Online Course Detail

This class will provide information to educational professionals and clinicians to aid them in their advisement of parents regarding the current health insurance environment for auditory osseointegrated implants (e.g., Cochlear™ Baha^®) and cochlear implants (CI). Information about the world of health insurance and how to work with payers to obtain coverage for professional services and equipment will be presented. An update on the subject of coverage for bilateral cochlear implants will also be included.

This is a Recorded Course which requires either a Windows-based computer or a Mac with speakers/headphones to view. More information is available in the FAQs/Help section.

Length: 60 minutes

Cost: Free to View

Course Objectives:

• Participants will be able to be able to identify payers when accessing implant related products and services.
• Participants will be able to describe the payer coverage for professional services associated with Baha and CI.
• Participants will be able to determine coverage for Baha and CI external parts and accessories.
• Participants will be able to outline recent developments regarding coverage for bilateral CI.
  

Course Instructor(s):
John McClanahan, Senior Director of Reimbursement and Funding, Cochlear Americas