Stereotaxic Depth Electrode Implantation

Stereotaxic depth electrode implantation is covered for patients with focal epilepsy who have failed anticonvulsant therapy and require invasive EEG monitoring to localize resectable seizure foci, especially when scalp EEG is non-diagnostic. The policy implies use as a pre-surgical localization tool; it does not specify documentation, frequency limits, or detailed exclusions, so payer-specific prior authorization and documentation requirements should be confirmed.

"Stereotaxic depth electrode implantation is covered for patients with focal epilepsy who are unresponsive to anticonvulsant medications and are being evaluated prior to surgical treatment to locali..."

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