Intragastric Hypothermia
Aetna Clinical Policy Bulletin addressing coverage for intragastric hypothermia (gastric freezing). It states the procedure is considered experimental and investigational for chronic peptic ulcer disease and any other indications due to insufficient evidence.
Policy states intragastric hypothermia (gastric freezing) is experimental and investigational for chronic peptic ulcer disease and any other indications due to insufficient evidence.
Coverage Summary
Scope: Aetna Clinical Policy Bulletin addressing intragastric hypothermia (gastric freezing). Aetna considers gastric freezing (intragastric hypothermia) experimental and investigational for chronic peptic ulcer disease and for any other indications because there is insufficient evidence to support its effectiveness.
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