Electrotherapy for Treatment of Facial Nerve Paralysis (Bell's Palsy)

Medicare does not cover electrotherapy for treatment of facial nerve paralysis (Bell's palsy) because clinical effectiveness has not been established. The policy describes electrotherapy as electrical stimulation of affected facial muscles using a device with controlled current and electrodes to prevent muscle degeneration, but this indication remains noncovered.

"Electrotherapy for treatment of facial nerve paralysis (Bell's palsy) is not covered by Medicare because its clinical effectiveness has not been established."

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