What health insurance benefit(s) category covers cochlear implant replacement supplies?
It depends. Under Medicare, cochlear implant supplies are covered under the prosthetic benefit of Part B, which includes supplies and repairs necessary for the effective use of the prosthetic device. Cochlear implant supplies are typically covered by commercial insurers under either the medical-surgical or the durable medical equipment (DME) benefit category.
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