In France, pressotherapy is not automatically reimbursed. Eligibility depends on the type of session or device, the prescription and the applicable rules. For a device bought or rented, a listing on the French reimbursable products and services list (LPP) can be decisive.
Key points
- A prescription alone does not guarantee reimbursement for a pressotherapy device.
- For a reimbursable product, check the prescription, LPP code and LPP listing.
- A physiotherapy appointment is not automatically covered merely because pressotherapy is used.
- Renting a device does not automatically make it reimbursable.
- A supplementary health insurer may contribute according to your policy.
Are pressotherapy boots reimbursed in France?
Not automatically. For a device to qualify for reimbursement by French national health insurance, several conditions must be met, including a prescription, an LPP code and listing on the reimbursable products and services list.
This matters: a prescription for pressotherapy boots does not mean that any boots bought at retail will be covered.
In a verified response dated 29 May 2026 specifically about purchasing pressotherapy boots, the French national health insurance service stated that a product must be prescribed by a healthcare professional, have an LPP code and be listed on the LPP to be eligible.
You would then need to check the exact model, any LPP code and the reimbursement basis with the device supplier.
About Eclipse
Eclipse devices are sold as at-home beauty and wellbeing equipment. They are not presented as automatically reimbursable under French national health insurance.
Is a prescription enough to obtain reimbursement?
No. A prescription may be necessary in some circumstances, but it does not in itself make a pressotherapy device reimbursable.
For reimbursable medical devices, France's national health insurance service uses the List of Reimbursable Products and Services (LPP). It records eligible products and services and lets you check their codes and billing conditions.
Before buying with reimbursement in mind, ask the healthcare professional and supplier:
- whether the exact device is listed on the LPP;
- what its LPP code is;
- which prescription is needed;
- what reimbursement basis applies;
- whether any further conditions apply.
Is pressotherapy with a physiotherapist reimbursed?
A physiotherapy session is not automatically reimbursed simply because it includes pressotherapy.
The French Public Health Code provides for physiotherapists to work, under medical prescription in certain settings, with vascular and lymphatic conditions. They may also use equipment within their professional scope.
Coverage nonetheless depends on the care setting, prescription and the actual billable procedure. The French national health insurance service therefore advises checking with the relevant doctor or physiotherapist rather than assuming that all pressotherapy sessions are covered.
Ask your practitioner before the first appointment which billing code they will use and what may be covered.
Can rental of a pressotherapy device be reimbursed?
Renting does not automatically create an entitlement to reimbursement. As with a purchase, check the exact device and conditions of coverage.
The LPP identifies reimbursable products and services, their references and conditions. Before renting in expectation of coverage, ask the supplier for any applicable LPP code, the rules and the documents required.
A quotation that merely says “pressotherapy device” is not enough to determine whether rental is covered.
Does French national health insurance reimburse pressotherapy devices?
Some products may be eligible when the relevant conditions are met, but this does not apply to every pressotherapy device on the market.
| Situation | Automatically reimbursed? | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Prescription alone | No | Product's LPP code and listing |
| Boots bought at retail | No | Exact device status |
| Prescribed product listed on the LPP | Check conditions | Eligibility and reimbursement basis |
| Physiotherapy session | Depends on care setting | Prescription and billable procedure |
| Rental | Not automatic | LPP and product-specific terms |
| Supplementary insurer | Depends on policy | Your supplementary health cover |
Can a supplementary health insurer cover pressotherapy?
Possibly, depending on your policy, but there is no general rule that all supplementary insurers cover pressotherapy.
Policies vary widely. Some may contribute to certain equipment, procedures or services, while others provide no such benefit.
For a reliable answer, provide the insurer with the details of the service or product, any prescription, quotation, invoice and LPP code where relevant.
Is lymphatic drainage reimbursed?
Medically indicated lymphatic drainage may be reimbursed in some circumstances when prescribed and carried out in an appropriate care setting. Drainage provided solely for cosmetic purposes is not covered by French national health insurance.
This distinction appears in a verified response by the service, updated in February 2026. Your doctor or physiotherapist is best placed to advise whether your situation meets the conditions for a covered procedure.
It is important to distinguish manual lymphatic drainage, pneumatic pressotherapy performed by a practitioner and a device bought for home use: the same reimbursement rules do not automatically apply to all three.
Considering a home wellbeing routine instead?
Eclipse devices include boots, trousers and a belt for different coverage areas. Complete sets include a compatible control unit.
Frequently asked questions about pressotherapy reimbursement in France
Are pressotherapy boots reimbursed by French national health insurance?
Not automatically. Check whether the exact product is prescribed, has an LPP code and is listed on the reimbursable products and services list.
Is a prescription sufficient for reimbursement?
No. For a device, other applicable conditions must also be met, particularly those relating to the LPP.
Is pressotherapy with a physiotherapist reimbursed?
Coverage depends on the care setting, prescription and billed procedure. Ask the physiotherapist for the details before your session.
Can you be reimbursed for renting a pressotherapy device?
Not automatically. Check the exact device, any LPP listing and associated conditions.
Which supplementary health insurer covers pressotherapy?
There is no universal answer. It depends on the policy and the precise nature of the expense.
Further reading
Sources and approach
This article distinguishes clinical sessions, manual lymphatic drainage, purchasing a device and renting one. Coverage rules may change and depend on individual circumstances, the practitioner, product and supplementary insurance contract.
- French national health insurance — List of Reimbursable Products and Services (LPP), accessed August 2026.
- French national health insurance — coverage for a pressotherapy device, verified response, 29 May 2026.
- French national health insurance — reimbursement for lymphatic drainage, verified response updated February 2026.
- Légifrance — French Public Health Code, Article R4321-5.
Author: Maxime Collier — Eclipse
Updated: 7 August 2026
Transparency: Eclipse sells pressotherapy devices for wellbeing. This article is for information and is no substitute for medical advice or confirmation of coverage from French national health insurance or your supplementary insurer.
