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Anthem Blue Cross Connecticut CG-MED-05 Ketogenic Diet for Treatment of Intractable Seizures Form

Effective Date

09/27/2023

Last Reviewed

05/11/2023

Original Document

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This document addresses the use of a ketogenic diet to assist in the treatment of seizures.

Clinical Indications

Medically Necessary:

The use of a ketogenic diet for children and teenagers with seizures refractory to antiepileptic drugs is considered medically necessary.

Not Medically Necessary:

The use of a ketogenic diet for all other indications is considered not medically necessary.