Insurance Coverage – Neurostimulators

Many health insurance companies cover costs associated with gastric electrical stimulation. Be sure your doctor requests prior authorization and coverage from your insurance company before the implant.

He or she will explain your symptoms and gastric electrical stimulation to the insurance company. You may also need to personally communicate with your insurance company.

Humanitarian Device: The effectiveness of this device for this use has not been demonstrated.

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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