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Brain Stimulation Treatments - Medicare Advantage (Revised)
Humana·Neurology, Neurosurgery·Medicare Advantage
Effective date
Nov 3, 2025
We identified it
Jun 24, 2026
Summary
Humana Medicare Advantage has updated their brain stimulation treatments policy effective November 3, 2025, covering various neurological interventions including deep brain stimulation, cortical stimulation, and MR-guided focused ultrasound for conditions like Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, and epilepsy. This policy revision consolidates coverage guidelines and references multiple Medicare Administrative Contractor local coverage determinations across different states.
Action Required
Before November 3, 2025: Clinical teams treating neurological conditions should review the updated brain stimulation policy to ensure compliance with coverage requirements. Billing staff should verify current local coverage determinations for their specific Medicare Administrative Contractor jurisdiction when processing claims for deep brain stimulation, cortical stimulation, or MR-guided focused ultrasound procedures.