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NanoKnife treatment & Medicare

Posted by goldguy @goldguy, 1 day ago

First, I appreciate this discussion board and the ability to discuss experiences.

Does anyone know if Medicare covers the NanoKnife treatment?

Does anyone have experience with private insurance companies covering this treatment? If so, what insurance company was it

Thanks in advance for your comments

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jeffmarc | @jeffmarc | 1 day ago

Medicare does not have a coverage determination for NanoKnife. They apparently do not consider a medically necessary.

I guess there could be different opinions about that.

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milburnd | @milburnd | 13 hours ago

I had the NanoKnife (Irreversible Electroporation - IRE) treatment at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa. Medicare did cover the treatment. I have heard that Medicare will cover NanoKnife when done in a hospital setting but not in a outpatient type of facility. I don't know that to be true, but I have heard it a few times.

I am pleased with the results of the NanoKnife treatment so far. My PSA is about half of what it was and a multiparametric magnetic resonance image (mpMRI) done six months after the treatment showed no signs of new tumors.

We're all pulling for the best outcome for you!

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clandeboye1 | @clandeboye1 | 2 hours ago
In reply to @milburnd "I had the NanoKnife (Irreversible Electroporation - IRE) treatment at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa. Medicare..." + (show)
@milburnd

I had the NanoKnife (Irreversible Electroporation - IRE) treatment at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa. Medicare did cover the treatment. I have heard that Medicare will cover NanoKnife when done in a hospital setting but not in a outpatient type of facility. I don't know that to be true, but I have heard it a few times.

I am pleased with the results of the NanoKnife treatment so far. My PSA is about half of what it was and a multiparametric magnetic resonance image (mpMRI) done six months after the treatment showed no signs of new tumors.

We're all pulling for the best outcome for you!

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Was it covered by Medicare Part A or Part B ?

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