This document addresses the use of semi-implantable and fully implantable middle ear hearing aids for the treatment of moderate to severe sensorineural hearing loss and for all other proposed uses.

Note: Benefit language supersedes this document. Hearing aids are not a covered benefit under all member contracts/certificates. Please see the text in the footnote of this document regarding Federal and State mandates and contract language, as these requirements or documents may specifically address the topic of hearing aids.

Note: Please see the following documents related to the treatment of hearing loss:

• CG-SURG-81 Cochlear Implants and Auditory Brainstem Implants
• CG-SURG-82 Bone-Anchored and Bone Conduction Hearing Aids

Position Statement

Investigational and Not Medically Necessary:

Semi-implantable and fully implantable middle ear hearing aids are considered investigational and not medically necessary for all indications.