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In a message dated 2/17/2000 6:11:40 PM Central Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes: << > ====Deep-brain operations cost $20,000 to $28,000 in the United > States. ===== >> Medicare and most other insurance companies now cover thalamic and pallidal stimulation, and I've heard through the grapevine that STN may now be FDA approved. If not yet, then soon. Once the FDA approves it, Medicare will cover it, and most other insurance companies follow suit. Margie Swindler cg for Dick, 55/18