neurostar tms –transcranial magnetic...
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FrequentlyAskedQuestionsNeuroStarTMS–TranscranialMagneticStimulation
WhatisNeuroStarTMS?NeuroStar TMS stands for “Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation.” TMS is a medical procedure that works bydeliveringhighlyfocusedMRI-strengthmagneticpulsestononinvasively(withoutsurgery)stimulatethebrainandtreatmajordepression.Thismagneticfieldstimulatetheneuronsandshowdepressionsymptomrelief. PatientsbeingtreatedwithNeuroStarTMSdonotrequireanesthesiaorsedation.Theyremainawakeandalertandreturntoworkortheirdailyroutineimmediatelyaftereachtreatment.BenefitsandadvantagesofTMS
• Treatmentthatdoesnotinvolvemedicationsorsurgery• Outpatienttreatment• Statisticallyandclinicallysignificantimprovementindepressionsymptoms• Nointerruptiontodailyschedule• Noanesthesia• Noundesirableeffectsoncognition• Fewornosideeffects(mostcommonsideeffectsareamildheadacheand/orscalpdiscomfort)
o Lessthan5%ofpatientsdiscontinuedtreatmentduetosideeffectsinarecentstudy• Safeandtolerable• PatientsdoNOThavetostoptakingmedicationinordertoreceiveTMS• FDAcleared
AmIagoodcandidate?ThebestwaytodetermineifNeuroStarTMSisrightforyouisbyspeakingwithyourdoctororareferringprovider.Eligibility:Inordertoensureyoursafety,thefollowinggeneralrequirementswillneedtobemetpriortoreceivingTMStherapy:
• Currentlydiagnosedwithtreatment-resistantdepressionbyapsychiatrist,physician,orqualifiedhealthcareprofessional
• Noforeignmetalintheheadormetallic/magneticimplants(mostdentalworkissafe)HowoftenwillIreceiveTMStherapy?Generally, the initial course (acute phase) of treatmentwill involve at least30 consecutive treatment sessionsovera6weekperiod(usuallya19-37minutetreatmentsessioneachdayfromMondaytoFriday)plus6tapersessions.Dependingonyourresponse,however,additionalsessions)mayberecommendedtoachievemaximumresponse.Additionalsessionswouldcontinueimmediatelyfollowingtheacutephase.Maintenancetreatment.Maintenancetreatmentmayberequired in the futuredependinguponyour individualneeds.Insurance:Benefitswillbeverifieduponphysicianrecommendationfortreatment. To refer or to schedule a consultation please call Shelby (407) 846-0533 option 7
InsurancePlansCoveringNeuroStarTMS
Over 300 mil l ion patients have insurance policies that cover NeuroStar TMS Therapy through their health plans
• CIGNA• AETNA• TRICARE(Standardandprime)• UnitedHealthcare/UBH/OPTUM• BlueCrossandBlueShield• AnthemBlueCrossandBlueShield• CapitalBlueCross• Medicare• MedicareAdvantageplans• Humana• Psychcare• OptimaBehaviorHealth• Baycare/Disney(self-fundedplans)