MED.00011 Sensory Stimulation for Brain-Injured Individuals in Coma or Vegetative State Form
Procedure is not covered
This document addresses sensory stimulation for brain-injured individuals. Sensory stimulation is intended to enhance the rehabilitative potential of brain-injured individuals in a coma or vegetative state. Protocols may involve stimulation of any or all of the following senses: visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory, cutaneous and kinesthetic.
Position Statement
Investigational and Not Medically Necessary:
Sensory stimulation (also known as: coma stimulation sessions, coma arousal therapy, multisensory stimulation programs and coma care) for brain injured individuals in a coma or vegetative state is considered investigational and not medically necessary.
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