What is a Baha abutment?

What is a Baha abutment?

The Baha Connect System transmits vibrations through an abutment which connects the sound processor to the implant. When using the DermaLock™ technology, the skin is left intact round the abutment. The major benefit is the efficient transmission of vibrations, providing maximum amplification.

Can a Baha abutment be removed?

In most reports, BAHA implants were stable, and patients had significant hearing improvement. However, falling off or removal of BAHA implants has been reported in appropriately 4%–10% of patients due to various causes (Arnold et al., 2011, Hobson et al., 2010, Badran et al., 2009).

What is the CPT code for Baha implant?

69718 Replacement (including removal of existing device), osseointegrated implant, temporal bone, with percutaneous attachment to external speech processor/cochlear stimulator; with mastoidectomy.

Is BAHA covered by Medicare?

Does Medicare cover bone-anchored hearing aids (BAHA)? Yes. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) revised its hearing aid definition so that Auditory Osseointegrated and Auditory Brainstem Implant (ABI) devices and related services are clearly covered under Medicare as prosthetic devices.

How do you clean a BAHA abutment?

For the first few weeks, use a strip of a non-alcohol wipe to clean the area, then you can begin gently brushing the area with the cleaning brush that comes with your bone anchored hearing aid. You should also clean inside the abutment to avoid any build-up of debris. After cleaning, carefully dry the area.

Does Medicare cover L8692?

As we all remember, L8692 is not covered by Medicare; that’s going to be the softband with a sound processor, which is considered a hearing aid for Medicare.

What is L8692?

HCPCS code L8692 for Auditory osseointegrated device, external sound processor, used without osseointegration, body worn, includes headband or other means of external attachment as maintained by CMS falls under Miscellaneous Orthotic and Prosthetic Services and Supplies .

Can you have an MRI with a Baha implant?

For the Baha Connect System, as long as the sound processor is removed, you can have MRI scans at 1.5T and 3.0T. For the Baha Attract System, an MRI can be performed at 1.5 Tesla with the magnet in place. If a higher strength MRI or reduction of artifact is required, the internal magnet can be surgically removed.

What is the Baha fast surgery procedure?

Baha FAST surgery is the same as one-stage surgery. This guide is applicable for the DermaLock Implant with Abutment (BIA400), and the BI300 Implants used with the DermaLock Abutments (BA400).

What is the cochlear™ Baha® surgical guide?

Pete Weber, M.D., MBA, Chief Medical Officer, Cochlear Americas This surgical guide sets forth detailed recommended procedures for using Cochlear™ Baha®surgical components and instruments. It offers guidance needed for performing the procedure but, as with any technical guide, the surgeon must consider the particular needs

What is the DME code for a Baha?

The Four Most Commonly Used Insurance Codes (DME codes) for BAHAs are: L8690 (Auditory osseointegrated system, including all internal and external components) L8691 (Auditory osseointegrated device, external sound processor, replacement for osseointegrated sound processor)

Are there different costs for Bahas and bchas?

There will always be different costs quoted for BAHAs (bone anchored auditory devices and bone conduction osseo-integrated processors) and BCHAs (bone conduction hearing aids) as each medical facility will have differently negotiated and contracted prices.