Re: Denial from Cigna.... yes, yet another

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Depending on the head gear that your child is using, it is NOT experimental. The DOC Band, the STARband, and the Craniocap have all been cleared by the FDA. Cranial Technologies (DOC Band) did years of research to prove their product, and the manufacturers of the STARband and Craniocap have produced "equivalent" (meaning that they look/perform in a similar manner as the DOC Band) products based on that research. Once a device is FDA cleared, it should no longer be considered "experimental".

If you are using a local helmet that is not FDA approved, the "experimental" denial may fly, unfortunately. Please check with your local provider to find out if they have acquired FDA clearance.

Good luck with your battle!

Kendra in Canadafor information on positional plagiocephaly, visitwww.plagiocephaly.org/support..

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From: jwn12@...

Plagiocephaly

Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2001 5:46 AM

Subject: Denial from Cigna.... yes, yet another

We were just denied by Cigna NC because the process is 'experimental'. Most of the cases I researched in files section challenged denials because of cosmetic reasons. Does anyone have information to help me fight CIGNA for 'experimental' reasons?? Thanks for your helpFor more plagio info