Ultrasonic Surgery

Ultrasonic surgery is reimbursable when medically necessary to treat severe, recurrent vertigo due to Meniere's syndrome (ICD-10 H81.0), generally performed on the inner ear via lateral semicircular canal or round window. Operative documentation must record diagnosis, approach, anesthesia, and presence of a surgeon plus a trained technician observing inner ear reaction (nystagmus); the procedure is usually completed in a single treatment, with repeats considered rare and exceptional.

"Ultrasonic surgery is covered when required to treat patients with severe and recurrent episodes of vertigo due to Meniere's syndrome."

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