Home Health-Surface Electrical Stimulation in the Treatment of Dysphagia

Surface electrical stimulation for treatment of dysphagia is not covered by this A/B HHH MAC because the evidence is insufficient to deem it reasonable and necessary under SSA §1862(a)(1)(A). Use of the device as an adjunct to usual care does not change coverage status.

"Surface electrical stimulation for the treatment of dysphagia is not covered by this A/B HHH MAC because there is insufficient scientific or clinical evidence to consider it reasonable and necessar..."

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