Stress Urinary Incontinence
Urge Incontinence
Overactive Bladder
Mixed Incontinence
Overflow Incontinence

Behavioral Modification
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Office-based Neuromodulation
Surgical Treatment
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Will my insurance company pay for the use of neuromodulation for treating overactive bladder symptoms (urinary urgency, urinary frequency and urge incontinence) and/or a bulking agent for the treatment of female stress urinary incontinence due to intrinsic sphincter deficiency?

A. Both treatments are covered by many insurance carriers. As with many therapies, your doctor will have to get approval from your insurance company before you can receive the treatment. Consult your doctor or insurance carrier for more specific information.

Q. Does Medicare cover neuromodulation for the treatment of overactive bladder symptoms (urinary urgency, urinary frequency and urge incontinence) and/or a bulking agent for the treatment of female stress urinary incontinence due to intrinsic sphincter deficiency?

A. Both treatments may be covered by Medicare on a case by case basis as long as the procedure(s) is “medically necessary.” Consult with your doctor on the Medicare Coverage for both treatments.

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