Medical Policy Updates

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Notification of Policy Revisions Effective October 12, 2009 (Posted July 06, 2009)

Medical Policy Revision
Vagus Nerve Stimulation

Specialty Matched Consultant Advisory Panel review 5/28/09. No change to policy statement. Added additional indications to the "When Not Covered" section; "7. For the treatment of obesity." Updated rationale in the "Policy Guidelines" section. References added. Notice given 7/6/09. Policy effective 10/12/09.