bed protection, general diapers, and accessories.
Two questions narrow the choice quickly. First, how much leakage does the product need to hold? Pads and liners are designed for light to moderate leakage, protective underwear covers moderate to heavy, and tabbed briefs are built for heavy leakage or for people who are changed while lying down. Second, who puts it on? Pull-ons suit people who toilet independently, while side tabs make changes easier for a caregiver.
Sizing is by waist or hip measurement, not clothing size, and each brand publishes its own range. Absorbency labels are not standardized across manufacturers either, so a maximum in one line may differ from another. When you find a product that fits, record the item number, the size and the count per bag and per case so you can reorder the same thing later.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between adult briefs and protective underwear?
Adult briefs fasten with refastenable side tabs and can be changed without removing pants or while the wearer lies down, which many caregivers prefer. Protective underwear pulls on like regular underwear and suits people who use the toilet on their own. Both are sized by waist or hip measurement and offered in several absorbency levels.
Are incontinence products covered by insurance, and what HCPCS codes are used?
Briefs, protective underwear, liners and underpads have HCPCS codes, such as T4521 through T4524 for adult briefs by size, and these are shown for reference only. Coverage depends on your payer and plan, so confirm with them directly.
How are incontinence products packaged, and how do I reorder the same one?
Most products are sold by the bag and by the case, with a case holding several bags. Look for the item or REF number on the bag, along with the size and absorbency, and search it here. Confirm whether the listing is a bag or a case, since the count per bag varies by size.