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J8499 | ZONISAMIDE 2.5ML 50MG 2.5ML SPPO | HCPCS | 11/4/2005: Code Reference section updated, HCPCS codes J8499, J9213, J9214 moved from the CPT4 code section in the table to the HCPCS code section, a deletion date of 6/30/2005 was added to codes J9213 and J9214; HCPCS codes S0145 and S0146 added with an effective date of 7/1/2005; the Non-Covered Codes table was deleted from the policy. 11/2005: Approved by Pharmacy & Therapeutic (P & T) Committee. 6/29/2006: CuraScript fax number changed from 1-877-462-6234 to 1-866-239-5502
5/5/2008: Ribavirin dosing information updated
01/01/2009: CuraScript preferred provider information removed. BCBSMS information added
12/29/2008: Code Reference section updated per 2009 CPT/HCPCS revisions
4/14/2009: Policy statement updated to reflect retreatment guidelines
8/18/2009: Policy updated: Policy statement updated to include statement Peg-Intron® may be considered medically necessary only after failed treatment (nonresponder or relapser) with Pegasys®. Dosing Genotype 1, 2 and 3 deleted. |
J9213 | Interferon alfa-2a inj | HCPCS | 11/4/2005: Code Reference section updated, HCPCS codes J8499, J9213, J9214 moved from the CPT4 code section in the table to the HCPCS code section, a deletion date of 6/30/2005 was added to codes J9213 and J9214; HCPCS codes S0145 and S0146 added with an effective date of 7/1/2005; the Non-Covered Codes table was deleted from the policy. 11/2005: Approved by Pharmacy & Therapeutic (P & T) Committee. 6/29/2006: CuraScript fax number changed from 1-877-462-6234 to 1-866-239-5502
5/5/2008: Ribavirin dosing information updated
01/01/2009: CuraScript preferred provider information removed. BCBSMS information added
12/29/2008: Code Reference section updated per 2009 CPT/HCPCS revisions
4/14/2009: Policy statement updated to reflect retreatment guidelines
8/18/2009: Policy updated: Policy statement updated to include statement Peg-Intron® may be considered medically necessary only after failed treatment (nonresponder or relapser) with Pegasys®. Dosing Genotype 1, 2 and 3 deleted. |
J9214 | interferon alfa-2b per 1000000 Units | HCPCS | 10/21/2010: Policy description unchanged. Policy statement updated regarding Infergen dosing. 09/15/2011: Policy revised to add Incivek® and Victrelis® and criteria for treatment with triple therapy. 04/01/2014: Policy statement updated regarding treatment with Sovaldi®. Removed deleted HCPCS codes J9213 and J9214 from the Code Reference section. |
J9213 | Interferon alfa-2a inj | HCPCS | 10/21/2010: Policy description unchanged. Policy statement updated regarding Infergen dosing. 09/15/2011: Policy revised to add Incivek® and Victrelis® and criteria for treatment with triple therapy. 04/01/2014: Policy statement updated regarding treatment with Sovaldi®. Removed deleted HCPCS codes J9213 and J9214 from the Code Reference section. |
J9214 | interferon alfa-2b per 1000000 Units | HCPCS | Policy statement updated regarding Infergen dosing. 09/15/2011: Policy revised to add Incivek® and Victrelis® and criteria for treatment with triple therapy. 04/01/2014: Policy statement updated regarding treatment with Sovaldi®. Removed deleted HCPCS codes J9213 and J9214 from the Code Reference section. 03/06/2015: Effective 03/15/2015. |
J9213 | Interferon alfa-2a inj | HCPCS | Policy statement updated regarding Infergen dosing. 09/15/2011: Policy revised to add Incivek® and Victrelis® and criteria for treatment with triple therapy. 04/01/2014: Policy statement updated regarding treatment with Sovaldi®. Removed deleted HCPCS codes J9213 and J9214 from the Code Reference section. 03/06/2015: Effective 03/15/2015. |
J9214 | interferon alfa-2b per 1000000 Units | HCPCS | 09/15/2011: Policy revised to add Incivek® and Victrelis® and criteria for treatment with triple therapy. 04/01/2014: Policy statement updated regarding treatment with Sovaldi®. Removed deleted HCPCS codes J9213 and J9214 from the Code Reference section. 03/06/2015: Effective 03/15/2015. Policy extensively re-written. |
J9213 | Interferon alfa-2a inj | HCPCS | 09/15/2011: Policy revised to add Incivek® and Victrelis® and criteria for treatment with triple therapy. 04/01/2014: Policy statement updated regarding treatment with Sovaldi®. Removed deleted HCPCS codes J9213 and J9214 from the Code Reference section. 03/06/2015: Effective 03/15/2015. Policy extensively re-written. |
J9214 | interferon alfa-2b per 1000000 Units | HCPCS | 04/01/2014: Policy statement updated regarding treatment with Sovaldi®. Removed deleted HCPCS codes J9213 and J9214 from the Code Reference section. 03/06/2015: Effective 03/15/2015. Policy extensively re-written. Policy description updated regarding HCV prevalence, transmission, and treatments. |
J9213 | Interferon alfa-2a inj | HCPCS | 04/01/2014: Policy statement updated regarding treatment with Sovaldi®. Removed deleted HCPCS codes J9213 and J9214 from the Code Reference section. 03/06/2015: Effective 03/15/2015. Policy extensively re-written. Policy description updated regarding HCV prevalence, transmission, and treatments. |
J9214 | interferon alfa-2b per 1000000 Units | HCPCS | 6) Added not medically necessary policy statement for terminally ill patients. 7) Added statement that Harvoni® and Sovaldi® are the formulary treatment regimens for HCV infection. 8) Added table of Antiviral Medication Treatment Regimens by genotype. Definition of "medically necessary" and "investigative" updated in the policy guidelines. Added HCPCS codes J9213, J9214, and S0148 to the Code Reference section and removed J9212 and S0146. |
S0148 | Peg interferon alfa-2b/10 | HCPCS | 6) Added not medically necessary policy statement for terminally ill patients. 7) Added statement that Harvoni® and Sovaldi® are the formulary treatment regimens for HCV infection. 8) Added table of Antiviral Medication Treatment Regimens by genotype. Definition of "medically necessary" and "investigative" updated in the policy guidelines. Added HCPCS codes J9213, J9214, and S0148 to the Code Reference section and removed J9212 and S0146. |
J9213 | Interferon alfa-2a inj | HCPCS | 6) Added not medically necessary policy statement for terminally ill patients. 7) Added statement that Harvoni® and Sovaldi® are the formulary treatment regimens for HCV infection. 8) Added table of Antiviral Medication Treatment Regimens by genotype. Definition of "medically necessary" and "investigative" updated in the policy guidelines. Added HCPCS codes J9213, J9214, and S0148 to the Code Reference section and removed J9212 and S0146. |
J9212 | Interferon alfacon-1 inj | HCPCS | 6) Added not medically necessary policy statement for terminally ill patients. 7) Added statement that Harvoni® and Sovaldi® are the formulary treatment regimens for HCV infection. 8) Added table of Antiviral Medication Treatment Regimens by genotype. Definition of "medically necessary" and "investigative" updated in the policy guidelines. Added HCPCS codes J9213, J9214, and S0148 to the Code Reference section and removed J9212 and S0146. |
J9214 | interferon alfa-2b per 1000000 Units | HCPCS | 8) Added table of Antiviral Medication Treatment Regimens by genotype. Definition of "medically necessary" and "investigative" updated in the policy guidelines. Added HCPCS codes J9213, J9214, and S0148 to the Code Reference section and removed J9212 and S0146. 06/18/2015: Policy statement regarding direct or indirect assessment of natural history and stage of the liver disease clarified. Fibrosis stage can be assessed directly or indirectly through history, physical exam, medically necessary laboratory tests, or medically necessary imaging studies (eg, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography scan). |
S0148 | Peg interferon alfa-2b/10 | HCPCS | 8) Added table of Antiviral Medication Treatment Regimens by genotype. Definition of "medically necessary" and "investigative" updated in the policy guidelines. Added HCPCS codes J9213, J9214, and S0148 to the Code Reference section and removed J9212 and S0146. 06/18/2015: Policy statement regarding direct or indirect assessment of natural history and stage of the liver disease clarified. Fibrosis stage can be assessed directly or indirectly through history, physical exam, medically necessary laboratory tests, or medically necessary imaging studies (eg, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography scan). |
J9213 | Interferon alfa-2a inj | HCPCS | 8) Added table of Antiviral Medication Treatment Regimens by genotype. Definition of "medically necessary" and "investigative" updated in the policy guidelines. Added HCPCS codes J9213, J9214, and S0148 to the Code Reference section and removed J9212 and S0146. 06/18/2015: Policy statement regarding direct or indirect assessment of natural history and stage of the liver disease clarified. Fibrosis stage can be assessed directly or indirectly through history, physical exam, medically necessary laboratory tests, or medically necessary imaging studies (eg, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography scan). |
J9212 | Interferon alfacon-1 inj | HCPCS | 8) Added table of Antiviral Medication Treatment Regimens by genotype. Definition of "medically necessary" and "investigative" updated in the policy guidelines. Added HCPCS codes J9213, J9214, and S0148 to the Code Reference section and removed J9212 and S0146. 06/18/2015: Policy statement regarding direct or indirect assessment of natural history and stage of the liver disease clarified. Fibrosis stage can be assessed directly or indirectly through history, physical exam, medically necessary laboratory tests, or medically necessary imaging studies (eg, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography scan). |
J9214 | interferon alfa-2b per 1000000 Units | HCPCS | Definition of "medically necessary" and "investigative" updated in the policy guidelines. Added HCPCS codes J9213, J9214, and S0148 to the Code Reference section and removed J9212 and S0146. 06/18/2015: Policy statement regarding direct or indirect assessment of natural history and stage of the liver disease clarified. Fibrosis stage can be assessed directly or indirectly through history, physical exam, medically necessary laboratory tests, or medically necessary imaging studies (eg, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography scan). Multianalyte assays with algorithmic analyses (eg, FibroSURE™ FibroSpect) are considered investigational for the evaluation or monitoring of patients with chronic liver disease. |
S0148 | Peg interferon alfa-2b/10 | HCPCS | Definition of "medically necessary" and "investigative" updated in the policy guidelines. Added HCPCS codes J9213, J9214, and S0148 to the Code Reference section and removed J9212 and S0146. 06/18/2015: Policy statement regarding direct or indirect assessment of natural history and stage of the liver disease clarified. Fibrosis stage can be assessed directly or indirectly through history, physical exam, medically necessary laboratory tests, or medically necessary imaging studies (eg, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography scan). Multianalyte assays with algorithmic analyses (eg, FibroSURE™ FibroSpect) are considered investigational for the evaluation or monitoring of patients with chronic liver disease. |
J9213 | Interferon alfa-2a inj | HCPCS | Definition of "medically necessary" and "investigative" updated in the policy guidelines. Added HCPCS codes J9213, J9214, and S0148 to the Code Reference section and removed J9212 and S0146. 06/18/2015: Policy statement regarding direct or indirect assessment of natural history and stage of the liver disease clarified. Fibrosis stage can be assessed directly or indirectly through history, physical exam, medically necessary laboratory tests, or medically necessary imaging studies (eg, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography scan). Multianalyte assays with algorithmic analyses (eg, FibroSURE™ FibroSpect) are considered investigational for the evaluation or monitoring of patients with chronic liver disease. |
J9212 | Interferon alfacon-1 inj | HCPCS | Definition of "medically necessary" and "investigative" updated in the policy guidelines. Added HCPCS codes J9213, J9214, and S0148 to the Code Reference section and removed J9212 and S0146. 06/18/2015: Policy statement regarding direct or indirect assessment of natural history and stage of the liver disease clarified. Fibrosis stage can be assessed directly or indirectly through history, physical exam, medically necessary laboratory tests, or medically necessary imaging studies (eg, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography scan). Multianalyte assays with algorithmic analyses (eg, FibroSURE™ FibroSpect) are considered investigational for the evaluation or monitoring of patients with chronic liver disease. |
G0358 | IV PUSH TECHNIQUE EACH ADD SUBSTANCE/DRUG | HCPCS | In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. |
86816 | HC HLA TYPING DR/DQ SINGLE AG | HCPCS | In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. |
G0360 | Each additional hr 1-8 hrs | HCPCS | In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. |
96520 | Port pump refill & main | HCPCS | In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. |
38204 | PR MGMT RCP HEMATOP PROGENITOR CELL DONOR &ACQUISJ | HCPCS | In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. |
S2150 | Bone marrow or blood-derived stem cells (peripheral or umbilical), allogeneic or autologous, harvesting, transplantation, and related complications; including: pheresis and cell preparation/storage; m | HCPCS | In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. |
86821 | Lymphocyte culture mixed | HCPCS | In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. |
Q0083 | Chemotherapy administration by other than infusion technique only (e.g., subcutaneous, intramuscular, push), per visit | HCPCS | In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. |
38215 | PR TRNSPL PREPJ HEMATOP PROGEN CONCENTRATION PLSM | HCPCS | In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. |
J9999 | Not otherwise classified, antineoplastic drugs | HCPCS | In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. |
G0361 | Prolong chemo infuse>8hrs pu | HCPCS | In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. |
86812 | Immunologic analysis for autoimmune disease, A, B, or C, single antigen | HCPCS | In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. |
86822 | Lymphocyte culture primed | HCPCS | In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. |
38240 | Transplt allo hct/donor | HCPCS | In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. |
96545 | Cancer chemotherapy | CPT | In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. |
G0359 | Chemotherapy IV one hr initi | HCPCS | In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. |
38230 | PR BONE MARROW HARVEST TRANSPLANTATION ALLOGENEIC | HCPCS | In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. |
Q0085 | Chemotherapy administration by both infusion technique and other technique(s) (e.g., subcutaneous, intramuscular, push), per visit | HCPCS | In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. |
86817 | HC HLA TYPING; DR/DQ, MULTIPLE ANTIGENS | HCPCS | In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. |
G0363 | IRRIG IMPLANTED VENOUS ACESS DEVICE DRUG DEL SYS | HCPCS | In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. |
J9000 | INJECTION, DOXORUBICIN HYDROCHLORIDE, 10 MG | HCPCS | In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. |
G0364 | HC BONE MARROW ASPIRATE & BIOPSY | HCPCS | In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. |
96530 | Syst pump refill & main | HCPCS | In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. |
38205 | PR BLD-DRV HEMATOP PROGEN CELL HRVG TRNSPLJ ALGNC | HCPCS | In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. |
G0362 | Each add sequential infusion | HCPCS | In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. |
Q0084 | HC CHEMOTHERAPY - IM PHYS | HCPCS | In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. |
38242 | Transplt allo lymphocytes | HCPCS | In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. |
G0357 | IV PUSH TECHNIQUE SINGLE/INIT SUBSTANCE/DRUG | HCPCS | In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. |
G0356 | HORMONAL ANTINEOPLASTIC | HCPCS | In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. |
G0355 | CHEMO ADMN SUBQ/IM NONHORMONAL ANTINEOPLASTIC | HCPCS | In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. |
G0358 | IV PUSH TECHNIQUE EACH ADD SUBSTANCE/DRUG | HCPCS | The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. |
86816 | HC HLA TYPING DR/DQ SINGLE AG | HCPCS | The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. |
G0360 | Each additional hr 1-8 hrs | HCPCS | The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. |
96520 | Port pump refill & main | HCPCS | The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. |
38204 | PR MGMT RCP HEMATOP PROGENITOR CELL DONOR &ACQUISJ | HCPCS | The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. |
S2150 | Bone marrow or blood-derived stem cells (peripheral or umbilical), allogeneic or autologous, harvesting, transplantation, and related complications; including: pheresis and cell preparation/storage; m | HCPCS | The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. |
86821 | Lymphocyte culture mixed | HCPCS | The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. |
Q0083 | Chemotherapy administration by other than infusion technique only (e.g., subcutaneous, intramuscular, push), per visit | HCPCS | The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. |
38215 | PR TRNSPL PREPJ HEMATOP PROGEN CONCENTRATION PLSM | HCPCS | The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. |
J9999 | Not otherwise classified, antineoplastic drugs | HCPCS | The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. |
G0361 | Prolong chemo infuse>8hrs pu | HCPCS | The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. |
86812 | Immunologic analysis for autoimmune disease, A, B, or C, single antigen | HCPCS | The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. |
86822 | Lymphocyte culture primed | HCPCS | The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. |
38240 | Transplt allo hct/donor | HCPCS | The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. |
96545 | Cancer chemotherapy | CPT | The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. |
G0359 | Chemotherapy IV one hr initi | HCPCS | The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. |
38230 | PR BONE MARROW HARVEST TRANSPLANTATION ALLOGENEIC | HCPCS | The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. |
Q0085 | Chemotherapy administration by both infusion technique and other technique(s) (e.g., subcutaneous, intramuscular, push), per visit | HCPCS | The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. |
86817 | HC HLA TYPING; DR/DQ, MULTIPLE ANTIGENS | HCPCS | The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. |
G0363 | IRRIG IMPLANTED VENOUS ACESS DEVICE DRUG DEL SYS | HCPCS | The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. |
J9000 | INJECTION, DOXORUBICIN HYDROCHLORIDE, 10 MG | HCPCS | The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. |
G0364 | HC BONE MARROW ASPIRATE & BIOPSY | HCPCS | The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. |
96530 | Syst pump refill & main | HCPCS | The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. |
38205 | PR BLD-DRV HEMATOP PROGEN CELL HRVG TRNSPLJ ALGNC | HCPCS | The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. |
G0362 | Each add sequential infusion | HCPCS | The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. |
Q0084 | HC CHEMOTHERAPY - IM PHYS | HCPCS | The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. |
38242 | Transplt allo lymphocytes | HCPCS | The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. |
G0357 | IV PUSH TECHNIQUE SINGLE/INIT SUBSTANCE/DRUG | HCPCS | The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. |
G0356 | HORMONAL ANTINEOPLASTIC | HCPCS | The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. |
G0355 | CHEMO ADMN SUBQ/IM NONHORMONAL ANTINEOPLASTIC | HCPCS | The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. |
G0358 | IV PUSH TECHNIQUE EACH ADD SUBSTANCE/DRUG | HCPCS | 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. "High Dose Chemotherapy" removed from policy title. |
86816 | HC HLA TYPING DR/DQ SINGLE AG | HCPCS | 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. "High Dose Chemotherapy" removed from policy title. |
G0360 | Each additional hr 1-8 hrs | HCPCS | 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. "High Dose Chemotherapy" removed from policy title. |
96520 | Port pump refill & main | HCPCS | 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. "High Dose Chemotherapy" removed from policy title. |
38204 | PR MGMT RCP HEMATOP PROGENITOR CELL DONOR &ACQUISJ | HCPCS | 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. "High Dose Chemotherapy" removed from policy title. |
S2150 | Bone marrow or blood-derived stem cells (peripheral or umbilical), allogeneic or autologous, harvesting, transplantation, and related complications; including: pheresis and cell preparation/storage; m | HCPCS | 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. "High Dose Chemotherapy" removed from policy title. |
86821 | Lymphocyte culture mixed | HCPCS | 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. "High Dose Chemotherapy" removed from policy title. |
Q0083 | Chemotherapy administration by other than infusion technique only (e.g., subcutaneous, intramuscular, push), per visit | HCPCS | 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. "High Dose Chemotherapy" removed from policy title. |
38215 | PR TRNSPL PREPJ HEMATOP PROGEN CONCENTRATION PLSM | HCPCS | 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. "High Dose Chemotherapy" removed from policy title. |
J9999 | Not otherwise classified, antineoplastic drugs | HCPCS | 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. "High Dose Chemotherapy" removed from policy title. |
G0361 | Prolong chemo infuse>8hrs pu | HCPCS | 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. "High Dose Chemotherapy" removed from policy title. |
86812 | Immunologic analysis for autoimmune disease, A, B, or C, single antigen | HCPCS | 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. "High Dose Chemotherapy" removed from policy title. |
86822 | Lymphocyte culture primed | HCPCS | 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. "High Dose Chemotherapy" removed from policy title. |
38240 | Transplt allo hct/donor | HCPCS | 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. "High Dose Chemotherapy" removed from policy title. |
96545 | Cancer chemotherapy | CPT | 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. "High Dose Chemotherapy" removed from policy title. |
G0359 | Chemotherapy IV one hr initi | HCPCS | 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. "High Dose Chemotherapy" removed from policy title. |
38230 | PR BONE MARROW HARVEST TRANSPLANTATION ALLOGENEIC | HCPCS | 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. "High Dose Chemotherapy" removed from policy title. |
Q0085 | Chemotherapy administration by both infusion technique and other technique(s) (e.g., subcutaneous, intramuscular, push), per visit | HCPCS | 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational
5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed
8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added
3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes
9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy
9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. "High Dose Chemotherapy" removed from policy title. |
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