CommercialCoverageMedium impact
Semi-Implantable and Fully Implantable Middle Ear Hearing Aids
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi·MS · ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat), Family Medicine, Internal Medicine·Medical Policy
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
BCBS policy A.7.01.84 confirms that semi-implantable and fully implantable middle ear hearing aids (including Vibrant Soundbridge, Maxum System, and Esteem devices) remain considered investigational and are not covered. This policy has been updated but the coverage determination remains unchanged from previous versions.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team should verify that claims for semi-implantable and fully implantable middle ear hearing aids are flagged as investigational/non-covered in billing system. Update encounter forms to alert providers that these devices (Vibrant Soundbridge, Maxum System, Esteem) are not covered by BCBS. Ensure prior authorization requests are not submitted as these will be denied due to investigational status.