Alert! Medicare is NOT covering sleeve for most.
The ruling that just came down on March 29 says that they will cover participants in controlled clinical trials when those trials meet strict and specific Medicare guidelines. These trials are expected to last two years. The findings from these trials will determine if they will approve sleeves like they do RNY now.
I am calling every clinic, hospital,etc. I can think of to get into a trial.
I am calling every clinic, hospital,etc. I can think of to get into a trial.
Hi: I don't know if you have read this info from Medicare that just came out.
The agency plans to issue a proposed decision on coverage of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy by March 30, 2012, and to make a final decision by June 30.
If you come up with any other info, please let us know.
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The agency plans to issue a proposed decision on coverage of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy by March 30, 2012, and to make a final decision by June 30.
If you come up with any other info, please let us know.
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On the Medicare website they have the details of the ruling that came out a day earlier than the original announcement stated. It gives a very lengthy and detailed description of the clinical trial protocol and the explanation for why they want to review outcomes before making this surgery part of their covered surgeries.
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