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J3420 | Vitamin b12 inj per 1000 mcg | HCPCS | Examples of CPT codes:
99213 billed for an established office visit
27250 billed for treatment of hip dislocation
49540 billed for repair of a lumbar hernia
71045 billed for chest x-ray
90653 billed for flu injection
|HCPCS Level II (Health Care Procedural Coding System, Level II)||HCPCS Level II’s 7,000-plus alphanumeric codes, originally developed for use by Medicare , Medicaid, Blue Cross / Blue Shield, and other providers to report procedures and bill for supplies, are used for many more uses, such as quality measure monitoring, billing for outpatient surgery, and academic studies.|
Orthotic supplies, Vision supplies and other support. On the insurance claim forms, HCPCS codes have to be registered. Example of HCPCS for a drug injection: Patient receives an injection of B12 – J3420
|CDT® (Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature)|
The American Dental Association (ADA) owns and maintains CDT ® codes. The five-character codes start with the letter D which used to be the HCPCS Level II dental section. Using CDT ® codes, most dental and oral procedures are billed. |
71045 | XR CHEST 1 VIEW | HCPCS | Examples of CPT codes:
99213 billed for an established office visit
27250 billed for treatment of hip dislocation
49540 billed for repair of a lumbar hernia
71045 billed for chest x-ray
90653 billed for flu injection
|HCPCS Level II (Health Care Procedural Coding System, Level II)||HCPCS Level II’s 7,000-plus alphanumeric codes, originally developed for use by Medicare , Medicaid, Blue Cross / Blue Shield, and other providers to report procedures and bill for supplies, are used for many more uses, such as quality measure monitoring, billing for outpatient surgery, and academic studies.|
Orthotic supplies, Vision supplies and other support. On the insurance claim forms, HCPCS codes have to be registered. Example of HCPCS for a drug injection: Patient receives an injection of B12 – J3420
|CDT® (Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature)|
The American Dental Association (ADA) owns and maintains CDT ® codes. The five-character codes start with the letter D which used to be the HCPCS Level II dental section. Using CDT ® codes, most dental and oral procedures are billed. |
27250 | TREAT HIP DISLOCATION | HCPCS | Examples of CPT codes:
99213 billed for an established office visit
27250 billed for treatment of hip dislocation
49540 billed for repair of a lumbar hernia
71045 billed for chest x-ray
90653 billed for flu injection
|HCPCS Level II (Health Care Procedural Coding System, Level II)||HCPCS Level II’s 7,000-plus alphanumeric codes, originally developed for use by Medicare , Medicaid, Blue Cross / Blue Shield, and other providers to report procedures and bill for supplies, are used for many more uses, such as quality measure monitoring, billing for outpatient surgery, and academic studies.|
Orthotic supplies, Vision supplies and other support. On the insurance claim forms, HCPCS codes have to be registered. Example of HCPCS for a drug injection: Patient receives an injection of B12 – J3420
|CDT® (Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature)|
The American Dental Association (ADA) owns and maintains CDT ® codes. The five-character codes start with the letter D which used to be the HCPCS Level II dental section. Using CDT ® codes, most dental and oral procedures are billed. |
J3420 | Vitamin b12 inj per 1000 mcg | HCPCS | On the insurance claim forms, HCPCS codes have to be registered. Example of HCPCS for a drug injection: Patient receives an injection of B12 – J3420
|CDT® (Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature)|
The American Dental Association (ADA) owns and maintains CDT ® codes. The five-character codes start with the letter D which used to be the HCPCS Level II dental section. Using CDT ® codes, most dental and oral procedures are billed. MODIFIERS are used on procedure codes in order to identify the procedure or service was altered. |
0777-3105-02 | FLUOXETINE HCL 20 MG PO CAP | NDC | An example could be removal of the ear wax (cerumen) was performed on both ears. The code is for unilateral so the modifier 50 would be added to the procedure code to allow the insurance know it was performed on both ears. Example of modifier used on a procedure: Removal of impacted cerumen by lavage – 69209-50
|NDC (National Drug Codes)|| To track and report all packages of drugs, the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) code set is used. |
The smart codes of 10-13 alphanumeric characters allow suppliers, suppliers, and federal agencies to identify prescribed, sold, and used drugs. For example, the NDC for a 100-count bottle of Prozac 20 mg is 0777-3105-02. |
0777-3105-02 | FLUOXETINE HCL 20 MG PO CAP | NDC | The code is for unilateral so the modifier 50 would be added to the procedure code to allow the insurance know it was performed on both ears. Example of modifier used on a procedure: Removal of impacted cerumen by lavage – 69209-50
|NDC (National Drug Codes)|| To track and report all packages of drugs, the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) code set is used. |
The smart codes of 10-13 alphanumeric characters allow suppliers, suppliers, and federal agencies to identify prescribed, sold, and used drugs. For example, the NDC for a 100-count bottle of Prozac 20 mg is 0777-3105-02. The first segment of numbers identifies the labeler. |
0777-3105-02 | FLUOXETINE HCL 20 MG PO CAP | NDC | Example of modifier used on a procedure: Removal of impacted cerumen by lavage – 69209-50
|NDC (National Drug Codes)|| To track and report all packages of drugs, the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) code set is used. |
The smart codes of 10-13 alphanumeric characters allow suppliers, suppliers, and federal agencies to identify prescribed, sold, and used drugs. For example, the NDC for a 100-count bottle of Prozac 20 mg is 0777-3105-02. The first segment of numbers identifies the labeler. In this case, the labeler code “00777” is for Dista Products Company, the labeler of Prozac. |
E0485 | Oral device/appliance prefab | HCPCS | To qualify for coverage, the OAT service provided must be reasonable and medically necessary and in compliance with all Medicare coverage, coding, and billing requirements. Codes that are used to report OAT include the following. HCPCS codes and modifiers
Code E0486 may only be used for custom-fabricated mandibular advancement devices. - E0486 – Oral device/appliance used to reduce upper airway collapsibility, adjustable or non-adjustable, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment
In terms of Medicare reimbursement, HCPCS code E0486 is the only reimbursable code for oral appliance therapy for OSA. Other HCPCS codes – A9270, E0485, and E1399 are not payable codes, but rather only billable codes. |
E0486 | Oral device/appliance cusfab | HCPCS | To qualify for coverage, the OAT service provided must be reasonable and medically necessary and in compliance with all Medicare coverage, coding, and billing requirements. Codes that are used to report OAT include the following. HCPCS codes and modifiers
Code E0486 may only be used for custom-fabricated mandibular advancement devices. - E0486 – Oral device/appliance used to reduce upper airway collapsibility, adjustable or non-adjustable, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment
In terms of Medicare reimbursement, HCPCS code E0486 is the only reimbursable code for oral appliance therapy for OSA. Other HCPCS codes – A9270, E0485, and E1399 are not payable codes, but rather only billable codes. |
A9270 | NON-COVERED ITEM OR SERVICE | HCPCS | To qualify for coverage, the OAT service provided must be reasonable and medically necessary and in compliance with all Medicare coverage, coding, and billing requirements. Codes that are used to report OAT include the following. HCPCS codes and modifiers
Code E0486 may only be used for custom-fabricated mandibular advancement devices. - E0486 – Oral device/appliance used to reduce upper airway collapsibility, adjustable or non-adjustable, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment
In terms of Medicare reimbursement, HCPCS code E0486 is the only reimbursable code for oral appliance therapy for OSA. Other HCPCS codes – A9270, E0485, and E1399 are not payable codes, but rather only billable codes. |
E0485 | Oral device/appliance prefab | HCPCS | Codes that are used to report OAT include the following. HCPCS codes and modifiers
Code E0486 may only be used for custom-fabricated mandibular advancement devices. - E0486 – Oral device/appliance used to reduce upper airway collapsibility, adjustable or non-adjustable, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment
In terms of Medicare reimbursement, HCPCS code E0486 is the only reimbursable code for oral appliance therapy for OSA. Other HCPCS codes – A9270, E0485, and E1399 are not payable codes, but rather only billable codes. HCPCS modifiers for oral appliance therapy may include:
- KX: Requirements specified in the medical policy have been met
- EY: No physician order, or other licensed health care provider order, for this item or service
- GA: Waiver of liability statement issued, as required by payer policy (Item or service expected to be denied as not reasonable and necessary; Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-coverage on file)
- GZ: Item or service expected to be denied as not reasonable and necessary (No Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-coverage on file)
- NU: Purchase of new equipment
According to the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, the only ICD-10-CM code that supports medical necessity of oral appliance therapy is: G47.33. |
E0486 | Oral device/appliance cusfab | HCPCS | Codes that are used to report OAT include the following. HCPCS codes and modifiers
Code E0486 may only be used for custom-fabricated mandibular advancement devices. - E0486 – Oral device/appliance used to reduce upper airway collapsibility, adjustable or non-adjustable, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment
In terms of Medicare reimbursement, HCPCS code E0486 is the only reimbursable code for oral appliance therapy for OSA. Other HCPCS codes – A9270, E0485, and E1399 are not payable codes, but rather only billable codes. HCPCS modifiers for oral appliance therapy may include:
- KX: Requirements specified in the medical policy have been met
- EY: No physician order, or other licensed health care provider order, for this item or service
- GA: Waiver of liability statement issued, as required by payer policy (Item or service expected to be denied as not reasonable and necessary; Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-coverage on file)
- GZ: Item or service expected to be denied as not reasonable and necessary (No Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-coverage on file)
- NU: Purchase of new equipment
According to the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, the only ICD-10-CM code that supports medical necessity of oral appliance therapy is: G47.33. |
A9270 | NON-COVERED ITEM OR SERVICE | HCPCS | Codes that are used to report OAT include the following. HCPCS codes and modifiers
Code E0486 may only be used for custom-fabricated mandibular advancement devices. - E0486 – Oral device/appliance used to reduce upper airway collapsibility, adjustable or non-adjustable, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment
In terms of Medicare reimbursement, HCPCS code E0486 is the only reimbursable code for oral appliance therapy for OSA. Other HCPCS codes – A9270, E0485, and E1399 are not payable codes, but rather only billable codes. HCPCS modifiers for oral appliance therapy may include:
- KX: Requirements specified in the medical policy have been met
- EY: No physician order, or other licensed health care provider order, for this item or service
- GA: Waiver of liability statement issued, as required by payer policy (Item or service expected to be denied as not reasonable and necessary; Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-coverage on file)
- GZ: Item or service expected to be denied as not reasonable and necessary (No Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-coverage on file)
- NU: Purchase of new equipment
According to the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, the only ICD-10-CM code that supports medical necessity of oral appliance therapy is: G47.33. |
E0485 | Oral device/appliance prefab | HCPCS | HCPCS codes and modifiers
Code E0486 may only be used for custom-fabricated mandibular advancement devices. - E0486 – Oral device/appliance used to reduce upper airway collapsibility, adjustable or non-adjustable, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment
In terms of Medicare reimbursement, HCPCS code E0486 is the only reimbursable code for oral appliance therapy for OSA. Other HCPCS codes – A9270, E0485, and E1399 are not payable codes, but rather only billable codes. HCPCS modifiers for oral appliance therapy may include:
- KX: Requirements specified in the medical policy have been met
- EY: No physician order, or other licensed health care provider order, for this item or service
- GA: Waiver of liability statement issued, as required by payer policy (Item or service expected to be denied as not reasonable and necessary; Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-coverage on file)
- GZ: Item or service expected to be denied as not reasonable and necessary (No Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-coverage on file)
- NU: Purchase of new equipment
According to the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, the only ICD-10-CM code that supports medical necessity of oral appliance therapy is: G47.33. - G47.33 Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Documentation and denial management
To substantiate the medical necessity for the oral appliance ordered, dental professionals must obtain the copies of their office notes, pertinent test reports, and other healthcare records from physicians. |
E0486 | Oral device/appliance cusfab | HCPCS | HCPCS codes and modifiers
Code E0486 may only be used for custom-fabricated mandibular advancement devices. - E0486 – Oral device/appliance used to reduce upper airway collapsibility, adjustable or non-adjustable, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment
In terms of Medicare reimbursement, HCPCS code E0486 is the only reimbursable code for oral appliance therapy for OSA. Other HCPCS codes – A9270, E0485, and E1399 are not payable codes, but rather only billable codes. HCPCS modifiers for oral appliance therapy may include:
- KX: Requirements specified in the medical policy have been met
- EY: No physician order, or other licensed health care provider order, for this item or service
- GA: Waiver of liability statement issued, as required by payer policy (Item or service expected to be denied as not reasonable and necessary; Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-coverage on file)
- GZ: Item or service expected to be denied as not reasonable and necessary (No Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-coverage on file)
- NU: Purchase of new equipment
According to the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, the only ICD-10-CM code that supports medical necessity of oral appliance therapy is: G47.33. - G47.33 Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Documentation and denial management
To substantiate the medical necessity for the oral appliance ordered, dental professionals must obtain the copies of their office notes, pertinent test reports, and other healthcare records from physicians. |
A9270 | NON-COVERED ITEM OR SERVICE | HCPCS | HCPCS codes and modifiers
Code E0486 may only be used for custom-fabricated mandibular advancement devices. - E0486 – Oral device/appliance used to reduce upper airway collapsibility, adjustable or non-adjustable, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment
In terms of Medicare reimbursement, HCPCS code E0486 is the only reimbursable code for oral appliance therapy for OSA. Other HCPCS codes – A9270, E0485, and E1399 are not payable codes, but rather only billable codes. HCPCS modifiers for oral appliance therapy may include:
- KX: Requirements specified in the medical policy have been met
- EY: No physician order, or other licensed health care provider order, for this item or service
- GA: Waiver of liability statement issued, as required by payer policy (Item or service expected to be denied as not reasonable and necessary; Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-coverage on file)
- GZ: Item or service expected to be denied as not reasonable and necessary (No Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-coverage on file)
- NU: Purchase of new equipment
According to the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, the only ICD-10-CM code that supports medical necessity of oral appliance therapy is: G47.33. - G47.33 Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Documentation and denial management
To substantiate the medical necessity for the oral appliance ordered, dental professionals must obtain the copies of their office notes, pertinent test reports, and other healthcare records from physicians. |
E0485 | Oral device/appliance prefab | HCPCS | - E0486 – Oral device/appliance used to reduce upper airway collapsibility, adjustable or non-adjustable, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment
In terms of Medicare reimbursement, HCPCS code E0486 is the only reimbursable code for oral appliance therapy for OSA. Other HCPCS codes – A9270, E0485, and E1399 are not payable codes, but rather only billable codes. HCPCS modifiers for oral appliance therapy may include:
- KX: Requirements specified in the medical policy have been met
- EY: No physician order, or other licensed health care provider order, for this item or service
- GA: Waiver of liability statement issued, as required by payer policy (Item or service expected to be denied as not reasonable and necessary; Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-coverage on file)
- GZ: Item or service expected to be denied as not reasonable and necessary (No Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-coverage on file)
- NU: Purchase of new equipment
According to the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, the only ICD-10-CM code that supports medical necessity of oral appliance therapy is: G47.33. - G47.33 Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Documentation and denial management
To substantiate the medical necessity for the oral appliance ordered, dental professionals must obtain the copies of their office notes, pertinent test reports, and other healthcare records from physicians. - To fulfill Medicare requirements, the information in the medical record should include evidence that the treating physician conducted a face-to-face clinical evaluation prior to the sleep study to assess the patient for obstructive sleep apnea. |
E0486 | Oral device/appliance cusfab | HCPCS | - E0486 – Oral device/appliance used to reduce upper airway collapsibility, adjustable or non-adjustable, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment
In terms of Medicare reimbursement, HCPCS code E0486 is the only reimbursable code for oral appliance therapy for OSA. Other HCPCS codes – A9270, E0485, and E1399 are not payable codes, but rather only billable codes. HCPCS modifiers for oral appliance therapy may include:
- KX: Requirements specified in the medical policy have been met
- EY: No physician order, or other licensed health care provider order, for this item or service
- GA: Waiver of liability statement issued, as required by payer policy (Item or service expected to be denied as not reasonable and necessary; Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-coverage on file)
- GZ: Item or service expected to be denied as not reasonable and necessary (No Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-coverage on file)
- NU: Purchase of new equipment
According to the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, the only ICD-10-CM code that supports medical necessity of oral appliance therapy is: G47.33. - G47.33 Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Documentation and denial management
To substantiate the medical necessity for the oral appliance ordered, dental professionals must obtain the copies of their office notes, pertinent test reports, and other healthcare records from physicians. - To fulfill Medicare requirements, the information in the medical record should include evidence that the treating physician conducted a face-to-face clinical evaluation prior to the sleep study to assess the patient for obstructive sleep apnea. |
A9270 | NON-COVERED ITEM OR SERVICE | HCPCS | - E0486 – Oral device/appliance used to reduce upper airway collapsibility, adjustable or non-adjustable, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment
In terms of Medicare reimbursement, HCPCS code E0486 is the only reimbursable code for oral appliance therapy for OSA. Other HCPCS codes – A9270, E0485, and E1399 are not payable codes, but rather only billable codes. HCPCS modifiers for oral appliance therapy may include:
- KX: Requirements specified in the medical policy have been met
- EY: No physician order, or other licensed health care provider order, for this item or service
- GA: Waiver of liability statement issued, as required by payer policy (Item or service expected to be denied as not reasonable and necessary; Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-coverage on file)
- GZ: Item or service expected to be denied as not reasonable and necessary (No Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-coverage on file)
- NU: Purchase of new equipment
According to the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, the only ICD-10-CM code that supports medical necessity of oral appliance therapy is: G47.33. - G47.33 Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Documentation and denial management
To substantiate the medical necessity for the oral appliance ordered, dental professionals must obtain the copies of their office notes, pertinent test reports, and other healthcare records from physicians. - To fulfill Medicare requirements, the information in the medical record should include evidence that the treating physician conducted a face-to-face clinical evaluation prior to the sleep study to assess the patient for obstructive sleep apnea. |
E0485 | Oral device/appliance prefab | HCPCS | Other HCPCS codes – A9270, E0485, and E1399 are not payable codes, but rather only billable codes. HCPCS modifiers for oral appliance therapy may include:
- KX: Requirements specified in the medical policy have been met
- EY: No physician order, or other licensed health care provider order, for this item or service
- GA: Waiver of liability statement issued, as required by payer policy (Item or service expected to be denied as not reasonable and necessary; Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-coverage on file)
- GZ: Item or service expected to be denied as not reasonable and necessary (No Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-coverage on file)
- NU: Purchase of new equipment
According to the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, the only ICD-10-CM code that supports medical necessity of oral appliance therapy is: G47.33. - G47.33 Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Documentation and denial management
To substantiate the medical necessity for the oral appliance ordered, dental professionals must obtain the copies of their office notes, pertinent test reports, and other healthcare records from physicians. - To fulfill Medicare requirements, the information in the medical record should include evidence that the treating physician conducted a face-to-face clinical evaluation prior to the sleep study to assess the patient for obstructive sleep apnea. The clinical evaluation should be documented in a detailed narrative note in the patient’s chart in the format that the physician uses for other entries. |
A9270 | NON-COVERED ITEM OR SERVICE | HCPCS | Other HCPCS codes – A9270, E0485, and E1399 are not payable codes, but rather only billable codes. HCPCS modifiers for oral appliance therapy may include:
- KX: Requirements specified in the medical policy have been met
- EY: No physician order, or other licensed health care provider order, for this item or service
- GA: Waiver of liability statement issued, as required by payer policy (Item or service expected to be denied as not reasonable and necessary; Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-coverage on file)
- GZ: Item or service expected to be denied as not reasonable and necessary (No Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-coverage on file)
- NU: Purchase of new equipment
According to the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, the only ICD-10-CM code that supports medical necessity of oral appliance therapy is: G47.33. - G47.33 Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Documentation and denial management
To substantiate the medical necessity for the oral appliance ordered, dental professionals must obtain the copies of their office notes, pertinent test reports, and other healthcare records from physicians. - To fulfill Medicare requirements, the information in the medical record should include evidence that the treating physician conducted a face-to-face clinical evaluation prior to the sleep study to assess the patient for obstructive sleep apnea. The clinical evaluation should be documented in a detailed narrative note in the patient’s chart in the format that the physician uses for other entries. |
76536 | US THYROID | HCPCS | It signifies the professional component and can be billed only by a physician, a nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Face-to-face visits with the patient can be reported using the appropriate evaluation and management code. The device component for CGM is reported using HCPCS codes. Specifically assigned HCPCS codes help to establish credibility for the medical technology used and thereby reduce claim denials. Coding for Ultrasound Evaluation
Diagnostic ultrasound and associated ultrasound guided procedures performed by endocrinologists are coded in the following manner:
- CPT 76536 – ultrasound, soft tissues of head and neck (e.g. |
76942 | US GUID NEEDLE PLCMNTPORTABLE | HCPCS | Face-to-face visits with the patient can be reported using the appropriate evaluation and management code. The device component for CGM is reported using HCPCS codes. Specifically assigned HCPCS codes help to establish credibility for the medical technology used and thereby reduce claim denials. Coding for Ultrasound Evaluation
Diagnostic ultrasound and associated ultrasound guided procedures performed by endocrinologists are coded in the following manner:
- CPT 76536 – ultrasound, soft tissues of head and neck (e.g. thyroid, parathyroid, parotid), real time with image documentation
- CPT 76942 – ultrasonic guidance for needle placement (e.g. |
76536 | US THYROID | HCPCS | Face-to-face visits with the patient can be reported using the appropriate evaluation and management code. The device component for CGM is reported using HCPCS codes. Specifically assigned HCPCS codes help to establish credibility for the medical technology used and thereby reduce claim denials. Coding for Ultrasound Evaluation
Diagnostic ultrasound and associated ultrasound guided procedures performed by endocrinologists are coded in the following manner:
- CPT 76536 – ultrasound, soft tissues of head and neck (e.g. thyroid, parathyroid, parotid), real time with image documentation
- CPT 76942 – ultrasonic guidance for needle placement (e.g. |
60100 | PR BIOPSY THYROID PERCUTANEOUS CORE NEEDLE | HCPCS | The device component for CGM is reported using HCPCS codes. Specifically assigned HCPCS codes help to establish credibility for the medical technology used and thereby reduce claim denials. Coding for Ultrasound Evaluation
Diagnostic ultrasound and associated ultrasound guided procedures performed by endocrinologists are coded in the following manner:
- CPT 76536 – ultrasound, soft tissues of head and neck (e.g. thyroid, parathyroid, parotid), real time with image documentation
- CPT 76942 – ultrasonic guidance for needle placement (e.g. biopsy, aspiration, localization device, injection), imaging supervision and interpretation
- CPT 10022 – fine needle aspiration; with image guidance
- CPT 60100 – biopsy thyroid, percutaneous core needle
Other Services Covered
- Bone density studies – usually coverage for this service depends on the insurance carrier, and is dependent on the diagnosis codes and frequency of service. |
76942 | US GUID NEEDLE PLCMNTPORTABLE | HCPCS | The device component for CGM is reported using HCPCS codes. Specifically assigned HCPCS codes help to establish credibility for the medical technology used and thereby reduce claim denials. Coding for Ultrasound Evaluation
Diagnostic ultrasound and associated ultrasound guided procedures performed by endocrinologists are coded in the following manner:
- CPT 76536 – ultrasound, soft tissues of head and neck (e.g. thyroid, parathyroid, parotid), real time with image documentation
- CPT 76942 – ultrasonic guidance for needle placement (e.g. biopsy, aspiration, localization device, injection), imaging supervision and interpretation
- CPT 10022 – fine needle aspiration; with image guidance
- CPT 60100 – biopsy thyroid, percutaneous core needle
Other Services Covered
- Bone density studies – usually coverage for this service depends on the insurance carrier, and is dependent on the diagnosis codes and frequency of service. |
10022 | Fna w/image | HCPCS | The device component for CGM is reported using HCPCS codes. Specifically assigned HCPCS codes help to establish credibility for the medical technology used and thereby reduce claim denials. Coding for Ultrasound Evaluation
Diagnostic ultrasound and associated ultrasound guided procedures performed by endocrinologists are coded in the following manner:
- CPT 76536 – ultrasound, soft tissues of head and neck (e.g. thyroid, parathyroid, parotid), real time with image documentation
- CPT 76942 – ultrasonic guidance for needle placement (e.g. biopsy, aspiration, localization device, injection), imaging supervision and interpretation
- CPT 10022 – fine needle aspiration; with image guidance
- CPT 60100 – biopsy thyroid, percutaneous core needle
Other Services Covered
- Bone density studies – usually coverage for this service depends on the insurance carrier, and is dependent on the diagnosis codes and frequency of service. |
76536 | US THYROID | HCPCS | The device component for CGM is reported using HCPCS codes. Specifically assigned HCPCS codes help to establish credibility for the medical technology used and thereby reduce claim denials. Coding for Ultrasound Evaluation
Diagnostic ultrasound and associated ultrasound guided procedures performed by endocrinologists are coded in the following manner:
- CPT 76536 – ultrasound, soft tissues of head and neck (e.g. thyroid, parathyroid, parotid), real time with image documentation
- CPT 76942 – ultrasonic guidance for needle placement (e.g. biopsy, aspiration, localization device, injection), imaging supervision and interpretation
- CPT 10022 – fine needle aspiration; with image guidance
- CPT 60100 – biopsy thyroid, percutaneous core needle
Other Services Covered
- Bone density studies – usually coverage for this service depends on the insurance carrier, and is dependent on the diagnosis codes and frequency of service. |
60100 | PR BIOPSY THYROID PERCUTANEOUS CORE NEEDLE | HCPCS | Specifically assigned HCPCS codes help to establish credibility for the medical technology used and thereby reduce claim denials. Coding for Ultrasound Evaluation
Diagnostic ultrasound and associated ultrasound guided procedures performed by endocrinologists are coded in the following manner:
- CPT 76536 – ultrasound, soft tissues of head and neck (e.g. thyroid, parathyroid, parotid), real time with image documentation
- CPT 76942 – ultrasonic guidance for needle placement (e.g. biopsy, aspiration, localization device, injection), imaging supervision and interpretation
- CPT 10022 – fine needle aspiration; with image guidance
- CPT 60100 – biopsy thyroid, percutaneous core needle
Other Services Covered
- Bone density studies – usually coverage for this service depends on the insurance carrier, and is dependent on the diagnosis codes and frequency of service. - Diabetes education – this is covered by most insurance carriers, but the CPT code they accept for this type of service often varies. |
76942 | US GUID NEEDLE PLCMNTPORTABLE | HCPCS | Specifically assigned HCPCS codes help to establish credibility for the medical technology used and thereby reduce claim denials. Coding for Ultrasound Evaluation
Diagnostic ultrasound and associated ultrasound guided procedures performed by endocrinologists are coded in the following manner:
- CPT 76536 – ultrasound, soft tissues of head and neck (e.g. thyroid, parathyroid, parotid), real time with image documentation
- CPT 76942 – ultrasonic guidance for needle placement (e.g. biopsy, aspiration, localization device, injection), imaging supervision and interpretation
- CPT 10022 – fine needle aspiration; with image guidance
- CPT 60100 – biopsy thyroid, percutaneous core needle
Other Services Covered
- Bone density studies – usually coverage for this service depends on the insurance carrier, and is dependent on the diagnosis codes and frequency of service. - Diabetes education – this is covered by most insurance carriers, but the CPT code they accept for this type of service often varies. |
10022 | Fna w/image | HCPCS | Specifically assigned HCPCS codes help to establish credibility for the medical technology used and thereby reduce claim denials. Coding for Ultrasound Evaluation
Diagnostic ultrasound and associated ultrasound guided procedures performed by endocrinologists are coded in the following manner:
- CPT 76536 – ultrasound, soft tissues of head and neck (e.g. thyroid, parathyroid, parotid), real time with image documentation
- CPT 76942 – ultrasonic guidance for needle placement (e.g. biopsy, aspiration, localization device, injection), imaging supervision and interpretation
- CPT 10022 – fine needle aspiration; with image guidance
- CPT 60100 – biopsy thyroid, percutaneous core needle
Other Services Covered
- Bone density studies – usually coverage for this service depends on the insurance carrier, and is dependent on the diagnosis codes and frequency of service. - Diabetes education – this is covered by most insurance carriers, but the CPT code they accept for this type of service often varies. |
76536 | US THYROID | HCPCS | Specifically assigned HCPCS codes help to establish credibility for the medical technology used and thereby reduce claim denials. Coding for Ultrasound Evaluation
Diagnostic ultrasound and associated ultrasound guided procedures performed by endocrinologists are coded in the following manner:
- CPT 76536 – ultrasound, soft tissues of head and neck (e.g. thyroid, parathyroid, parotid), real time with image documentation
- CPT 76942 – ultrasonic guidance for needle placement (e.g. biopsy, aspiration, localization device, injection), imaging supervision and interpretation
- CPT 10022 – fine needle aspiration; with image guidance
- CPT 60100 – biopsy thyroid, percutaneous core needle
Other Services Covered
- Bone density studies – usually coverage for this service depends on the insurance carrier, and is dependent on the diagnosis codes and frequency of service. - Diabetes education – this is covered by most insurance carriers, but the CPT code they accept for this type of service often varies. |
1749 | Other and unspecified robotic assisted procedure | ICD | - Lamellar ichthyosis
Ichthyosis lamellaris Classification and external resources ICD-10 Q80.2 OMIM 242300 DiseasesDB 30052 eMedicine derm/190 MeSH D017490
Lamellar ichthyosis, also known as ichthyosis lammellaris and nonbullous congenital ichthyosis, is a rare inherited skin disorder, affecting around 1 in 600,000 people. Affected babies are born in a collodion membrane, a shiny waxy outer layer to the skin. This is shed 10–14 days after birth, revealing the main symptom of the disease, extensive scaling of the skin caused by hyperkeratosis. |
1749 | Other and unspecified robotic assisted procedure | ICD | - Lamellar ichthyosis
Ichthyosis lamellaris Classification and external resources ICD-10 Q80.2 OMIM 242300 DiseasesDB 30052 eMedicine derm/190 MeSH D017490
Lamellar ichthyosis, also known as ichthyosis lammellaris and nonbullous congenital ichthyosis, is a rare inherited skin disorder, affecting around 1 in 600,000 people. Affected babies are born in a collodion membrane, a shiny waxy outer layer to the skin. This is shed 10–14 days after birth, revealing the main symptom of the disease, extensive scaling of the skin caused by hyperkeratosis. With increasing age, the scaling tends to be concentrated around joints in areas such as the groin, the armpits, the inside of the elbow and the neck. The scales often tile the skin and may resemble fish scales. |
S8035 | MAGNETIC SOURCE IMAGING | HCPCS | HCPCS code S8035 was previously added to codes table. FEP verbiage added to the Policy Exceptions section. Deleted outdated references from the Sources section. 04/20/2011: Policy reviewed; no changes. 11/30/2012: Policy statement revised to state that magnetoencephalography/magnetic source imaging as part of the preoperative evaluation of patients with intractable epilepsy (seizures refractory to at least two first-line anticonvulsants) may be considered medically necessary when standard techniques, such as MRI and EEG, do not provide satisfactory localization of epileptic lesion(s). |
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. 3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.20 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
7/19/2004: Code Reference section completed
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support is considered investigational to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” changed to “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support may be considered medically necessary to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.”
7/14/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 38230 added covered codes, HCPCS G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added covered codes, HCPCS J9000-J9999 statement added to HCPCS and all separately listed codes deleted
10/20/2005: Code Reference section updated, ICD9 procedure codes 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added
3/16/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
5/17/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Added marginal zone lymphoma with indolent behavior or lymphoma or lymphoplasmacytoid lymphoma medically necessary for patients with NHL subtypes IWF classified as indolent
9/13/2007: Code reference section updated per the annual ICD-9 code updates. |
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. 3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.20 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
7/19/2004: Code Reference section completed
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support is considered investigational to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” changed to “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support may be considered medically necessary to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.”
7/14/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 38230 added covered codes, HCPCS G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added covered codes, HCPCS J9000-J9999 statement added to HCPCS and all separately listed codes deleted
10/20/2005: Code Reference section updated, ICD9 procedure codes 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added
3/16/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
5/17/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Added marginal zone lymphoma with indolent behavior or lymphoma or lymphoplasmacytoid lymphoma medically necessary for patients with NHL subtypes IWF classified as indolent
9/13/2007: Code reference section updated per the annual ICD-9 code updates. |
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. 3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.20 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
7/19/2004: Code Reference section completed
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support is considered investigational to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” changed to “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support may be considered medically necessary to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.”
7/14/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 38230 added covered codes, HCPCS G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added covered codes, HCPCS J9000-J9999 statement added to HCPCS and all separately listed codes deleted
10/20/2005: Code Reference section updated, ICD9 procedure codes 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added
3/16/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
5/17/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Added marginal zone lymphoma with indolent behavior or lymphoma or lymphoplasmacytoid lymphoma medically necessary for patients with NHL subtypes IWF classified as indolent
9/13/2007: Code reference section updated per the annual ICD-9 code updates. |
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. 3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.20 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
7/19/2004: Code Reference section completed
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support is considered investigational to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” changed to “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support may be considered medically necessary to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.”
7/14/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 38230 added covered codes, HCPCS G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added covered codes, HCPCS J9000-J9999 statement added to HCPCS and all separately listed codes deleted
10/20/2005: Code Reference section updated, ICD9 procedure codes 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added
3/16/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
5/17/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Added marginal zone lymphoma with indolent behavior or lymphoma or lymphoplasmacytoid lymphoma medically necessary for patients with NHL subtypes IWF classified as indolent
9/13/2007: Code reference section updated per the annual ICD-9 code updates. |
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. 3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.20 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
7/19/2004: Code Reference section completed
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support is considered investigational to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” changed to “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support may be considered medically necessary to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.”
7/14/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 38230 added covered codes, HCPCS G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added covered codes, HCPCS J9000-J9999 statement added to HCPCS and all separately listed codes deleted
10/20/2005: Code Reference section updated, ICD9 procedure codes 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added
3/16/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
5/17/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Added marginal zone lymphoma with indolent behavior or lymphoma or lymphoplasmacytoid lymphoma medically necessary for patients with NHL subtypes IWF classified as indolent
9/13/2007: Code reference section updated per the annual ICD-9 code updates. |
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. 3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.20 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
7/19/2004: Code Reference section completed
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support is considered investigational to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” changed to “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support may be considered medically necessary to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.”
7/14/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 38230 added covered codes, HCPCS G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added covered codes, HCPCS J9000-J9999 statement added to HCPCS and all separately listed codes deleted
10/20/2005: Code Reference section updated, ICD9 procedure codes 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added
3/16/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
5/17/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Added marginal zone lymphoma with indolent behavior or lymphoma or lymphoplasmacytoid lymphoma medically necessary for patients with NHL subtypes IWF classified as indolent
9/13/2007: Code reference section updated per the annual ICD-9 code updates. |
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. 3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.20 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
7/19/2004: Code Reference section completed
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support is considered investigational to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” changed to “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support may be considered medically necessary to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.”
7/14/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 38230 added covered codes, HCPCS G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added covered codes, HCPCS J9000-J9999 statement added to HCPCS and all separately listed codes deleted
10/20/2005: Code Reference section updated, ICD9 procedure codes 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added
3/16/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
5/17/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Added marginal zone lymphoma with indolent behavior or lymphoma or lymphoplasmacytoid lymphoma medically necessary for patients with NHL subtypes IWF classified as indolent
9/13/2007: Code reference section updated per the annual ICD-9 code updates. |
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. 3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.20 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
7/19/2004: Code Reference section completed
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support is considered investigational to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” changed to “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support may be considered medically necessary to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.”
7/14/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 38230 added covered codes, HCPCS G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added covered codes, HCPCS J9000-J9999 statement added to HCPCS and all separately listed codes deleted
10/20/2005: Code Reference section updated, ICD9 procedure codes 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added
3/16/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
5/17/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Added marginal zone lymphoma with indolent behavior or lymphoma or lymphoplasmacytoid lymphoma medically necessary for patients with NHL subtypes IWF classified as indolent
9/13/2007: Code reference section updated per the annual ICD-9 code updates. |
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. 3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.20 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
7/19/2004: Code Reference section completed
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support is considered investigational to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” changed to “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support may be considered medically necessary to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.”
7/14/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 38230 added covered codes, HCPCS G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added covered codes, HCPCS J9000-J9999 statement added to HCPCS and all separately listed codes deleted
10/20/2005: Code Reference section updated, ICD9 procedure codes 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added
3/16/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
5/17/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Added marginal zone lymphoma with indolent behavior or lymphoma or lymphoplasmacytoid lymphoma medically necessary for patients with NHL subtypes IWF classified as indolent
9/13/2007: Code reference section updated per the annual ICD-9 code updates. |
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. 3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.20 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
7/19/2004: Code Reference section completed
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support is considered investigational to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” changed to “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support may be considered medically necessary to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.”
7/14/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 38230 added covered codes, HCPCS G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added covered codes, HCPCS J9000-J9999 statement added to HCPCS and all separately listed codes deleted
10/20/2005: Code Reference section updated, ICD9 procedure codes 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added
3/16/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
5/17/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Added marginal zone lymphoma with indolent behavior or lymphoma or lymphoplasmacytoid lymphoma medically necessary for patients with NHL subtypes IWF classified as indolent
9/13/2007: Code reference section updated per the annual ICD-9 code updates. |
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. 3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.20 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
7/19/2004: Code Reference section completed
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support is considered investigational to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” changed to “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support may be considered medically necessary to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.”
7/14/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 38230 added covered codes, HCPCS G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added covered codes, HCPCS J9000-J9999 statement added to HCPCS and all separately listed codes deleted
10/20/2005: Code Reference section updated, ICD9 procedure codes 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added
3/16/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
5/17/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Added marginal zone lymphoma with indolent behavior or lymphoma or lymphoplasmacytoid lymphoma medically necessary for patients with NHL subtypes IWF classified as indolent
9/13/2007: Code reference section updated per the annual ICD-9 code updates. |
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. 3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.20 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
7/19/2004: Code Reference section completed
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support is considered investigational to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” changed to “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support may be considered medically necessary to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.”
7/14/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 38230 added covered codes, HCPCS G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added covered codes, HCPCS J9000-J9999 statement added to HCPCS and all separately listed codes deleted
10/20/2005: Code Reference section updated, ICD9 procedure codes 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added
3/16/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
5/17/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Added marginal zone lymphoma with indolent behavior or lymphoma or lymphoplasmacytoid lymphoma medically necessary for patients with NHL subtypes IWF classified as indolent
9/13/2007: Code reference section updated per the annual ICD-9 code updates. |
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. 3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.20 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
7/19/2004: Code Reference section completed
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support is considered investigational to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” changed to “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support may be considered medically necessary to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.”
7/14/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 38230 added covered codes, HCPCS G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added covered codes, HCPCS J9000-J9999 statement added to HCPCS and all separately listed codes deleted
10/20/2005: Code Reference section updated, ICD9 procedure codes 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added
3/16/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
5/17/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Added marginal zone lymphoma with indolent behavior or lymphoma or lymphoplasmacytoid lymphoma medically necessary for patients with NHL subtypes IWF classified as indolent
9/13/2007: Code reference section updated per the annual ICD-9 code updates. |
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. 3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.20 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
7/19/2004: Code Reference section completed
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support is considered investigational to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” changed to “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support may be considered medically necessary to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.”
7/14/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 38230 added covered codes, HCPCS G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added covered codes, HCPCS J9000-J9999 statement added to HCPCS and all separately listed codes deleted
10/20/2005: Code Reference section updated, ICD9 procedure codes 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added
3/16/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
5/17/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Added marginal zone lymphoma with indolent behavior or lymphoma or lymphoplasmacytoid lymphoma medically necessary for patients with NHL subtypes IWF classified as indolent
9/13/2007: Code reference section updated per the annual ICD-9 code updates. ICD-9 codes 200.00-200.28 and 200.80-200.88 added
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
7/11/2008: Policy description and statements 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. 3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.20 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
7/19/2004: Code Reference section completed
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support is considered investigational to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” changed to “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support may be considered medically necessary to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.”
7/14/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 38230 added covered codes, HCPCS G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added covered codes, HCPCS J9000-J9999 statement added to HCPCS and all separately listed codes deleted
10/20/2005: Code Reference section updated, ICD9 procedure codes 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added
3/16/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
5/17/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Added marginal zone lymphoma with indolent behavior or lymphoma or lymphoplasmacytoid lymphoma medically necessary for patients with NHL subtypes IWF classified as indolent
9/13/2007: Code reference section updated per the annual ICD-9 code updates. ICD-9 codes 200.00-200.28 and 200.80-200.88 added
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
7/11/2008: Policy description and statements 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. 3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.20 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
7/19/2004: Code Reference section completed
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support is considered investigational to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” changed to “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support may be considered medically necessary to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.”
7/14/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 38230 added covered codes, HCPCS G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added covered codes, HCPCS J9000-J9999 statement added to HCPCS and all separately listed codes deleted
10/20/2005: Code Reference section updated, ICD9 procedure codes 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added
3/16/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
5/17/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Added marginal zone lymphoma with indolent behavior or lymphoma or lymphoplasmacytoid lymphoma medically necessary for patients with NHL subtypes IWF classified as indolent
9/13/2007: Code reference section updated per the annual ICD-9 code updates. ICD-9 codes 200.00-200.28 and 200.80-200.88 added
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
7/11/2008: Policy description and statements 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. 3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.20 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
7/19/2004: Code Reference section completed
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support is considered investigational to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” changed to “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support may be considered medically necessary to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.”
7/14/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 38230 added covered codes, HCPCS G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added covered codes, HCPCS J9000-J9999 statement added to HCPCS and all separately listed codes deleted
10/20/2005: Code Reference section updated, ICD9 procedure codes 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added
3/16/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
5/17/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Added marginal zone lymphoma with indolent behavior or lymphoma or lymphoplasmacytoid lymphoma medically necessary for patients with NHL subtypes IWF classified as indolent
9/13/2007: Code reference section updated per the annual ICD-9 code updates. ICD-9 codes 200.00-200.28 and 200.80-200.88 added
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
7/11/2008: Policy description and statements 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. 3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.20 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
7/19/2004: Code Reference section completed
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support is considered investigational to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” changed to “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support may be considered medically necessary to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.”
7/14/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 38230 added covered codes, HCPCS G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added covered codes, HCPCS J9000-J9999 statement added to HCPCS and all separately listed codes deleted
10/20/2005: Code Reference section updated, ICD9 procedure codes 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added
3/16/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
5/17/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Added marginal zone lymphoma with indolent behavior or lymphoma or lymphoplasmacytoid lymphoma medically necessary for patients with NHL subtypes IWF classified as indolent
9/13/2007: Code reference section updated per the annual ICD-9 code updates. ICD-9 codes 200.00-200.28 and 200.80-200.88 added
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
7/11/2008: Policy description and statements 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. 3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.20 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
7/19/2004: Code Reference section completed
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support is considered investigational to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” changed to “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support may be considered medically necessary to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.”
7/14/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 38230 added covered codes, HCPCS G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added covered codes, HCPCS J9000-J9999 statement added to HCPCS and all separately listed codes deleted
10/20/2005: Code Reference section updated, ICD9 procedure codes 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added
3/16/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
5/17/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Added marginal zone lymphoma with indolent behavior or lymphoma or lymphoplasmacytoid lymphoma medically necessary for patients with NHL subtypes IWF classified as indolent
9/13/2007: Code reference section updated per the annual ICD-9 code updates. ICD-9 codes 200.00-200.28 and 200.80-200.88 added
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
7/11/2008: Policy description and statements 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. 3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.20 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
7/19/2004: Code Reference section completed
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support is considered investigational to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” changed to “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support may be considered medically necessary to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.”
7/14/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 38230 added covered codes, HCPCS G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added covered codes, HCPCS J9000-J9999 statement added to HCPCS and all separately listed codes deleted
10/20/2005: Code Reference section updated, ICD9 procedure codes 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added
3/16/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
5/17/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Added marginal zone lymphoma with indolent behavior or lymphoma or lymphoplasmacytoid lymphoma medically necessary for patients with NHL subtypes IWF classified as indolent
9/13/2007: Code reference section updated per the annual ICD-9 code updates. ICD-9 codes 200.00-200.28 and 200.80-200.88 added
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
7/11/2008: Policy description and statements 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. 3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.20 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
7/19/2004: Code Reference section completed
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support is considered investigational to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” changed to “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support may be considered medically necessary to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.”
7/14/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 38230 added covered codes, HCPCS G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added covered codes, HCPCS J9000-J9999 statement added to HCPCS and all separately listed codes deleted
10/20/2005: Code Reference section updated, ICD9 procedure codes 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added
3/16/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
5/17/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Added marginal zone lymphoma with indolent behavior or lymphoma or lymphoplasmacytoid lymphoma medically necessary for patients with NHL subtypes IWF classified as indolent
9/13/2007: Code reference section updated per the annual ICD-9 code updates. ICD-9 codes 200.00-200.28 and 200.80-200.88 added
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
7/11/2008: Policy description and statements 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. 3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.20 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
7/19/2004: Code Reference section completed
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support is considered investigational to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” changed to “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support may be considered medically necessary to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.”
7/14/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 38230 added covered codes, HCPCS G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added covered codes, HCPCS J9000-J9999 statement added to HCPCS and all separately listed codes deleted
10/20/2005: Code Reference section updated, ICD9 procedure codes 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added
3/16/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
5/17/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Added marginal zone lymphoma with indolent behavior or lymphoma or lymphoplasmacytoid lymphoma medically necessary for patients with NHL subtypes IWF classified as indolent
9/13/2007: Code reference section updated per the annual ICD-9 code updates. ICD-9 codes 200.00-200.28 and 200.80-200.88 added
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
7/11/2008: Policy description and statements 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. 3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.20 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
7/19/2004: Code Reference section completed
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support is considered investigational to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” changed to “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support may be considered medically necessary to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.”
7/14/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 38230 added covered codes, HCPCS G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added covered codes, HCPCS J9000-J9999 statement added to HCPCS and all separately listed codes deleted
10/20/2005: Code Reference section updated, ICD9 procedure codes 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added
3/16/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
5/17/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Added marginal zone lymphoma with indolent behavior or lymphoma or lymphoplasmacytoid lymphoma medically necessary for patients with NHL subtypes IWF classified as indolent
9/13/2007: Code reference section updated per the annual ICD-9 code updates. ICD-9 codes 200.00-200.28 and 200.80-200.88 added
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
7/11/2008: Policy description and statements 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. 3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.20 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
7/19/2004: Code Reference section completed
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support is considered investigational to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” changed to “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support may be considered medically necessary to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.”
7/14/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 38230 added covered codes, HCPCS G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added covered codes, HCPCS J9000-J9999 statement added to HCPCS and all separately listed codes deleted
10/20/2005: Code Reference section updated, ICD9 procedure codes 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added
3/16/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
5/17/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Added marginal zone lymphoma with indolent behavior or lymphoma or lymphoplasmacytoid lymphoma medically necessary for patients with NHL subtypes IWF classified as indolent
9/13/2007: Code reference section updated per the annual ICD-9 code updates. ICD-9 codes 200.00-200.28 and 200.80-200.88 added
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
7/11/2008: Policy description and statements 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. 3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.20 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
7/19/2004: Code Reference section completed
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support is considered investigational to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” changed to “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support may be considered medically necessary to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.”
7/14/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 38230 added covered codes, HCPCS G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added covered codes, HCPCS J9000-J9999 statement added to HCPCS and all separately listed codes deleted
10/20/2005: Code Reference section updated, ICD9 procedure codes 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added
3/16/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
5/17/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Added marginal zone lymphoma with indolent behavior or lymphoma or lymphoplasmacytoid lymphoma medically necessary for patients with NHL subtypes IWF classified as indolent
9/13/2007: Code reference section updated per the annual ICD-9 code updates. ICD-9 codes 200.00-200.28 and 200.80-200.88 added
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
7/11/2008: Policy description and statements 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. 3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.20 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
7/19/2004: Code Reference section completed
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support is considered investigational to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” changed to “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support may be considered medically necessary to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.”
7/14/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 38230 added covered codes, HCPCS G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added covered codes, HCPCS J9000-J9999 statement added to HCPCS and all separately listed codes deleted
10/20/2005: Code Reference section updated, ICD9 procedure codes 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added
3/16/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
5/17/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Added marginal zone lymphoma with indolent behavior or lymphoma or lymphoplasmacytoid lymphoma medically necessary for patients with NHL subtypes IWF classified as indolent
9/13/2007: Code reference section updated per the annual ICD-9 code updates. ICD-9 codes 200.00-200.28 and 200.80-200.88 added
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
7/11/2008: Policy description and statements updated. |
G0358 | IV PUSH TECHNIQUE EACH ADD SUBSTANCE/DRUG | HCPCS | 3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.20 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
7/19/2004: Code Reference section completed
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support is considered investigational to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” changed to “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support may be considered medically necessary to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.”
7/14/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 38230 added covered codes, HCPCS G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added covered codes, HCPCS J9000-J9999 statement added to HCPCS and all separately listed codes deleted
10/20/2005: Code Reference section updated, ICD9 procedure codes 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added
3/16/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
5/17/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Added marginal zone lymphoma with indolent behavior or lymphoma or lymphoplasmacytoid lymphoma medically necessary for patients with NHL subtypes IWF classified as indolent
9/13/2007: Code reference section updated per the annual ICD-9 code updates. ICD-9 codes 200.00-200.28 and 200.80-200.88 added
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
7/11/2008: Policy description and statements updated. Peripheral T-cell lymphoma added as investigational for either autologous or allogeneic stem-cell support. |
G0360 | Each additional hr 1-8 hrs | HCPCS | 3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.20 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
7/19/2004: Code Reference section completed
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support is considered investigational to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” changed to “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support may be considered medically necessary to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.”
7/14/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 38230 added covered codes, HCPCS G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added covered codes, HCPCS J9000-J9999 statement added to HCPCS and all separately listed codes deleted
10/20/2005: Code Reference section updated, ICD9 procedure codes 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added
3/16/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
5/17/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Added marginal zone lymphoma with indolent behavior or lymphoma or lymphoplasmacytoid lymphoma medically necessary for patients with NHL subtypes IWF classified as indolent
9/13/2007: Code reference section updated per the annual ICD-9 code updates. ICD-9 codes 200.00-200.28 and 200.80-200.88 added
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
7/11/2008: Policy description and statements updated. Peripheral T-cell lymphoma added as investigational for either autologous or allogeneic stem-cell support. |
G0363 | IRRIG IMPLANTED VENOUS ACESS DEVICE DRUG DEL SYS | HCPCS | 3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.20 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
7/19/2004: Code Reference section completed
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support is considered investigational to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” changed to “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support may be considered medically necessary to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.”
7/14/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 38230 added covered codes, HCPCS G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added covered codes, HCPCS J9000-J9999 statement added to HCPCS and all separately listed codes deleted
10/20/2005: Code Reference section updated, ICD9 procedure codes 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added
3/16/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
5/17/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Added marginal zone lymphoma with indolent behavior or lymphoma or lymphoplasmacytoid lymphoma medically necessary for patients with NHL subtypes IWF classified as indolent
9/13/2007: Code reference section updated per the annual ICD-9 code updates. ICD-9 codes 200.00-200.28 and 200.80-200.88 added
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
7/11/2008: Policy description and statements updated. Peripheral T-cell lymphoma added as investigational for either autologous or allogeneic stem-cell support. |
J9000 | INJECTION, DOXORUBICIN HYDROCHLORIDE, 10 MG | HCPCS | 3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.20 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
7/19/2004: Code Reference section completed
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support is considered investigational to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” changed to “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support may be considered medically necessary to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.”
7/14/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 38230 added covered codes, HCPCS G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added covered codes, HCPCS J9000-J9999 statement added to HCPCS and all separately listed codes deleted
10/20/2005: Code Reference section updated, ICD9 procedure codes 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added
3/16/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
5/17/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Added marginal zone lymphoma with indolent behavior or lymphoma or lymphoplasmacytoid lymphoma medically necessary for patients with NHL subtypes IWF classified as indolent
9/13/2007: Code reference section updated per the annual ICD-9 code updates. ICD-9 codes 200.00-200.28 and 200.80-200.88 added
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
7/11/2008: Policy description and statements updated. Peripheral T-cell lymphoma added as investigational for either autologous or allogeneic stem-cell support. |
G0364 | HC BONE MARROW ASPIRATE & BIOPSY | HCPCS | 3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.20 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
7/19/2004: Code Reference section completed
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support is considered investigational to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” changed to “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support may be considered medically necessary to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.”
7/14/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 38230 added covered codes, HCPCS G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added covered codes, HCPCS J9000-J9999 statement added to HCPCS and all separately listed codes deleted
10/20/2005: Code Reference section updated, ICD9 procedure codes 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added
3/16/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
5/17/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Added marginal zone lymphoma with indolent behavior or lymphoma or lymphoplasmacytoid lymphoma medically necessary for patients with NHL subtypes IWF classified as indolent
9/13/2007: Code reference section updated per the annual ICD-9 code updates. ICD-9 codes 200.00-200.28 and 200.80-200.88 added
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
7/11/2008: Policy description and statements updated. Peripheral T-cell lymphoma added as investigational for either autologous or allogeneic stem-cell support. |
G0362 | Each add sequential infusion | HCPCS | 3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.20 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
7/19/2004: Code Reference section completed
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support is considered investigational to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” changed to “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support may be considered medically necessary to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.”
7/14/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 38230 added covered codes, HCPCS G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added covered codes, HCPCS J9000-J9999 statement added to HCPCS and all separately listed codes deleted
10/20/2005: Code Reference section updated, ICD9 procedure codes 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added
3/16/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
5/17/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Added marginal zone lymphoma with indolent behavior or lymphoma or lymphoplasmacytoid lymphoma medically necessary for patients with NHL subtypes IWF classified as indolent
9/13/2007: Code reference section updated per the annual ICD-9 code updates. ICD-9 codes 200.00-200.28 and 200.80-200.88 added
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
7/11/2008: Policy description and statements updated. Peripheral T-cell lymphoma added as investigational for either autologous or allogeneic stem-cell support. |
J9999 | Not otherwise classified, antineoplastic drugs | HCPCS | 3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.20 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
7/19/2004: Code Reference section completed
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support is considered investigational to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” changed to “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support may be considered medically necessary to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.”
7/14/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 38230 added covered codes, HCPCS G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added covered codes, HCPCS J9000-J9999 statement added to HCPCS and all separately listed codes deleted
10/20/2005: Code Reference section updated, ICD9 procedure codes 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added
3/16/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
5/17/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Added marginal zone lymphoma with indolent behavior or lymphoma or lymphoplasmacytoid lymphoma medically necessary for patients with NHL subtypes IWF classified as indolent
9/13/2007: Code reference section updated per the annual ICD-9 code updates. ICD-9 codes 200.00-200.28 and 200.80-200.88 added
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
7/11/2008: Policy description and statements updated. Peripheral T-cell lymphoma added as investigational for either autologous or allogeneic stem-cell support. |
G0359 | Chemotherapy IV one hr initi | HCPCS | 3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.20 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
7/19/2004: Code Reference section completed
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support is considered investigational to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” changed to “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support may be considered medically necessary to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.”
7/14/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 38230 added covered codes, HCPCS G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added covered codes, HCPCS J9000-J9999 statement added to HCPCS and all separately listed codes deleted
10/20/2005: Code Reference section updated, ICD9 procedure codes 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added
3/16/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
5/17/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Added marginal zone lymphoma with indolent behavior or lymphoma or lymphoplasmacytoid lymphoma medically necessary for patients with NHL subtypes IWF classified as indolent
9/13/2007: Code reference section updated per the annual ICD-9 code updates. ICD-9 codes 200.00-200.28 and 200.80-200.88 added
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
7/11/2008: Policy description and statements updated. Peripheral T-cell lymphoma added as investigational for either autologous or allogeneic stem-cell support. |
38230 | PR BONE MARROW HARVEST TRANSPLANTATION ALLOGENEIC | HCPCS | 3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.20 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
7/19/2004: Code Reference section completed
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support is considered investigational to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” changed to “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support may be considered medically necessary to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.”
7/14/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 38230 added covered codes, HCPCS G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added covered codes, HCPCS J9000-J9999 statement added to HCPCS and all separately listed codes deleted
10/20/2005: Code Reference section updated, ICD9 procedure codes 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added
3/16/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
5/17/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Added marginal zone lymphoma with indolent behavior or lymphoma or lymphoplasmacytoid lymphoma medically necessary for patients with NHL subtypes IWF classified as indolent
9/13/2007: Code reference section updated per the annual ICD-9 code updates. ICD-9 codes 200.00-200.28 and 200.80-200.88 added
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
7/11/2008: Policy description and statements updated. Peripheral T-cell lymphoma added as investigational for either autologous or allogeneic stem-cell support. |
G0361 | Prolong chemo infuse>8hrs pu | HCPCS | 3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.20 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
7/19/2004: Code Reference section completed
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support is considered investigational to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” changed to “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support may be considered medically necessary to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.”
7/14/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 38230 added covered codes, HCPCS G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added covered codes, HCPCS J9000-J9999 statement added to HCPCS and all separately listed codes deleted
10/20/2005: Code Reference section updated, ICD9 procedure codes 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added
3/16/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
5/17/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Added marginal zone lymphoma with indolent behavior or lymphoma or lymphoplasmacytoid lymphoma medically necessary for patients with NHL subtypes IWF classified as indolent
9/13/2007: Code reference section updated per the annual ICD-9 code updates. ICD-9 codes 200.00-200.28 and 200.80-200.88 added
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
7/11/2008: Policy description and statements updated. Peripheral T-cell lymphoma added as investigational for either autologous or allogeneic stem-cell support. |
G0357 | IV PUSH TECHNIQUE SINGLE/INIT SUBSTANCE/DRUG | HCPCS | 3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.20 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
7/19/2004: Code Reference section completed
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support is considered investigational to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” changed to “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support may be considered medically necessary to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.”
7/14/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 38230 added covered codes, HCPCS G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added covered codes, HCPCS J9000-J9999 statement added to HCPCS and all separately listed codes deleted
10/20/2005: Code Reference section updated, ICD9 procedure codes 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added
3/16/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
5/17/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Added marginal zone lymphoma with indolent behavior or lymphoma or lymphoplasmacytoid lymphoma medically necessary for patients with NHL subtypes IWF classified as indolent
9/13/2007: Code reference section updated per the annual ICD-9 code updates. ICD-9 codes 200.00-200.28 and 200.80-200.88 added
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
7/11/2008: Policy description and statements updated. Peripheral T-cell lymphoma added as investigational for either autologous or allogeneic stem-cell support. |
G0356 | HORMONAL ANTINEOPLASTIC | HCPCS | 3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.20 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
7/19/2004: Code Reference section completed
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support is considered investigational to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” changed to “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support may be considered medically necessary to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.”
7/14/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 38230 added covered codes, HCPCS G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added covered codes, HCPCS J9000-J9999 statement added to HCPCS and all separately listed codes deleted
10/20/2005: Code Reference section updated, ICD9 procedure codes 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added
3/16/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
5/17/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Added marginal zone lymphoma with indolent behavior or lymphoma or lymphoplasmacytoid lymphoma medically necessary for patients with NHL subtypes IWF classified as indolent
9/13/2007: Code reference section updated per the annual ICD-9 code updates. ICD-9 codes 200.00-200.28 and 200.80-200.88 added
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
7/11/2008: Policy description and statements updated. Peripheral T-cell lymphoma added as investigational for either autologous or allogeneic stem-cell support. |
G0355 | CHEMO ADMN SUBQ/IM NONHORMONAL ANTINEOPLASTIC | HCPCS | 3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.20 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
7/19/2004: Code Reference section completed
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support is considered investigational to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” changed to “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support may be considered medically necessary to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.”
7/14/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 38230 added covered codes, HCPCS G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added covered codes, HCPCS J9000-J9999 statement added to HCPCS and all separately listed codes deleted
10/20/2005: Code Reference section updated, ICD9 procedure codes 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added
3/16/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy
5/17/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Added marginal zone lymphoma with indolent behavior or lymphoma or lymphoplasmacytoid lymphoma medically necessary for patients with NHL subtypes IWF classified as indolent
9/13/2007: Code reference section updated per the annual ICD-9 code updates. ICD-9 codes 200.00-200.28 and 200.80-200.88 added
12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
7/11/2008: Policy description and statements updated. Peripheral T-cell lymphoma added as investigational for either autologous or allogeneic stem-cell support. |
86826 | Hla x-match noncytotoxc addl | HCPCS | Policy statement updated to include medically necessary indications for allogeneic SCT and/or autologous SCT and medically necessary indications for reduced intensity conditioning allogeneic SCT. FEP and State and School Employee verbiage added to Policy Exceptions section. Added new CPT Codes 86825 and 86826 to Covered Codes Table. HCPCS Codes G0265, G0266 and G0267 were removed from covered table due to these codes were deleted as of 12-31-2007. 04/20/2011: Policy description updated regarding disease classification, prevalence, and treatment approaches. |
G0267 | Bone marrow or psc harvest | CPT | Policy statement updated to include medically necessary indications for allogeneic SCT and/or autologous SCT and medically necessary indications for reduced intensity conditioning allogeneic SCT. FEP and State and School Employee verbiage added to Policy Exceptions section. Added new CPT Codes 86825 and 86826 to Covered Codes Table. HCPCS Codes G0265, G0266 and G0267 were removed from covered table due to these codes were deleted as of 12-31-2007. 04/20/2011: Policy description updated regarding disease classification, prevalence, and treatment approaches. |
G0265 | Cryopresevation Freeze+stora | CPT | Policy statement updated to include medically necessary indications for allogeneic SCT and/or autologous SCT and medically necessary indications for reduced intensity conditioning allogeneic SCT. FEP and State and School Employee verbiage added to Policy Exceptions section. Added new CPT Codes 86825 and 86826 to Covered Codes Table. HCPCS Codes G0265, G0266 and G0267 were removed from covered table due to these codes were deleted as of 12-31-2007. 04/20/2011: Policy description updated regarding disease classification, prevalence, and treatment approaches. |
G0266 | Thawing + expansion froz cel | CPT | Policy statement updated to include medically necessary indications for allogeneic SCT and/or autologous SCT and medically necessary indications for reduced intensity conditioning allogeneic SCT. FEP and State and School Employee verbiage added to Policy Exceptions section. Added new CPT Codes 86825 and 86826 to Covered Codes Table. HCPCS Codes G0265, G0266 and G0267 were removed from covered table due to these codes were deleted as of 12-31-2007. 04/20/2011: Policy description updated regarding disease classification, prevalence, and treatment approaches. |
86825 | X-MATCHAHG | HCPCS | Policy statement updated to include medically necessary indications for allogeneic SCT and/or autologous SCT and medically necessary indications for reduced intensity conditioning allogeneic SCT. FEP and State and School Employee verbiage added to Policy Exceptions section. Added new CPT Codes 86825 and 86826 to Covered Codes Table. HCPCS Codes G0265, G0266 and G0267 were removed from covered table due to these codes were deleted as of 12-31-2007. 04/20/2011: Policy description updated regarding disease classification, prevalence, and treatment approaches. |
86826 | Hla x-match noncytotoxc addl | HCPCS | FEP and State and School Employee verbiage added to Policy Exceptions section. Added new CPT Codes 86825 and 86826 to Covered Codes Table. HCPCS Codes G0265, G0266 and G0267 were removed from covered table due to these codes were deleted as of 12-31-2007. 04/20/2011: Policy description updated regarding disease classification, prevalence, and treatment approaches. Policy statement revised to break out mantle cell lymphoma; investigational statements added for autologous as salvage therapy and allogeneic to consolidate a first remission and medically necessary statement added for allogeneic as salvage therapy. |
G0267 | Bone marrow or psc harvest | CPT | FEP and State and School Employee verbiage added to Policy Exceptions section. Added new CPT Codes 86825 and 86826 to Covered Codes Table. HCPCS Codes G0265, G0266 and G0267 were removed from covered table due to these codes were deleted as of 12-31-2007. 04/20/2011: Policy description updated regarding disease classification, prevalence, and treatment approaches. Policy statement revised to break out mantle cell lymphoma; investigational statements added for autologous as salvage therapy and allogeneic to consolidate a first remission and medically necessary statement added for allogeneic as salvage therapy. |
G0265 | Cryopresevation Freeze+stora | CPT | FEP and State and School Employee verbiage added to Policy Exceptions section. Added new CPT Codes 86825 and 86826 to Covered Codes Table. HCPCS Codes G0265, G0266 and G0267 were removed from covered table due to these codes were deleted as of 12-31-2007. 04/20/2011: Policy description updated regarding disease classification, prevalence, and treatment approaches. Policy statement revised to break out mantle cell lymphoma; investigational statements added for autologous as salvage therapy and allogeneic to consolidate a first remission and medically necessary statement added for allogeneic as salvage therapy. |
G0266 | Thawing + expansion froz cel | CPT | FEP and State and School Employee verbiage added to Policy Exceptions section. Added new CPT Codes 86825 and 86826 to Covered Codes Table. HCPCS Codes G0265, G0266 and G0267 were removed from covered table due to these codes were deleted as of 12-31-2007. 04/20/2011: Policy description updated regarding disease classification, prevalence, and treatment approaches. Policy statement revised to break out mantle cell lymphoma; investigational statements added for autologous as salvage therapy and allogeneic to consolidate a first remission and medically necessary statement added for allogeneic as salvage therapy. |
86825 | X-MATCHAHG | HCPCS | FEP and State and School Employee verbiage added to Policy Exceptions section. Added new CPT Codes 86825 and 86826 to Covered Codes Table. HCPCS Codes G0265, G0266 and G0267 were removed from covered table due to these codes were deleted as of 12-31-2007. 04/20/2011: Policy description updated regarding disease classification, prevalence, and treatment approaches. Policy statement revised to break out mantle cell lymphoma; investigational statements added for autologous as salvage therapy and allogeneic to consolidate a first remission and medically necessary statement added for allogeneic as salvage therapy. |
86826 | Hla x-match noncytotoxc addl | HCPCS | Added new CPT Codes 86825 and 86826 to Covered Codes Table. HCPCS Codes G0265, G0266 and G0267 were removed from covered table due to these codes were deleted as of 12-31-2007. 04/20/2011: Policy description updated regarding disease classification, prevalence, and treatment approaches. Policy statement revised to break out mantle cell lymphoma; investigational statements added for autologous as salvage therapy and allogeneic to consolidate a first remission and medically necessary statement added for allogeneic as salvage therapy. Also revised the policy statement to break out peripheral T-cell lymphoma; added statements as medically necessary for autologous to consolidate first remission in specific situations and autologous and allogeneic as salvage therapy, and as investigational regarding allogeneic HSCT to consolidate a first complete remission. |
G0267 | Bone marrow or psc harvest | CPT | Added new CPT Codes 86825 and 86826 to Covered Codes Table. HCPCS Codes G0265, G0266 and G0267 were removed from covered table due to these codes were deleted as of 12-31-2007. 04/20/2011: Policy description updated regarding disease classification, prevalence, and treatment approaches. Policy statement revised to break out mantle cell lymphoma; investigational statements added for autologous as salvage therapy and allogeneic to consolidate a first remission and medically necessary statement added for allogeneic as salvage therapy. Also revised the policy statement to break out peripheral T-cell lymphoma; added statements as medically necessary for autologous to consolidate first remission in specific situations and autologous and allogeneic as salvage therapy, and as investigational regarding allogeneic HSCT to consolidate a first complete remission. |
G0265 | Cryopresevation Freeze+stora | CPT | Added new CPT Codes 86825 and 86826 to Covered Codes Table. HCPCS Codes G0265, G0266 and G0267 were removed from covered table due to these codes were deleted as of 12-31-2007. 04/20/2011: Policy description updated regarding disease classification, prevalence, and treatment approaches. Policy statement revised to break out mantle cell lymphoma; investigational statements added for autologous as salvage therapy and allogeneic to consolidate a first remission and medically necessary statement added for allogeneic as salvage therapy. Also revised the policy statement to break out peripheral T-cell lymphoma; added statements as medically necessary for autologous to consolidate first remission in specific situations and autologous and allogeneic as salvage therapy, and as investigational regarding allogeneic HSCT to consolidate a first complete remission. |
G0266 | Thawing + expansion froz cel | CPT | Added new CPT Codes 86825 and 86826 to Covered Codes Table. HCPCS Codes G0265, G0266 and G0267 were removed from covered table due to these codes were deleted as of 12-31-2007. 04/20/2011: Policy description updated regarding disease classification, prevalence, and treatment approaches. Policy statement revised to break out mantle cell lymphoma; investigational statements added for autologous as salvage therapy and allogeneic to consolidate a first remission and medically necessary statement added for allogeneic as salvage therapy. Also revised the policy statement to break out peripheral T-cell lymphoma; added statements as medically necessary for autologous to consolidate first remission in specific situations and autologous and allogeneic as salvage therapy, and as investigational regarding allogeneic HSCT to consolidate a first complete remission. |
86825 | X-MATCHAHG | HCPCS | Added new CPT Codes 86825 and 86826 to Covered Codes Table. HCPCS Codes G0265, G0266 and G0267 were removed from covered table due to these codes were deleted as of 12-31-2007. 04/20/2011: Policy description updated regarding disease classification, prevalence, and treatment approaches. Policy statement revised to break out mantle cell lymphoma; investigational statements added for autologous as salvage therapy and allogeneic to consolidate a first remission and medically necessary statement added for allogeneic as salvage therapy. Also revised the policy statement to break out peripheral T-cell lymphoma; added statements as medically necessary for autologous to consolidate first remission in specific situations and autologous and allogeneic as salvage therapy, and as investigational regarding allogeneic HSCT to consolidate a first complete remission. |
38241 | Transplt autol hct/donor | HCPCS | In first medically necessary statement for patients with mature T-cell or NK-cell (peripheral T-cell) neoplasms, "high-risk peripheral T-cell lymphoma" changed to "high-risk subtypes." Policy guidelines updated to add information regarding salvage therapy and high-risk (aggressive) T-cell and natural killer cell neoplasms. 08/27/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes, updated the code descriptions for 38240 and 38241; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, and removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. 05/25/2016: Policy number added. Policy Guidelines updated to add medically necessary and investigative definitions. |
G0363 | IRRIG IMPLANTED VENOUS ACESS DEVICE DRUG DEL SYS | HCPCS | In first medically necessary statement for patients with mature T-cell or NK-cell (peripheral T-cell) neoplasms, "high-risk peripheral T-cell lymphoma" changed to "high-risk subtypes." Policy guidelines updated to add information regarding salvage therapy and high-risk (aggressive) T-cell and natural killer cell neoplasms. 08/27/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes, updated the code descriptions for 38240 and 38241; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, and removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. 05/25/2016: Policy number added. Policy Guidelines updated to add medically necessary and investigative definitions. |
38240 | Transplt allo hct/donor | HCPCS | In first medically necessary statement for patients with mature T-cell or NK-cell (peripheral T-cell) neoplasms, "high-risk peripheral T-cell lymphoma" changed to "high-risk subtypes." Policy guidelines updated to add information regarding salvage therapy and high-risk (aggressive) T-cell and natural killer cell neoplasms. 08/27/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes, updated the code descriptions for 38240 and 38241; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, and removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. 05/25/2016: Policy number added. Policy Guidelines updated to add medically necessary and investigative definitions. |
96445 | Chemotherapy, intracavitary | HCPCS | In first medically necessary statement for patients with mature T-cell or NK-cell (peripheral T-cell) neoplasms, "high-risk peripheral T-cell lymphoma" changed to "high-risk subtypes." Policy guidelines updated to add information regarding salvage therapy and high-risk (aggressive) T-cell and natural killer cell neoplasms. 08/27/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes, updated the code descriptions for 38240 and 38241; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, and removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. 05/25/2016: Policy number added. Policy Guidelines updated to add medically necessary and investigative definitions. |
96446 | PR CHEMOTX ADMN PERTL CAVITY IMPLANTED PORT/CATH | HCPCS | In first medically necessary statement for patients with mature T-cell or NK-cell (peripheral T-cell) neoplasms, "high-risk peripheral T-cell lymphoma" changed to "high-risk subtypes." Policy guidelines updated to add information regarding salvage therapy and high-risk (aggressive) T-cell and natural killer cell neoplasms. 08/27/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes, updated the code descriptions for 38240 and 38241; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, and removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. 05/25/2016: Policy number added. Policy Guidelines updated to add medically necessary and investigative definitions. |
38241 | Transplt autol hct/donor | HCPCS | Policy guidelines updated to add information regarding salvage therapy and high-risk (aggressive) T-cell and natural killer cell neoplasms. 08/27/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes, updated the code descriptions for 38240 and 38241; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, and removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. 05/25/2016: Policy number added. Policy Guidelines updated to add medically necessary and investigative definitions. Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Policy # 8.01.20
This may not be a comprehensive list of procedure codes applicable to this policy. |
G0363 | IRRIG IMPLANTED VENOUS ACESS DEVICE DRUG DEL SYS | HCPCS | Policy guidelines updated to add information regarding salvage therapy and high-risk (aggressive) T-cell and natural killer cell neoplasms. 08/27/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes, updated the code descriptions for 38240 and 38241; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, and removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. 05/25/2016: Policy number added. Policy Guidelines updated to add medically necessary and investigative definitions. Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Policy # 8.01.20
This may not be a comprehensive list of procedure codes applicable to this policy. |
38240 | Transplt allo hct/donor | HCPCS | Policy guidelines updated to add information regarding salvage therapy and high-risk (aggressive) T-cell and natural killer cell neoplasms. 08/27/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes, updated the code descriptions for 38240 and 38241; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, and removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. 05/25/2016: Policy number added. Policy Guidelines updated to add medically necessary and investigative definitions. Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Policy # 8.01.20
This may not be a comprehensive list of procedure codes applicable to this policy. |
96445 | Chemotherapy, intracavitary | HCPCS | Policy guidelines updated to add information regarding salvage therapy and high-risk (aggressive) T-cell and natural killer cell neoplasms. 08/27/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes, updated the code descriptions for 38240 and 38241; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, and removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. 05/25/2016: Policy number added. Policy Guidelines updated to add medically necessary and investigative definitions. Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Policy # 8.01.20
This may not be a comprehensive list of procedure codes applicable to this policy. |
96446 | PR CHEMOTX ADMN PERTL CAVITY IMPLANTED PORT/CATH | HCPCS | Policy guidelines updated to add information regarding salvage therapy and high-risk (aggressive) T-cell and natural killer cell neoplasms. 08/27/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes, updated the code descriptions for 38240 and 38241; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, and removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. 05/25/2016: Policy number added. Policy Guidelines updated to add medically necessary and investigative definitions. Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Policy # 8.01.20
This may not be a comprehensive list of procedure codes applicable to this policy. |
15878 | Suction lipectomy upr extrem | HCPCS | changed from investigational to medically necessary as follows: "Treatment of severe primary axillary hyperhidrosis with botulinum toxin is considered medically necessary after failed treatment using topical agents. "; "The treatment of axillary hyperhidrosis is considered cosmetic and therefore not eligible for coverage." deleted, Code Reference section updated, ICD-9 diagnosis code 780.8 description revised and "Note" added covered table, HCPCS J0585 added covered table, non-covered table added, CPT code 15878, 17999, 97033 added non-covered table, ICD-9 procedure code 86.3, 86.83, 99.27 added non-covered table
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, Treatment of severe primary axillary hyperhidrosis with botulinum toxin is considered medically necessary after failed treatment using topical agents, consultation with a dermatologist, and prior authorization. Sources updated
5/5/2005: Code Reference section updated, ICD-9 diagnosis code 705.21 added with Note: "Use code 780.8 to report all forms of hyperhidrosis for dates of service prior to 10/1/2004. See POLICY statement for coverage information regarding the various forms of hyperhidrosis." |
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