Insurance Coverage – DBS Therapy
Cost of Treatment
The total cost of Medtronic Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Therapy for dystonia varies significantly. Please contact your provider for an estimate of the costs associated with DBS Therapy.
Insurance Coverage
Coverage for DBS typically follows a case-by-case basis for Medicare and private payers. Humanitarian Device Exemption products are eligible for Medicare coverage if the treatment is provided by a site that has Institutional Review Board approval. Please contact your insurance company to see if your health plan provides coverage.
Humanitarian Device: The effectiveness of this device for the treatment of dystonia has not been established.
Information on this site should not be used as a substitute for talking with your doctor. Always talk with your doctor about diagnosis and treatment information.
Last updated: 3 Aug 2008
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