Medicaid; provide for reimbursement for vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) surgical implant procedures.

Summary

The proposal would have Medicaid reimburse hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers for vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) implant procedures performed on an outpatient basis. It also would set specific reimbursement rates and require managed‑care contracts to honor those rates for fee‑for‑service providers. The change aimed to expand coverage for patients needing VNS therapy.

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