Both mitral valve replacement (MVR) patients had complete closure of the LAA determined by visual inspection; 10 of 11 patients having ablation underwent a successful closed-chest LAA ligation procedure with TEE and contrast fluoroscopy verification of closure of the LAA. Only 1 of 11 procedures wa...
Aetna considers replacement of an implantable cardioverter defibrillator pulse generator and/or leads medically necessary when damaged, malfunctioning, when replacement is recommended according to the manufacturer's instructions in the product labeling, or due to a change in the member's medical condition....
DEA extended telehealth prescribing of controlled substances for a third round.The kicking the can down the road was easilypredicted last month. The “Third Temporary Extension of COVID-19 Telemedicine Flexibilities for Prescription of Controlled Medications” exited the registry of the White House Offi...
If a prescription can be written for a 12-month supply, AGB will allow members to fill the full prescription in a single purchase – no preauthorization required Prescription Drug Coverage Prescription Drug Coverage *Go to .aetnaglobalbenefits > Aetna Navigator > Find Health Care in DocFind> Ph...
A properly written orthotic prescription does not just state the name of the orthosis; it also is necessary to state the desired function to be obtained, the specific material from which the device is to be made, and the specific design and construction that is to be employed....
See alsoAetna Non-Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Specialty Pharmacy Clinical Policy Bulletins. Dosage and Administration For dosing recommendations, see prescribing information for individual products. Experimental, Investigational, or Unproven Aetna considers the use of IVIG and SCIG experimental, investigation...
Footnote1*Note: Self-administered prescription medications are covered under the pharmacy benefit. Formulary restrictions may apply. Please check plan benefit description for details. Psychotherapy (if member also exhibits anxiety and/or depression) Psychotherapeutic interventions are covered under the member...