Common use of Artificial Heart Devices Clause in Contracts

Artificial Heart Devices. Artificial or mechanical hearts or heart assist devices are not covered as a Benefit. This exclusion does not include pacemakers or defibrillators. In addition, services and supplies for treatment of a heart condition while such devices remain in place are also not covered. The only exception is for left ventricular assist devices that meet medical necessity criteria.

Artificial Heart Devices. Artificial or mechanical hearts or heart assist devices are not covered as a Benefit. This exclusion does not include pacemakers or defibrillators. In addition, services and supplies for treatment of a heart condition while such devices remain in place are also not covered. The only exception is for left ventricular assist devices that meet medical necessity criteriaare being used temporarily while awaiting heart transplant.

Artificial Heart Devices. Artificial or mechanical hearts or heart assist devices are not covered as a Benefit. This exclusion does not include pacemakers or defibrillators. In addition, services and supplies supp lies for treatment of a heart condition while such devices remain in place are also not covered. The only exception is for left ventricular assist devices that meet medical necessity criteria.

Artificial Heart Devices. Artificial or mechanical hearts or heart assist devices are not covered as a Benefit. This exclusion does not include pacemakers or defibrillators. In addition, services services, and supplies for treatment of a heart condition while such devices remain in place are also not covered. The only exception is for left ventricular assist devices that meet medical necessity criteria.