Stretta Procedure

Stretta is covered for adult patients (age ≥ 18) with chronic GERD symptoms (heartburn and/or regurgitation) for ≥ 6 months who are refractory to antisecretory therapy or who decline long-term medication or are unsuitable for surgery, as an endoluminal alternative to laparoscopic fundoplication. The procedure is not recommended for patients with severe esophagitis, hiatal hernia >2 cm, long-segment Barrett’s esophagus, dysphagia, autoimmune/collagen vascular disease, coagulation disorders, or patients under 18. The policy text does not specify documentation requirements or frequency limits and those items should be confirmed with the payer.

"Adult patients (age ≥ 18) with chronic GERD symptoms (heartburn and/or regurgitation) for ≥ 6 months who are partially or completely refractory to antisecretory pharmacologic therapy are eligible f..."

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