Focused ultrasound for essential tremor treatment

[Rattler]

You need a neurosurgeon that is a community care doc. If they are  the community care list you will be denied. Why did they deny it?

 

You can try this link to search for one in your area

https://www.va.gov/find-locations/

 

[Tijeras]

The CPT code for the Focused Ultrasound treatment is 0398T. The descriptor is Magnetic resonance image guided high intensity focused ultrasound (MRgFUS), stereotactic ablation lesion, intracranial for movement disorder including stereotactic navigation and frame placement when performed.

 

When speaking with your insurance provider, offering both the CPT code along with the treatment descriptor will be helpful to them. 

[Tijeras]

Thanks, I'll check that out. I wasn't told why it was denied and the VA neurologist didn't say. I'm planning to use my other health insurance to have it done in January. I can update if anyone is interested.

[Dustoff1970]

Thank you as I am very interested in your medical results.

[Tijeras]

Good news, approved for treatment through the VA at Barrow Institute in Phoenix. Meanwhile had the procedure done in California and it was very successful. Went off Primidone totally. The claustrophobia was manageable and can write and eat again with no problems.

MemorialCare
Orange Coast Medical Center

Erin Manker
Neuroscience Navigator
Email Address Redacted 

714.861.4835 Fax 714.861.4831

[Dustoff1970]

16 hours ago, Tijeras said:

Good news, approved for treatment through the VA at Barrow Institute in Phoenix. Meanwhile had the procedure done in California and it was very successful. Went off Primidone totally. The claustrophobia was manageable and can write and eat again with no problems.

MemorialCare
Orange Coast Medical Center

Erin Manker
Neuroscience Navigator
Email Address Redacted 

714.861.4835 Fax 714.861.4831

Thanks for that info and congratulations.   My ETs are minor for now so I will stay on Primidone until they get worse, then will consider your other treatment option.