Semi-Implantable and Fully Implantable Middle Ear Hearing Aids
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Policy [TOP] Semi-implantable and fully implantable middle ear hearing aids are considered investigational.
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I. POLICY TOP Semi-implantable and fully implantable middle ear hearing aids are considered investigational. There is insufficient evidence to support a conclusion concerning the health outcomes or benefits associated with this procedure. Cross-Reference MP-1.019 Implantable Bone Conduction and Bone-Anchored Hearing Prosthetic Devices MP-1.023 Cochlear Implants MP-1.085 Auditory Brain Stem Impl...
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