Hair Analysis

Medicare does not cover hair mineral analysis when used to detect mineral traces as an aid in diagnosing human disease because results cannot be correlated with whole-body chemical status. The procedure is considered not reasonable and necessary under §1862(a)(1) and is therefore excluded from coverage.

"Hair mineral analysis to detect mineral traces as an aid in diagnosing human disease is not covered by Medicare because it cannot reliably reflect the chemical state of the whole body and is theref..."

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