MED.00143 Ingestible Devices for the Treatment of Constipation

This policy addresses ingestible devices intended for the treatment of constipation. Anthem considers these devices investigational and not medically necessary; therefore, they are not covered for any indication, including chronic or functional constipation. There are no covered exceptions or circumstances—coverage is excluded regardless of patient population or setting.

"Ingestible devices for the treatment of constipation are consideredinvestigational and not medically necessary."

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