Hemodialysis for Treatment of Schizophrenia

Medicare does not cover the use of hemodialysis for treatment of schizophrenia due to inconclusive evidence regarding its safety and effectiveness. No indications, documentation requirements, or frequency limits for covered use are specified because the service is non-covered for this indication.

"Medicare does not cover hemodialysis as a treatment for schizophrenia because scientific evidence of its safety and effectiveness for this indication is inconclusive."

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