OR-PR.00006 Powered Robotic Lower Body Exoskeleton Devices

This policy addresses powered robotic lower body exoskeleton devices (e.g., ReWalk, Ekso/Ekso GT, Indego, ExoAtlet-II) for ambulation or rehabilitation. Anthem considers these devices investigational and not medically necessary; they are not covered under any circumstances. This non-coverage includes use to enable ambulation in spinal cord injury and for rehabilitation of spinal cord injury or traumatic brain injury; related claims may appear under HCPCS K1007 or L2999.

"The use of a powered, robotic lower body exoskeleton device is consideredinvestigational and not medically necessaryunder all circumstances, including but not limited to the following:"

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