Speech Therapy - Cigna

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Page 1 of 31 Medical Coverage Policy: 0177 Medical Coverage Policy Effective Date ........................................ ..... 3/15/2022 Next Review Date ....................................... 2/15/2023 Coverage Policy Number .................................. 0177 Speech Therapy Table of Contents Overview ........................................ ...................... 1 Coverage Policy ........................................ ........... 1 General Background ........................................ .... 4 Medicare Coverage Determinations .................. 22 Coding/Billing Information .................................. 22 References.

Speech therapy is the treatment of defects and disorders of speech and language disorders. Prior to the initiation of speech therapy, a comprehensive evaluation of the patient and his or her speech and language potential is generally required before a full treatment plan is formulated. As part of the evaluation, standardized assessment

  Evaluation, Speech