Treatment Process/ Insurance Coverage

 

The STAR Cranial Center of Excellence has more contracts with insurance companies than any other cranial provider.
We work to minimize your paperwork and expense by submitting claims to your insurance company

Cranial remolding orthoses, such as the STARband, fall under orthotics and prosthetics, which is typically a sub-section under “Durable Medical Equipment“ (DME) with most insurance plans. Check with your insurance company to determine whether your policy includes this coverage. Some carriers will pay for the orthosis if measurements indicate that the baby’s head has a moderate to severe deformity and your physician writes a letter stating that a STARband is medically necessary. This letter may also specify whether the deformity was present at birth and highlight potential problems that might occur if the problem is not treated at this time. These problems may include visual tracking problems, temporal mandibular joint disorders (TMJ), and developmental issues.

With the exception of severe cases, STAR Cranial Center of Excellence practitioners are able to achieve excellent treatment outcomes for deformational plagiocephaly patients with a single STARband.
This saves parents and insurance companies the unnecessary expense of second or even third headbands.

The STAR Cranial Center is actively working to maximize patient access and minimize families’ out-of-pocket expenses by contracting with major insurance providers.

Feel free to call our office if you have specific insurance questions.

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