Tracheostomy Speaking Valve

50.4 - Tracheostomy Speaking Valve (Rev. 1, 10-03-03) CIM 65-16 A trachea tube has been determined to satisfy the definition of a prosthetic device, and the tracheostomy speaking valve is an add on to the trachea tube which may be considered a medically necessary accessory that enhances the function of the tube. In other words, it makes the system a better prosthesis. As such, a tracheostomy speaking valve is covered as an element of the trachea tube which makes the tube more effective.