Prosthetic devices definition
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Prosthetic devices replace or substitute all or part of an internal body part, including contiguous tissue, or replace all or part of the function of a permanently inoperative or malfunctioning body part and alleviate functional loss or impairment due to an illness, injury or congenital defect.
Prosthetic devices (other than dental) to replace all or part of an absent body organ or part, including replacement due to natural growth or pathological change, but not including charges for repair or maintenance.
Prosthetic devices should be purchased not rented, and must be Medically Necessary.
Maximums for Prosthetic devices, if any, do not apply.• Replacements for all or part of absent parts of the body or extremities, such as artificial limbs, artificial eyes, etc.• Intraocular lens implantation for the treatment of cataract or aphakia.
The following external prosthetic and orthotic devices are covered: • Prosthetic devices and installation accessories to restore a method of speaking following the removal of all or part of the larynx.