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Revision of nose
HCPCS
The mean follow-up time was 28.7 months. The authors concluded that in addition to its positive effect on facial appearance, mandibular distraction osteogenesis is an effective procedure for the treatment of airway obstruction associated with congenital craniofacial defects involving mandibular hypoplasia in appropriately selected patients. |CPT Codes / HCPCS Codes / ICD-10 Codes| |Information in the [brackets] below has been added for clarification purposes. Codes requiring a 7th character are represented by "+":| |ICD-10 codes will become effective as of October 1, 2015:| |CPT codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |20692||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation system (eg, Ilizarov, Monticelli type)| |20693||Adjustment or revision of external fixation system requiring anesthesia (eg, new pin(s) or wire(s) and/or new ring(s) or bar(s))| |20694||Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system| |20696||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation with stereotactic computer-assisted adjustment (eg, spatial frame), including imaging; initial and subsequent alignment(s), assessment(s), and computation(s) of adjustment schedule(s)| |20697||exchange (ie, removal and replacement) of strut, each| |CPT codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |0232T||Injection(s), platelet rich plasma, any site, including image guidance, harvesting and preparation when performed| |Other CPT codes related to the CPB:| |21110||Application of interdental fixation device for conditions other than fracture or dislocation, includes removal| |21120 - 21196||Repair, revision, and/or reconstruction bones of face| |21206||Osteotomy, maxilla, segmental (e.g., Wassmund or Schuchard)| |21210||Graft, bone; nasal, maxillary or malar areas (includes obtaining graft)| |21247||Reconstruction of mandibular condyle with bone and cartilage autografts (includes obtaining grafts) (eg, for hemifacial microsomia)| |30400 - 30462||Rhinoplasty| |38220||Bone marrow, aspiration only| |42200 - 42225||Palatoplasty| |HCPCS codes not covered for indicationslisted in the CPB:| |S9055||Procuren or other growth factor preparation to promote wound healing| |Other HCPCS codes related to the CPB:| |D6010 - D6199||Implant services| |D7946 - D7949||LeFort procedures I, II, or III| |D8010 - D8999||Orthodontic dental procedures| |ICD-10 codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |M26.00 - M26.59||Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion]| |Q35.1 - Q35.9||Cleft palate| |Q37.0 - Q37.9||Cleft palate with cleft lip| |Q67.0 - Q67.4||Congenital deformities of skull, face and jaw| |Q75.0 - Q75.9||Congenital malformation of skull and face bones [includes hemifacial microstomia]| |Q87.0||Congenital malformation syndromes predominantly affecting facial appearance| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |G47.33||Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)| |M95.2||Other acquired deformity of head [acquired craniofacial defects]| |Z41.1||Encounter for cosmetic surgery| |Z46.3||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of dental prosthetic device| |Z46.4||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of orthodontic device|
21110
PR APPL INTERDENTAL FIXATION DEVICE NON-FX/DISLC
HCPCS
The mean follow-up time was 28.7 months. The authors concluded that in addition to its positive effect on facial appearance, mandibular distraction osteogenesis is an effective procedure for the treatment of airway obstruction associated with congenital craniofacial defects involving mandibular hypoplasia in appropriately selected patients. |CPT Codes / HCPCS Codes / ICD-10 Codes| |Information in the [brackets] below has been added for clarification purposes. Codes requiring a 7th character are represented by "+":| |ICD-10 codes will become effective as of October 1, 2015:| |CPT codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |20692||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation system (eg, Ilizarov, Monticelli type)| |20693||Adjustment or revision of external fixation system requiring anesthesia (eg, new pin(s) or wire(s) and/or new ring(s) or bar(s))| |20694||Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system| |20696||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation with stereotactic computer-assisted adjustment (eg, spatial frame), including imaging; initial and subsequent alignment(s), assessment(s), and computation(s) of adjustment schedule(s)| |20697||exchange (ie, removal and replacement) of strut, each| |CPT codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |0232T||Injection(s), platelet rich plasma, any site, including image guidance, harvesting and preparation when performed| |Other CPT codes related to the CPB:| |21110||Application of interdental fixation device for conditions other than fracture or dislocation, includes removal| |21120 - 21196||Repair, revision, and/or reconstruction bones of face| |21206||Osteotomy, maxilla, segmental (e.g., Wassmund or Schuchard)| |21210||Graft, bone; nasal, maxillary or malar areas (includes obtaining graft)| |21247||Reconstruction of mandibular condyle with bone and cartilage autografts (includes obtaining grafts) (eg, for hemifacial microsomia)| |30400 - 30462||Rhinoplasty| |38220||Bone marrow, aspiration only| |42200 - 42225||Palatoplasty| |HCPCS codes not covered for indicationslisted in the CPB:| |S9055||Procuren or other growth factor preparation to promote wound healing| |Other HCPCS codes related to the CPB:| |D6010 - D6199||Implant services| |D7946 - D7949||LeFort procedures I, II, or III| |D8010 - D8999||Orthodontic dental procedures| |ICD-10 codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |M26.00 - M26.59||Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion]| |Q35.1 - Q35.9||Cleft palate| |Q37.0 - Q37.9||Cleft palate with cleft lip| |Q67.0 - Q67.4||Congenital deformities of skull, face and jaw| |Q75.0 - Q75.9||Congenital malformation of skull and face bones [includes hemifacial microstomia]| |Q87.0||Congenital malformation syndromes predominantly affecting facial appearance| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |G47.33||Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)| |M95.2||Other acquired deformity of head [acquired craniofacial defects]| |Z41.1||Encounter for cosmetic surgery| |Z46.3||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of dental prosthetic device| |Z46.4||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of orthodontic device|
0232T
Njx platelet plasma
HCPCS
The mean follow-up time was 28.7 months. The authors concluded that in addition to its positive effect on facial appearance, mandibular distraction osteogenesis is an effective procedure for the treatment of airway obstruction associated with congenital craniofacial defects involving mandibular hypoplasia in appropriately selected patients. |CPT Codes / HCPCS Codes / ICD-10 Codes| |Information in the [brackets] below has been added for clarification purposes. Codes requiring a 7th character are represented by "+":| |ICD-10 codes will become effective as of October 1, 2015:| |CPT codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |20692||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation system (eg, Ilizarov, Monticelli type)| |20693||Adjustment or revision of external fixation system requiring anesthesia (eg, new pin(s) or wire(s) and/or new ring(s) or bar(s))| |20694||Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system| |20696||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation with stereotactic computer-assisted adjustment (eg, spatial frame), including imaging; initial and subsequent alignment(s), assessment(s), and computation(s) of adjustment schedule(s)| |20697||exchange (ie, removal and replacement) of strut, each| |CPT codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |0232T||Injection(s), platelet rich plasma, any site, including image guidance, harvesting and preparation when performed| |Other CPT codes related to the CPB:| |21110||Application of interdental fixation device for conditions other than fracture or dislocation, includes removal| |21120 - 21196||Repair, revision, and/or reconstruction bones of face| |21206||Osteotomy, maxilla, segmental (e.g., Wassmund or Schuchard)| |21210||Graft, bone; nasal, maxillary or malar areas (includes obtaining graft)| |21247||Reconstruction of mandibular condyle with bone and cartilage autografts (includes obtaining grafts) (eg, for hemifacial microsomia)| |30400 - 30462||Rhinoplasty| |38220||Bone marrow, aspiration only| |42200 - 42225||Palatoplasty| |HCPCS codes not covered for indicationslisted in the CPB:| |S9055||Procuren or other growth factor preparation to promote wound healing| |Other HCPCS codes related to the CPB:| |D6010 - D6199||Implant services| |D7946 - D7949||LeFort procedures I, II, or III| |D8010 - D8999||Orthodontic dental procedures| |ICD-10 codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |M26.00 - M26.59||Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion]| |Q35.1 - Q35.9||Cleft palate| |Q37.0 - Q37.9||Cleft palate with cleft lip| |Q67.0 - Q67.4||Congenital deformities of skull, face and jaw| |Q75.0 - Q75.9||Congenital malformation of skull and face bones [includes hemifacial microstomia]| |Q87.0||Congenital malformation syndromes predominantly affecting facial appearance| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |G47.33||Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)| |M95.2||Other acquired deformity of head [acquired craniofacial defects]| |Z41.1||Encounter for cosmetic surgery| |Z46.3||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of dental prosthetic device| |Z46.4||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of orthodontic device|
21210
PR GRAFT BONE NASAL/MAXILLARY/MALAR AREAS
HCPCS
The mean follow-up time was 28.7 months. The authors concluded that in addition to its positive effect on facial appearance, mandibular distraction osteogenesis is an effective procedure for the treatment of airway obstruction associated with congenital craniofacial defects involving mandibular hypoplasia in appropriately selected patients. |CPT Codes / HCPCS Codes / ICD-10 Codes| |Information in the [brackets] below has been added for clarification purposes. Codes requiring a 7th character are represented by "+":| |ICD-10 codes will become effective as of October 1, 2015:| |CPT codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |20692||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation system (eg, Ilizarov, Monticelli type)| |20693||Adjustment or revision of external fixation system requiring anesthesia (eg, new pin(s) or wire(s) and/or new ring(s) or bar(s))| |20694||Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system| |20696||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation with stereotactic computer-assisted adjustment (eg, spatial frame), including imaging; initial and subsequent alignment(s), assessment(s), and computation(s) of adjustment schedule(s)| |20697||exchange (ie, removal and replacement) of strut, each| |CPT codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |0232T||Injection(s), platelet rich plasma, any site, including image guidance, harvesting and preparation when performed| |Other CPT codes related to the CPB:| |21110||Application of interdental fixation device for conditions other than fracture or dislocation, includes removal| |21120 - 21196||Repair, revision, and/or reconstruction bones of face| |21206||Osteotomy, maxilla, segmental (e.g., Wassmund or Schuchard)| |21210||Graft, bone; nasal, maxillary or malar areas (includes obtaining graft)| |21247||Reconstruction of mandibular condyle with bone and cartilage autografts (includes obtaining grafts) (eg, for hemifacial microsomia)| |30400 - 30462||Rhinoplasty| |38220||Bone marrow, aspiration only| |42200 - 42225||Palatoplasty| |HCPCS codes not covered for indicationslisted in the CPB:| |S9055||Procuren or other growth factor preparation to promote wound healing| |Other HCPCS codes related to the CPB:| |D6010 - D6199||Implant services| |D7946 - D7949||LeFort procedures I, II, or III| |D8010 - D8999||Orthodontic dental procedures| |ICD-10 codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |M26.00 - M26.59||Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion]| |Q35.1 - Q35.9||Cleft palate| |Q37.0 - Q37.9||Cleft palate with cleft lip| |Q67.0 - Q67.4||Congenital deformities of skull, face and jaw| |Q75.0 - Q75.9||Congenital malformation of skull and face bones [includes hemifacial microstomia]| |Q87.0||Congenital malformation syndromes predominantly affecting facial appearance| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |G47.33||Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)| |M95.2||Other acquired deformity of head [acquired craniofacial defects]| |Z41.1||Encounter for cosmetic surgery| |Z46.3||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of dental prosthetic device| |Z46.4||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of orthodontic device|
20696
PR APP MLTPLN UNI XTRNL FIX STRTCTC ADJMT 1ST&SUBSQ
HCPCS
The mean follow-up time was 28.7 months. The authors concluded that in addition to its positive effect on facial appearance, mandibular distraction osteogenesis is an effective procedure for the treatment of airway obstruction associated with congenital craniofacial defects involving mandibular hypoplasia in appropriately selected patients. |CPT Codes / HCPCS Codes / ICD-10 Codes| |Information in the [brackets] below has been added for clarification purposes. Codes requiring a 7th character are represented by "+":| |ICD-10 codes will become effective as of October 1, 2015:| |CPT codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |20692||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation system (eg, Ilizarov, Monticelli type)| |20693||Adjustment or revision of external fixation system requiring anesthesia (eg, new pin(s) or wire(s) and/or new ring(s) or bar(s))| |20694||Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system| |20696||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation with stereotactic computer-assisted adjustment (eg, spatial frame), including imaging; initial and subsequent alignment(s), assessment(s), and computation(s) of adjustment schedule(s)| |20697||exchange (ie, removal and replacement) of strut, each| |CPT codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |0232T||Injection(s), platelet rich plasma, any site, including image guidance, harvesting and preparation when performed| |Other CPT codes related to the CPB:| |21110||Application of interdental fixation device for conditions other than fracture or dislocation, includes removal| |21120 - 21196||Repair, revision, and/or reconstruction bones of face| |21206||Osteotomy, maxilla, segmental (e.g., Wassmund or Schuchard)| |21210||Graft, bone; nasal, maxillary or malar areas (includes obtaining graft)| |21247||Reconstruction of mandibular condyle with bone and cartilage autografts (includes obtaining grafts) (eg, for hemifacial microsomia)| |30400 - 30462||Rhinoplasty| |38220||Bone marrow, aspiration only| |42200 - 42225||Palatoplasty| |HCPCS codes not covered for indicationslisted in the CPB:| |S9055||Procuren or other growth factor preparation to promote wound healing| |Other HCPCS codes related to the CPB:| |D6010 - D6199||Implant services| |D7946 - D7949||LeFort procedures I, II, or III| |D8010 - D8999||Orthodontic dental procedures| |ICD-10 codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |M26.00 - M26.59||Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion]| |Q35.1 - Q35.9||Cleft palate| |Q37.0 - Q37.9||Cleft palate with cleft lip| |Q67.0 - Q67.4||Congenital deformities of skull, face and jaw| |Q75.0 - Q75.9||Congenital malformation of skull and face bones [includes hemifacial microstomia]| |Q87.0||Congenital malformation syndromes predominantly affecting facial appearance| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |G47.33||Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)| |M95.2||Other acquired deformity of head [acquired craniofacial defects]| |Z41.1||Encounter for cosmetic surgery| |Z46.3||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of dental prosthetic device| |Z46.4||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of orthodontic device|
30400
Reconstruction of nose
HCPCS
The mean follow-up time was 28.7 months. The authors concluded that in addition to its positive effect on facial appearance, mandibular distraction osteogenesis is an effective procedure for the treatment of airway obstruction associated with congenital craniofacial defects involving mandibular hypoplasia in appropriately selected patients. |CPT Codes / HCPCS Codes / ICD-10 Codes| |Information in the [brackets] below has been added for clarification purposes. Codes requiring a 7th character are represented by "+":| |ICD-10 codes will become effective as of October 1, 2015:| |CPT codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |20692||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation system (eg, Ilizarov, Monticelli type)| |20693||Adjustment or revision of external fixation system requiring anesthesia (eg, new pin(s) or wire(s) and/or new ring(s) or bar(s))| |20694||Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system| |20696||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation with stereotactic computer-assisted adjustment (eg, spatial frame), including imaging; initial and subsequent alignment(s), assessment(s), and computation(s) of adjustment schedule(s)| |20697||exchange (ie, removal and replacement) of strut, each| |CPT codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |0232T||Injection(s), platelet rich plasma, any site, including image guidance, harvesting and preparation when performed| |Other CPT codes related to the CPB:| |21110||Application of interdental fixation device for conditions other than fracture or dislocation, includes removal| |21120 - 21196||Repair, revision, and/or reconstruction bones of face| |21206||Osteotomy, maxilla, segmental (e.g., Wassmund or Schuchard)| |21210||Graft, bone; nasal, maxillary or malar areas (includes obtaining graft)| |21247||Reconstruction of mandibular condyle with bone and cartilage autografts (includes obtaining grafts) (eg, for hemifacial microsomia)| |30400 - 30462||Rhinoplasty| |38220||Bone marrow, aspiration only| |42200 - 42225||Palatoplasty| |HCPCS codes not covered for indicationslisted in the CPB:| |S9055||Procuren or other growth factor preparation to promote wound healing| |Other HCPCS codes related to the CPB:| |D6010 - D6199||Implant services| |D7946 - D7949||LeFort procedures I, II, or III| |D8010 - D8999||Orthodontic dental procedures| |ICD-10 codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |M26.00 - M26.59||Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion]| |Q35.1 - Q35.9||Cleft palate| |Q37.0 - Q37.9||Cleft palate with cleft lip| |Q67.0 - Q67.4||Congenital deformities of skull, face and jaw| |Q75.0 - Q75.9||Congenital malformation of skull and face bones [includes hemifacial microstomia]| |Q87.0||Congenital malformation syndromes predominantly affecting facial appearance| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |G47.33||Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)| |M95.2||Other acquired deformity of head [acquired craniofacial defects]| |Z41.1||Encounter for cosmetic surgery| |Z46.3||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of dental prosthetic device| |Z46.4||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of orthodontic device|
21120
Reconstruction of chin
HCPCS
The mean follow-up time was 28.7 months. The authors concluded that in addition to its positive effect on facial appearance, mandibular distraction osteogenesis is an effective procedure for the treatment of airway obstruction associated with congenital craniofacial defects involving mandibular hypoplasia in appropriately selected patients. |CPT Codes / HCPCS Codes / ICD-10 Codes| |Information in the [brackets] below has been added for clarification purposes. Codes requiring a 7th character are represented by "+":| |ICD-10 codes will become effective as of October 1, 2015:| |CPT codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |20692||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation system (eg, Ilizarov, Monticelli type)| |20693||Adjustment or revision of external fixation system requiring anesthesia (eg, new pin(s) or wire(s) and/or new ring(s) or bar(s))| |20694||Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system| |20696||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation with stereotactic computer-assisted adjustment (eg, spatial frame), including imaging; initial and subsequent alignment(s), assessment(s), and computation(s) of adjustment schedule(s)| |20697||exchange (ie, removal and replacement) of strut, each| |CPT codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |0232T||Injection(s), platelet rich plasma, any site, including image guidance, harvesting and preparation when performed| |Other CPT codes related to the CPB:| |21110||Application of interdental fixation device for conditions other than fracture or dislocation, includes removal| |21120 - 21196||Repair, revision, and/or reconstruction bones of face| |21206||Osteotomy, maxilla, segmental (e.g., Wassmund or Schuchard)| |21210||Graft, bone; nasal, maxillary or malar areas (includes obtaining graft)| |21247||Reconstruction of mandibular condyle with bone and cartilage autografts (includes obtaining grafts) (eg, for hemifacial microsomia)| |30400 - 30462||Rhinoplasty| |38220||Bone marrow, aspiration only| |42200 - 42225||Palatoplasty| |HCPCS codes not covered for indicationslisted in the CPB:| |S9055||Procuren or other growth factor preparation to promote wound healing| |Other HCPCS codes related to the CPB:| |D6010 - D6199||Implant services| |D7946 - D7949||LeFort procedures I, II, or III| |D8010 - D8999||Orthodontic dental procedures| |ICD-10 codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |M26.00 - M26.59||Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion]| |Q35.1 - Q35.9||Cleft palate| |Q37.0 - Q37.9||Cleft palate with cleft lip| |Q67.0 - Q67.4||Congenital deformities of skull, face and jaw| |Q75.0 - Q75.9||Congenital malformation of skull and face bones [includes hemifacial microstomia]| |Q87.0||Congenital malformation syndromes predominantly affecting facial appearance| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |G47.33||Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)| |M95.2||Other acquired deformity of head [acquired craniofacial defects]| |Z41.1||Encounter for cosmetic surgery| |Z46.3||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of dental prosthetic device| |Z46.4||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of orthodontic device|
20692
PR APPLICATION MULTIPLANE EXTERNAL FIXATION SYSTEM
HCPCS
The mean follow-up time was 28.7 months. The authors concluded that in addition to its positive effect on facial appearance, mandibular distraction osteogenesis is an effective procedure for the treatment of airway obstruction associated with congenital craniofacial defects involving mandibular hypoplasia in appropriately selected patients. |CPT Codes / HCPCS Codes / ICD-10 Codes| |Information in the [brackets] below has been added for clarification purposes. Codes requiring a 7th character are represented by "+":| |ICD-10 codes will become effective as of October 1, 2015:| |CPT codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |20692||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation system (eg, Ilizarov, Monticelli type)| |20693||Adjustment or revision of external fixation system requiring anesthesia (eg, new pin(s) or wire(s) and/or new ring(s) or bar(s))| |20694||Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system| |20696||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation with stereotactic computer-assisted adjustment (eg, spatial frame), including imaging; initial and subsequent alignment(s), assessment(s), and computation(s) of adjustment schedule(s)| |20697||exchange (ie, removal and replacement) of strut, each| |CPT codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |0232T||Injection(s), platelet rich plasma, any site, including image guidance, harvesting and preparation when performed| |Other CPT codes related to the CPB:| |21110||Application of interdental fixation device for conditions other than fracture or dislocation, includes removal| |21120 - 21196||Repair, revision, and/or reconstruction bones of face| |21206||Osteotomy, maxilla, segmental (e.g., Wassmund or Schuchard)| |21210||Graft, bone; nasal, maxillary or malar areas (includes obtaining graft)| |21247||Reconstruction of mandibular condyle with bone and cartilage autografts (includes obtaining grafts) (eg, for hemifacial microsomia)| |30400 - 30462||Rhinoplasty| |38220||Bone marrow, aspiration only| |42200 - 42225||Palatoplasty| |HCPCS codes not covered for indicationslisted in the CPB:| |S9055||Procuren or other growth factor preparation to promote wound healing| |Other HCPCS codes related to the CPB:| |D6010 - D6199||Implant services| |D7946 - D7949||LeFort procedures I, II, or III| |D8010 - D8999||Orthodontic dental procedures| |ICD-10 codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |M26.00 - M26.59||Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion]| |Q35.1 - Q35.9||Cleft palate| |Q37.0 - Q37.9||Cleft palate with cleft lip| |Q67.0 - Q67.4||Congenital deformities of skull, face and jaw| |Q75.0 - Q75.9||Congenital malformation of skull and face bones [includes hemifacial microstomia]| |Q87.0||Congenital malformation syndromes predominantly affecting facial appearance| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |G47.33||Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)| |M95.2||Other acquired deformity of head [acquired craniofacial defects]| |Z41.1||Encounter for cosmetic surgery| |Z46.3||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of dental prosthetic device| |Z46.4||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of orthodontic device|
38220
PR DIAGNOSTIC BONE MARROW ASPIRATIONS
HCPCS
The mean follow-up time was 28.7 months. The authors concluded that in addition to its positive effect on facial appearance, mandibular distraction osteogenesis is an effective procedure for the treatment of airway obstruction associated with congenital craniofacial defects involving mandibular hypoplasia in appropriately selected patients. |CPT Codes / HCPCS Codes / ICD-10 Codes| |Information in the [brackets] below has been added for clarification purposes. Codes requiring a 7th character are represented by "+":| |ICD-10 codes will become effective as of October 1, 2015:| |CPT codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |20692||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation system (eg, Ilizarov, Monticelli type)| |20693||Adjustment or revision of external fixation system requiring anesthesia (eg, new pin(s) or wire(s) and/or new ring(s) or bar(s))| |20694||Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system| |20696||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation with stereotactic computer-assisted adjustment (eg, spatial frame), including imaging; initial and subsequent alignment(s), assessment(s), and computation(s) of adjustment schedule(s)| |20697||exchange (ie, removal and replacement) of strut, each| |CPT codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |0232T||Injection(s), platelet rich plasma, any site, including image guidance, harvesting and preparation when performed| |Other CPT codes related to the CPB:| |21110||Application of interdental fixation device for conditions other than fracture or dislocation, includes removal| |21120 - 21196||Repair, revision, and/or reconstruction bones of face| |21206||Osteotomy, maxilla, segmental (e.g., Wassmund or Schuchard)| |21210||Graft, bone; nasal, maxillary or malar areas (includes obtaining graft)| |21247||Reconstruction of mandibular condyle with bone and cartilage autografts (includes obtaining grafts) (eg, for hemifacial microsomia)| |30400 - 30462||Rhinoplasty| |38220||Bone marrow, aspiration only| |42200 - 42225||Palatoplasty| |HCPCS codes not covered for indicationslisted in the CPB:| |S9055||Procuren or other growth factor preparation to promote wound healing| |Other HCPCS codes related to the CPB:| |D6010 - D6199||Implant services| |D7946 - D7949||LeFort procedures I, II, or III| |D8010 - D8999||Orthodontic dental procedures| |ICD-10 codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |M26.00 - M26.59||Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion]| |Q35.1 - Q35.9||Cleft palate| |Q37.0 - Q37.9||Cleft palate with cleft lip| |Q67.0 - Q67.4||Congenital deformities of skull, face and jaw| |Q75.0 - Q75.9||Congenital malformation of skull and face bones [includes hemifacial microstomia]| |Q87.0||Congenital malformation syndromes predominantly affecting facial appearance| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |G47.33||Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)| |M95.2||Other acquired deformity of head [acquired craniofacial defects]| |Z41.1||Encounter for cosmetic surgery| |Z46.3||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of dental prosthetic device| |Z46.4||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of orthodontic device|
D7949
Reconstruct midface w/graft
HCPCS
The mean follow-up time was 28.7 months. The authors concluded that in addition to its positive effect on facial appearance, mandibular distraction osteogenesis is an effective procedure for the treatment of airway obstruction associated with congenital craniofacial defects involving mandibular hypoplasia in appropriately selected patients. |CPT Codes / HCPCS Codes / ICD-10 Codes| |Information in the [brackets] below has been added for clarification purposes. Codes requiring a 7th character are represented by "+":| |ICD-10 codes will become effective as of October 1, 2015:| |CPT codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |20692||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation system (eg, Ilizarov, Monticelli type)| |20693||Adjustment or revision of external fixation system requiring anesthesia (eg, new pin(s) or wire(s) and/or new ring(s) or bar(s))| |20694||Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system| |20696||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation with stereotactic computer-assisted adjustment (eg, spatial frame), including imaging; initial and subsequent alignment(s), assessment(s), and computation(s) of adjustment schedule(s)| |20697||exchange (ie, removal and replacement) of strut, each| |CPT codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |0232T||Injection(s), platelet rich plasma, any site, including image guidance, harvesting and preparation when performed| |Other CPT codes related to the CPB:| |21110||Application of interdental fixation device for conditions other than fracture or dislocation, includes removal| |21120 - 21196||Repair, revision, and/or reconstruction bones of face| |21206||Osteotomy, maxilla, segmental (e.g., Wassmund or Schuchard)| |21210||Graft, bone; nasal, maxillary or malar areas (includes obtaining graft)| |21247||Reconstruction of mandibular condyle with bone and cartilage autografts (includes obtaining grafts) (eg, for hemifacial microsomia)| |30400 - 30462||Rhinoplasty| |38220||Bone marrow, aspiration only| |42200 - 42225||Palatoplasty| |HCPCS codes not covered for indicationslisted in the CPB:| |S9055||Procuren or other growth factor preparation to promote wound healing| |Other HCPCS codes related to the CPB:| |D6010 - D6199||Implant services| |D7946 - D7949||LeFort procedures I, II, or III| |D8010 - D8999||Orthodontic dental procedures| |ICD-10 codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |M26.00 - M26.59||Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion]| |Q35.1 - Q35.9||Cleft palate| |Q37.0 - Q37.9||Cleft palate with cleft lip| |Q67.0 - Q67.4||Congenital deformities of skull, face and jaw| |Q75.0 - Q75.9||Congenital malformation of skull and face bones [includes hemifacial microstomia]| |Q87.0||Congenital malformation syndromes predominantly affecting facial appearance| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |G47.33||Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)| |M95.2||Other acquired deformity of head [acquired craniofacial defects]| |Z41.1||Encounter for cosmetic surgery| |Z46.3||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of dental prosthetic device| |Z46.4||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of orthodontic device|
42225
Reconstruct cleft palate
HCPCS
The mean follow-up time was 28.7 months. The authors concluded that in addition to its positive effect on facial appearance, mandibular distraction osteogenesis is an effective procedure for the treatment of airway obstruction associated with congenital craniofacial defects involving mandibular hypoplasia in appropriately selected patients. |CPT Codes / HCPCS Codes / ICD-10 Codes| |Information in the [brackets] below has been added for clarification purposes. Codes requiring a 7th character are represented by "+":| |ICD-10 codes will become effective as of October 1, 2015:| |CPT codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |20692||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation system (eg, Ilizarov, Monticelli type)| |20693||Adjustment or revision of external fixation system requiring anesthesia (eg, new pin(s) or wire(s) and/or new ring(s) or bar(s))| |20694||Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system| |20696||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation with stereotactic computer-assisted adjustment (eg, spatial frame), including imaging; initial and subsequent alignment(s), assessment(s), and computation(s) of adjustment schedule(s)| |20697||exchange (ie, removal and replacement) of strut, each| |CPT codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |0232T||Injection(s), platelet rich plasma, any site, including image guidance, harvesting and preparation when performed| |Other CPT codes related to the CPB:| |21110||Application of interdental fixation device for conditions other than fracture or dislocation, includes removal| |21120 - 21196||Repair, revision, and/or reconstruction bones of face| |21206||Osteotomy, maxilla, segmental (e.g., Wassmund or Schuchard)| |21210||Graft, bone; nasal, maxillary or malar areas (includes obtaining graft)| |21247||Reconstruction of mandibular condyle with bone and cartilage autografts (includes obtaining grafts) (eg, for hemifacial microsomia)| |30400 - 30462||Rhinoplasty| |38220||Bone marrow, aspiration only| |42200 - 42225||Palatoplasty| |HCPCS codes not covered for indicationslisted in the CPB:| |S9055||Procuren or other growth factor preparation to promote wound healing| |Other HCPCS codes related to the CPB:| |D6010 - D6199||Implant services| |D7946 - D7949||LeFort procedures I, II, or III| |D8010 - D8999||Orthodontic dental procedures| |ICD-10 codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |M26.00 - M26.59||Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion]| |Q35.1 - Q35.9||Cleft palate| |Q37.0 - Q37.9||Cleft palate with cleft lip| |Q67.0 - Q67.4||Congenital deformities of skull, face and jaw| |Q75.0 - Q75.9||Congenital malformation of skull and face bones [includes hemifacial microstomia]| |Q87.0||Congenital malformation syndromes predominantly affecting facial appearance| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |G47.33||Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)| |M95.2||Other acquired deformity of head [acquired craniofacial defects]| |Z41.1||Encounter for cosmetic surgery| |Z46.3||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of dental prosthetic device| |Z46.4||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of orthodontic device|
20697
PR APP MLTPLN UNI XTRNL FIX STRTCTC ADJMT EXCHANGE
HCPCS
The mean follow-up time was 28.7 months. The authors concluded that in addition to its positive effect on facial appearance, mandibular distraction osteogenesis is an effective procedure for the treatment of airway obstruction associated with congenital craniofacial defects involving mandibular hypoplasia in appropriately selected patients. |CPT Codes / HCPCS Codes / ICD-10 Codes| |Information in the [brackets] below has been added for clarification purposes. Codes requiring a 7th character are represented by "+":| |ICD-10 codes will become effective as of October 1, 2015:| |CPT codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |20692||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation system (eg, Ilizarov, Monticelli type)| |20693||Adjustment or revision of external fixation system requiring anesthesia (eg, new pin(s) or wire(s) and/or new ring(s) or bar(s))| |20694||Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system| |20696||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation with stereotactic computer-assisted adjustment (eg, spatial frame), including imaging; initial and subsequent alignment(s), assessment(s), and computation(s) of adjustment schedule(s)| |20697||exchange (ie, removal and replacement) of strut, each| |CPT codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |0232T||Injection(s), platelet rich plasma, any site, including image guidance, harvesting and preparation when performed| |Other CPT codes related to the CPB:| |21110||Application of interdental fixation device for conditions other than fracture or dislocation, includes removal| |21120 - 21196||Repair, revision, and/or reconstruction bones of face| |21206||Osteotomy, maxilla, segmental (e.g., Wassmund or Schuchard)| |21210||Graft, bone; nasal, maxillary or malar areas (includes obtaining graft)| |21247||Reconstruction of mandibular condyle with bone and cartilage autografts (includes obtaining grafts) (eg, for hemifacial microsomia)| |30400 - 30462||Rhinoplasty| |38220||Bone marrow, aspiration only| |42200 - 42225||Palatoplasty| |HCPCS codes not covered for indicationslisted in the CPB:| |S9055||Procuren or other growth factor preparation to promote wound healing| |Other HCPCS codes related to the CPB:| |D6010 - D6199||Implant services| |D7946 - D7949||LeFort procedures I, II, or III| |D8010 - D8999||Orthodontic dental procedures| |ICD-10 codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |M26.00 - M26.59||Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion]| |Q35.1 - Q35.9||Cleft palate| |Q37.0 - Q37.9||Cleft palate with cleft lip| |Q67.0 - Q67.4||Congenital deformities of skull, face and jaw| |Q75.0 - Q75.9||Congenital malformation of skull and face bones [includes hemifacial microstomia]| |Q87.0||Congenital malformation syndromes predominantly affecting facial appearance| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |G47.33||Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)| |M95.2||Other acquired deformity of head [acquired craniofacial defects]| |Z41.1||Encounter for cosmetic surgery| |Z46.3||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of dental prosthetic device| |Z46.4||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of orthodontic device|
D6010
PR SURG PLCMT IMPL BODY: ENDOSTEAL
HCPCS
The mean follow-up time was 28.7 months. The authors concluded that in addition to its positive effect on facial appearance, mandibular distraction osteogenesis is an effective procedure for the treatment of airway obstruction associated with congenital craniofacial defects involving mandibular hypoplasia in appropriately selected patients. |CPT Codes / HCPCS Codes / ICD-10 Codes| |Information in the [brackets] below has been added for clarification purposes. Codes requiring a 7th character are represented by "+":| |ICD-10 codes will become effective as of October 1, 2015:| |CPT codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |20692||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation system (eg, Ilizarov, Monticelli type)| |20693||Adjustment or revision of external fixation system requiring anesthesia (eg, new pin(s) or wire(s) and/or new ring(s) or bar(s))| |20694||Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system| |20696||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation with stereotactic computer-assisted adjustment (eg, spatial frame), including imaging; initial and subsequent alignment(s), assessment(s), and computation(s) of adjustment schedule(s)| |20697||exchange (ie, removal and replacement) of strut, each| |CPT codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |0232T||Injection(s), platelet rich plasma, any site, including image guidance, harvesting and preparation when performed| |Other CPT codes related to the CPB:| |21110||Application of interdental fixation device for conditions other than fracture or dislocation, includes removal| |21120 - 21196||Repair, revision, and/or reconstruction bones of face| |21206||Osteotomy, maxilla, segmental (e.g., Wassmund or Schuchard)| |21210||Graft, bone; nasal, maxillary or malar areas (includes obtaining graft)| |21247||Reconstruction of mandibular condyle with bone and cartilage autografts (includes obtaining grafts) (eg, for hemifacial microsomia)| |30400 - 30462||Rhinoplasty| |38220||Bone marrow, aspiration only| |42200 - 42225||Palatoplasty| |HCPCS codes not covered for indicationslisted in the CPB:| |S9055||Procuren or other growth factor preparation to promote wound healing| |Other HCPCS codes related to the CPB:| |D6010 - D6199||Implant services| |D7946 - D7949||LeFort procedures I, II, or III| |D8010 - D8999||Orthodontic dental procedures| |ICD-10 codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |M26.00 - M26.59||Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion]| |Q35.1 - Q35.9||Cleft palate| |Q37.0 - Q37.9||Cleft palate with cleft lip| |Q67.0 - Q67.4||Congenital deformities of skull, face and jaw| |Q75.0 - Q75.9||Congenital malformation of skull and face bones [includes hemifacial microstomia]| |Q87.0||Congenital malformation syndromes predominantly affecting facial appearance| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |G47.33||Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)| |M95.2||Other acquired deformity of head [acquired craniofacial defects]| |Z41.1||Encounter for cosmetic surgery| |Z46.3||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of dental prosthetic device| |Z46.4||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of orthodontic device|
S9055
Procuren or other growth fac
HCPCS
The mean follow-up time was 28.7 months. The authors concluded that in addition to its positive effect on facial appearance, mandibular distraction osteogenesis is an effective procedure for the treatment of airway obstruction associated with congenital craniofacial defects involving mandibular hypoplasia in appropriately selected patients. |CPT Codes / HCPCS Codes / ICD-10 Codes| |Information in the [brackets] below has been added for clarification purposes. Codes requiring a 7th character are represented by "+":| |ICD-10 codes will become effective as of October 1, 2015:| |CPT codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |20692||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation system (eg, Ilizarov, Monticelli type)| |20693||Adjustment or revision of external fixation system requiring anesthesia (eg, new pin(s) or wire(s) and/or new ring(s) or bar(s))| |20694||Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system| |20696||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation with stereotactic computer-assisted adjustment (eg, spatial frame), including imaging; initial and subsequent alignment(s), assessment(s), and computation(s) of adjustment schedule(s)| |20697||exchange (ie, removal and replacement) of strut, each| |CPT codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |0232T||Injection(s), platelet rich plasma, any site, including image guidance, harvesting and preparation when performed| |Other CPT codes related to the CPB:| |21110||Application of interdental fixation device for conditions other than fracture or dislocation, includes removal| |21120 - 21196||Repair, revision, and/or reconstruction bones of face| |21206||Osteotomy, maxilla, segmental (e.g., Wassmund or Schuchard)| |21210||Graft, bone; nasal, maxillary or malar areas (includes obtaining graft)| |21247||Reconstruction of mandibular condyle with bone and cartilage autografts (includes obtaining grafts) (eg, for hemifacial microsomia)| |30400 - 30462||Rhinoplasty| |38220||Bone marrow, aspiration only| |42200 - 42225||Palatoplasty| |HCPCS codes not covered for indicationslisted in the CPB:| |S9055||Procuren or other growth factor preparation to promote wound healing| |Other HCPCS codes related to the CPB:| |D6010 - D6199||Implant services| |D7946 - D7949||LeFort procedures I, II, or III| |D8010 - D8999||Orthodontic dental procedures| |ICD-10 codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |M26.00 - M26.59||Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion]| |Q35.1 - Q35.9||Cleft palate| |Q37.0 - Q37.9||Cleft palate with cleft lip| |Q67.0 - Q67.4||Congenital deformities of skull, face and jaw| |Q75.0 - Q75.9||Congenital malformation of skull and face bones [includes hemifacial microstomia]| |Q87.0||Congenital malformation syndromes predominantly affecting facial appearance| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |G47.33||Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)| |M95.2||Other acquired deformity of head [acquired craniofacial defects]| |Z41.1||Encounter for cosmetic surgery| |Z46.3||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of dental prosthetic device| |Z46.4||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of orthodontic device|
D7946
Reconstruction maxilla total
HCPCS
The mean follow-up time was 28.7 months. The authors concluded that in addition to its positive effect on facial appearance, mandibular distraction osteogenesis is an effective procedure for the treatment of airway obstruction associated with congenital craniofacial defects involving mandibular hypoplasia in appropriately selected patients. |CPT Codes / HCPCS Codes / ICD-10 Codes| |Information in the [brackets] below has been added for clarification purposes. Codes requiring a 7th character are represented by "+":| |ICD-10 codes will become effective as of October 1, 2015:| |CPT codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |20692||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation system (eg, Ilizarov, Monticelli type)| |20693||Adjustment or revision of external fixation system requiring anesthesia (eg, new pin(s) or wire(s) and/or new ring(s) or bar(s))| |20694||Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system| |20696||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation with stereotactic computer-assisted adjustment (eg, spatial frame), including imaging; initial and subsequent alignment(s), assessment(s), and computation(s) of adjustment schedule(s)| |20697||exchange (ie, removal and replacement) of strut, each| |CPT codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |0232T||Injection(s), platelet rich plasma, any site, including image guidance, harvesting and preparation when performed| |Other CPT codes related to the CPB:| |21110||Application of interdental fixation device for conditions other than fracture or dislocation, includes removal| |21120 - 21196||Repair, revision, and/or reconstruction bones of face| |21206||Osteotomy, maxilla, segmental (e.g., Wassmund or Schuchard)| |21210||Graft, bone; nasal, maxillary or malar areas (includes obtaining graft)| |21247||Reconstruction of mandibular condyle with bone and cartilage autografts (includes obtaining grafts) (eg, for hemifacial microsomia)| |30400 - 30462||Rhinoplasty| |38220||Bone marrow, aspiration only| |42200 - 42225||Palatoplasty| |HCPCS codes not covered for indicationslisted in the CPB:| |S9055||Procuren or other growth factor preparation to promote wound healing| |Other HCPCS codes related to the CPB:| |D6010 - D6199||Implant services| |D7946 - D7949||LeFort procedures I, II, or III| |D8010 - D8999||Orthodontic dental procedures| |ICD-10 codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |M26.00 - M26.59||Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion]| |Q35.1 - Q35.9||Cleft palate| |Q37.0 - Q37.9||Cleft palate with cleft lip| |Q67.0 - Q67.4||Congenital deformities of skull, face and jaw| |Q75.0 - Q75.9||Congenital malformation of skull and face bones [includes hemifacial microstomia]| |Q87.0||Congenital malformation syndromes predominantly affecting facial appearance| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |G47.33||Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)| |M95.2||Other acquired deformity of head [acquired craniofacial defects]| |Z41.1||Encounter for cosmetic surgery| |Z46.3||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of dental prosthetic device| |Z46.4||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of orthodontic device|
20694
Rmvl ext fixj sys under anes
HCPCS
The authors concluded that in addition to its positive effect on facial appearance, mandibular distraction osteogenesis is an effective procedure for the treatment of airway obstruction associated with congenital craniofacial defects involving mandibular hypoplasia in appropriately selected patients. |CPT Codes / HCPCS Codes / ICD-10 Codes| |Information in the [brackets] below has been added for clarification purposes. Codes requiring a 7th character are represented by "+":| |ICD-10 codes will become effective as of October 1, 2015:| |CPT codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |20692||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation system (eg, Ilizarov, Monticelli type)| |20693||Adjustment or revision of external fixation system requiring anesthesia (eg, new pin(s) or wire(s) and/or new ring(s) or bar(s))| |20694||Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system| |20696||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation with stereotactic computer-assisted adjustment (eg, spatial frame), including imaging; initial and subsequent alignment(s), assessment(s), and computation(s) of adjustment schedule(s)| |20697||exchange (ie, removal and replacement) of strut, each| |CPT codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |0232T||Injection(s), platelet rich plasma, any site, including image guidance, harvesting and preparation when performed| |Other CPT codes related to the CPB:| |21110||Application of interdental fixation device for conditions other than fracture or dislocation, includes removal| |21120 - 21196||Repair, revision, and/or reconstruction bones of face| |21206||Osteotomy, maxilla, segmental (e.g., Wassmund or Schuchard)| |21210||Graft, bone; nasal, maxillary or malar areas (includes obtaining graft)| |21247||Reconstruction of mandibular condyle with bone and cartilage autografts (includes obtaining grafts) (eg, for hemifacial microsomia)| |30400 - 30462||Rhinoplasty| |38220||Bone marrow, aspiration only| |42200 - 42225||Palatoplasty| |HCPCS codes not covered for indicationslisted in the CPB:| |S9055||Procuren or other growth factor preparation to promote wound healing| |Other HCPCS codes related to the CPB:| |D6010 - D6199||Implant services| |D7946 - D7949||LeFort procedures I, II, or III| |D8010 - D8999||Orthodontic dental procedures| |ICD-10 codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |M26.00 - M26.59||Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion]| |Q35.1 - Q35.9||Cleft palate| |Q37.0 - Q37.9||Cleft palate with cleft lip| |Q67.0 - Q67.4||Congenital deformities of skull, face and jaw| |Q75.0 - Q75.9||Congenital malformation of skull and face bones [includes hemifacial microstomia]| |Q87.0||Congenital malformation syndromes predominantly affecting facial appearance| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |G47.33||Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)| |M95.2||Other acquired deformity of head [acquired craniofacial defects]| |Z41.1||Encounter for cosmetic surgery| |Z46.3||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of dental prosthetic device| |Z46.4||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of orthodontic device|
21206
Reconstruct upper jaw bone
HCPCS
The authors concluded that in addition to its positive effect on facial appearance, mandibular distraction osteogenesis is an effective procedure for the treatment of airway obstruction associated with congenital craniofacial defects involving mandibular hypoplasia in appropriately selected patients. |CPT Codes / HCPCS Codes / ICD-10 Codes| |Information in the [brackets] below has been added for clarification purposes. Codes requiring a 7th character are represented by "+":| |ICD-10 codes will become effective as of October 1, 2015:| |CPT codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |20692||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation system (eg, Ilizarov, Monticelli type)| |20693||Adjustment or revision of external fixation system requiring anesthesia (eg, new pin(s) or wire(s) and/or new ring(s) or bar(s))| |20694||Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system| |20696||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation with stereotactic computer-assisted adjustment (eg, spatial frame), including imaging; initial and subsequent alignment(s), assessment(s), and computation(s) of adjustment schedule(s)| |20697||exchange (ie, removal and replacement) of strut, each| |CPT codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |0232T||Injection(s), platelet rich plasma, any site, including image guidance, harvesting and preparation when performed| |Other CPT codes related to the CPB:| |21110||Application of interdental fixation device for conditions other than fracture or dislocation, includes removal| |21120 - 21196||Repair, revision, and/or reconstruction bones of face| |21206||Osteotomy, maxilla, segmental (e.g., Wassmund or Schuchard)| |21210||Graft, bone; nasal, maxillary or malar areas (includes obtaining graft)| |21247||Reconstruction of mandibular condyle with bone and cartilage autografts (includes obtaining grafts) (eg, for hemifacial microsomia)| |30400 - 30462||Rhinoplasty| |38220||Bone marrow, aspiration only| |42200 - 42225||Palatoplasty| |HCPCS codes not covered for indicationslisted in the CPB:| |S9055||Procuren or other growth factor preparation to promote wound healing| |Other HCPCS codes related to the CPB:| |D6010 - D6199||Implant services| |D7946 - D7949||LeFort procedures I, II, or III| |D8010 - D8999||Orthodontic dental procedures| |ICD-10 codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |M26.00 - M26.59||Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion]| |Q35.1 - Q35.9||Cleft palate| |Q37.0 - Q37.9||Cleft palate with cleft lip| |Q67.0 - Q67.4||Congenital deformities of skull, face and jaw| |Q75.0 - Q75.9||Congenital malformation of skull and face bones [includes hemifacial microstomia]| |Q87.0||Congenital malformation syndromes predominantly affecting facial appearance| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |G47.33||Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)| |M95.2||Other acquired deformity of head [acquired craniofacial defects]| |Z41.1||Encounter for cosmetic surgery| |Z46.3||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of dental prosthetic device| |Z46.4||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of orthodontic device|
42200
Reconstruct cleft palate
HCPCS
The authors concluded that in addition to its positive effect on facial appearance, mandibular distraction osteogenesis is an effective procedure for the treatment of airway obstruction associated with congenital craniofacial defects involving mandibular hypoplasia in appropriately selected patients. |CPT Codes / HCPCS Codes / ICD-10 Codes| |Information in the [brackets] below has been added for clarification purposes. Codes requiring a 7th character are represented by "+":| |ICD-10 codes will become effective as of October 1, 2015:| |CPT codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |20692||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation system (eg, Ilizarov, Monticelli type)| |20693||Adjustment or revision of external fixation system requiring anesthesia (eg, new pin(s) or wire(s) and/or new ring(s) or bar(s))| |20694||Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system| |20696||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation with stereotactic computer-assisted adjustment (eg, spatial frame), including imaging; initial and subsequent alignment(s), assessment(s), and computation(s) of adjustment schedule(s)| |20697||exchange (ie, removal and replacement) of strut, each| |CPT codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |0232T||Injection(s), platelet rich plasma, any site, including image guidance, harvesting and preparation when performed| |Other CPT codes related to the CPB:| |21110||Application of interdental fixation device for conditions other than fracture or dislocation, includes removal| |21120 - 21196||Repair, revision, and/or reconstruction bones of face| |21206||Osteotomy, maxilla, segmental (e.g., Wassmund or Schuchard)| |21210||Graft, bone; nasal, maxillary or malar areas (includes obtaining graft)| |21247||Reconstruction of mandibular condyle with bone and cartilage autografts (includes obtaining grafts) (eg, for hemifacial microsomia)| |30400 - 30462||Rhinoplasty| |38220||Bone marrow, aspiration only| |42200 - 42225||Palatoplasty| |HCPCS codes not covered for indicationslisted in the CPB:| |S9055||Procuren or other growth factor preparation to promote wound healing| |Other HCPCS codes related to the CPB:| |D6010 - D6199||Implant services| |D7946 - D7949||LeFort procedures I, II, or III| |D8010 - D8999||Orthodontic dental procedures| |ICD-10 codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |M26.00 - M26.59||Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion]| |Q35.1 - Q35.9||Cleft palate| |Q37.0 - Q37.9||Cleft palate with cleft lip| |Q67.0 - Q67.4||Congenital deformities of skull, face and jaw| |Q75.0 - Q75.9||Congenital malformation of skull and face bones [includes hemifacial microstomia]| |Q87.0||Congenital malformation syndromes predominantly affecting facial appearance| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |G47.33||Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)| |M95.2||Other acquired deformity of head [acquired craniofacial defects]| |Z41.1||Encounter for cosmetic surgery| |Z46.3||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of dental prosthetic device| |Z46.4||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of orthodontic device|
D6199
PR UNSPEC IMPLANT PROCEDURE BY REPORT
HCPCS
The authors concluded that in addition to its positive effect on facial appearance, mandibular distraction osteogenesis is an effective procedure for the treatment of airway obstruction associated with congenital craniofacial defects involving mandibular hypoplasia in appropriately selected patients. |CPT Codes / HCPCS Codes / ICD-10 Codes| |Information in the [brackets] below has been added for clarification purposes. Codes requiring a 7th character are represented by "+":| |ICD-10 codes will become effective as of October 1, 2015:| |CPT codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |20692||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation system (eg, Ilizarov, Monticelli type)| |20693||Adjustment or revision of external fixation system requiring anesthesia (eg, new pin(s) or wire(s) and/or new ring(s) or bar(s))| |20694||Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system| |20696||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation with stereotactic computer-assisted adjustment (eg, spatial frame), including imaging; initial and subsequent alignment(s), assessment(s), and computation(s) of adjustment schedule(s)| |20697||exchange (ie, removal and replacement) of strut, each| |CPT codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |0232T||Injection(s), platelet rich plasma, any site, including image guidance, harvesting and preparation when performed| |Other CPT codes related to the CPB:| |21110||Application of interdental fixation device for conditions other than fracture or dislocation, includes removal| |21120 - 21196||Repair, revision, and/or reconstruction bones of face| |21206||Osteotomy, maxilla, segmental (e.g., Wassmund or Schuchard)| |21210||Graft, bone; nasal, maxillary or malar areas (includes obtaining graft)| |21247||Reconstruction of mandibular condyle with bone and cartilage autografts (includes obtaining grafts) (eg, for hemifacial microsomia)| |30400 - 30462||Rhinoplasty| |38220||Bone marrow, aspiration only| |42200 - 42225||Palatoplasty| |HCPCS codes not covered for indicationslisted in the CPB:| |S9055||Procuren or other growth factor preparation to promote wound healing| |Other HCPCS codes related to the CPB:| |D6010 - D6199||Implant services| |D7946 - D7949||LeFort procedures I, II, or III| |D8010 - D8999||Orthodontic dental procedures| |ICD-10 codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |M26.00 - M26.59||Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion]| |Q35.1 - Q35.9||Cleft palate| |Q37.0 - Q37.9||Cleft palate with cleft lip| |Q67.0 - Q67.4||Congenital deformities of skull, face and jaw| |Q75.0 - Q75.9||Congenital malformation of skull and face bones [includes hemifacial microstomia]| |Q87.0||Congenital malformation syndromes predominantly affecting facial appearance| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |G47.33||Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)| |M95.2||Other acquired deformity of head [acquired craniofacial defects]| |Z41.1||Encounter for cosmetic surgery| |Z46.3||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of dental prosthetic device| |Z46.4||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of orthodontic device|
21196
Reconst lwr jaw w/fixation
HCPCS
The authors concluded that in addition to its positive effect on facial appearance, mandibular distraction osteogenesis is an effective procedure for the treatment of airway obstruction associated with congenital craniofacial defects involving mandibular hypoplasia in appropriately selected patients. |CPT Codes / HCPCS Codes / ICD-10 Codes| |Information in the [brackets] below has been added for clarification purposes. Codes requiring a 7th character are represented by "+":| |ICD-10 codes will become effective as of October 1, 2015:| |CPT codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |20692||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation system (eg, Ilizarov, Monticelli type)| |20693||Adjustment or revision of external fixation system requiring anesthesia (eg, new pin(s) or wire(s) and/or new ring(s) or bar(s))| |20694||Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system| |20696||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation with stereotactic computer-assisted adjustment (eg, spatial frame), including imaging; initial and subsequent alignment(s), assessment(s), and computation(s) of adjustment schedule(s)| |20697||exchange (ie, removal and replacement) of strut, each| |CPT codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |0232T||Injection(s), platelet rich plasma, any site, including image guidance, harvesting and preparation when performed| |Other CPT codes related to the CPB:| |21110||Application of interdental fixation device for conditions other than fracture or dislocation, includes removal| |21120 - 21196||Repair, revision, and/or reconstruction bones of face| |21206||Osteotomy, maxilla, segmental (e.g., Wassmund or Schuchard)| |21210||Graft, bone; nasal, maxillary or malar areas (includes obtaining graft)| |21247||Reconstruction of mandibular condyle with bone and cartilage autografts (includes obtaining grafts) (eg, for hemifacial microsomia)| |30400 - 30462||Rhinoplasty| |38220||Bone marrow, aspiration only| |42200 - 42225||Palatoplasty| |HCPCS codes not covered for indicationslisted in the CPB:| |S9055||Procuren or other growth factor preparation to promote wound healing| |Other HCPCS codes related to the CPB:| |D6010 - D6199||Implant services| |D7946 - D7949||LeFort procedures I, II, or III| |D8010 - D8999||Orthodontic dental procedures| |ICD-10 codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |M26.00 - M26.59||Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion]| |Q35.1 - Q35.9||Cleft palate| |Q37.0 - Q37.9||Cleft palate with cleft lip| |Q67.0 - Q67.4||Congenital deformities of skull, face and jaw| |Q75.0 - Q75.9||Congenital malformation of skull and face bones [includes hemifacial microstomia]| |Q87.0||Congenital malformation syndromes predominantly affecting facial appearance| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |G47.33||Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)| |M95.2||Other acquired deformity of head [acquired craniofacial defects]| |Z41.1||Encounter for cosmetic surgery| |Z46.3||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of dental prosthetic device| |Z46.4||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of orthodontic device|
21247
Reconstruct lower jaw bone
HCPCS
The authors concluded that in addition to its positive effect on facial appearance, mandibular distraction osteogenesis is an effective procedure for the treatment of airway obstruction associated with congenital craniofacial defects involving mandibular hypoplasia in appropriately selected patients. |CPT Codes / HCPCS Codes / ICD-10 Codes| |Information in the [brackets] below has been added for clarification purposes. Codes requiring a 7th character are represented by "+":| |ICD-10 codes will become effective as of October 1, 2015:| |CPT codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |20692||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation system (eg, Ilizarov, Monticelli type)| |20693||Adjustment or revision of external fixation system requiring anesthesia (eg, new pin(s) or wire(s) and/or new ring(s) or bar(s))| |20694||Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system| |20696||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation with stereotactic computer-assisted adjustment (eg, spatial frame), including imaging; initial and subsequent alignment(s), assessment(s), and computation(s) of adjustment schedule(s)| |20697||exchange (ie, removal and replacement) of strut, each| |CPT codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |0232T||Injection(s), platelet rich plasma, any site, including image guidance, harvesting and preparation when performed| |Other CPT codes related to the CPB:| |21110||Application of interdental fixation device for conditions other than fracture or dislocation, includes removal| |21120 - 21196||Repair, revision, and/or reconstruction bones of face| |21206||Osteotomy, maxilla, segmental (e.g., Wassmund or Schuchard)| |21210||Graft, bone; nasal, maxillary or malar areas (includes obtaining graft)| |21247||Reconstruction of mandibular condyle with bone and cartilage autografts (includes obtaining grafts) (eg, for hemifacial microsomia)| |30400 - 30462||Rhinoplasty| |38220||Bone marrow, aspiration only| |42200 - 42225||Palatoplasty| |HCPCS codes not covered for indicationslisted in the CPB:| |S9055||Procuren or other growth factor preparation to promote wound healing| |Other HCPCS codes related to the CPB:| |D6010 - D6199||Implant services| |D7946 - D7949||LeFort procedures I, II, or III| |D8010 - D8999||Orthodontic dental procedures| |ICD-10 codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |M26.00 - M26.59||Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion]| |Q35.1 - Q35.9||Cleft palate| |Q37.0 - Q37.9||Cleft palate with cleft lip| |Q67.0 - Q67.4||Congenital deformities of skull, face and jaw| |Q75.0 - Q75.9||Congenital malformation of skull and face bones [includes hemifacial microstomia]| |Q87.0||Congenital malformation syndromes predominantly affecting facial appearance| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |G47.33||Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)| |M95.2||Other acquired deformity of head [acquired craniofacial defects]| |Z41.1||Encounter for cosmetic surgery| |Z46.3||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of dental prosthetic device| |Z46.4||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of orthodontic device|
D8999
PR UNS ORTHODONTIC PROCEDURE BY REPORT
HCPCS
The authors concluded that in addition to its positive effect on facial appearance, mandibular distraction osteogenesis is an effective procedure for the treatment of airway obstruction associated with congenital craniofacial defects involving mandibular hypoplasia in appropriately selected patients. |CPT Codes / HCPCS Codes / ICD-10 Codes| |Information in the [brackets] below has been added for clarification purposes. Codes requiring a 7th character are represented by "+":| |ICD-10 codes will become effective as of October 1, 2015:| |CPT codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |20692||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation system (eg, Ilizarov, Monticelli type)| |20693||Adjustment or revision of external fixation system requiring anesthesia (eg, new pin(s) or wire(s) and/or new ring(s) or bar(s))| |20694||Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system| |20696||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation with stereotactic computer-assisted adjustment (eg, spatial frame), including imaging; initial and subsequent alignment(s), assessment(s), and computation(s) of adjustment schedule(s)| |20697||exchange (ie, removal and replacement) of strut, each| |CPT codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |0232T||Injection(s), platelet rich plasma, any site, including image guidance, harvesting and preparation when performed| |Other CPT codes related to the CPB:| |21110||Application of interdental fixation device for conditions other than fracture or dislocation, includes removal| |21120 - 21196||Repair, revision, and/or reconstruction bones of face| |21206||Osteotomy, maxilla, segmental (e.g., Wassmund or Schuchard)| |21210||Graft, bone; nasal, maxillary or malar areas (includes obtaining graft)| |21247||Reconstruction of mandibular condyle with bone and cartilage autografts (includes obtaining grafts) (eg, for hemifacial microsomia)| |30400 - 30462||Rhinoplasty| |38220||Bone marrow, aspiration only| |42200 - 42225||Palatoplasty| |HCPCS codes not covered for indicationslisted in the CPB:| |S9055||Procuren or other growth factor preparation to promote wound healing| |Other HCPCS codes related to the CPB:| |D6010 - D6199||Implant services| |D7946 - D7949||LeFort procedures I, II, or III| |D8010 - D8999||Orthodontic dental procedures| |ICD-10 codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |M26.00 - M26.59||Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion]| |Q35.1 - Q35.9||Cleft palate| |Q37.0 - Q37.9||Cleft palate with cleft lip| |Q67.0 - Q67.4||Congenital deformities of skull, face and jaw| |Q75.0 - Q75.9||Congenital malformation of skull and face bones [includes hemifacial microstomia]| |Q87.0||Congenital malformation syndromes predominantly affecting facial appearance| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |G47.33||Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)| |M95.2||Other acquired deformity of head [acquired craniofacial defects]| |Z41.1||Encounter for cosmetic surgery| |Z46.3||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of dental prosthetic device| |Z46.4||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of orthodontic device|
20693
PR ADJUSTMENT/REVJ XTRNL FIXATION SYSTEM REQ ANES
HCPCS
The authors concluded that in addition to its positive effect on facial appearance, mandibular distraction osteogenesis is an effective procedure for the treatment of airway obstruction associated with congenital craniofacial defects involving mandibular hypoplasia in appropriately selected patients. |CPT Codes / HCPCS Codes / ICD-10 Codes| |Information in the [brackets] below has been added for clarification purposes. Codes requiring a 7th character are represented by "+":| |ICD-10 codes will become effective as of October 1, 2015:| |CPT codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |20692||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation system (eg, Ilizarov, Monticelli type)| |20693||Adjustment or revision of external fixation system requiring anesthesia (eg, new pin(s) or wire(s) and/or new ring(s) or bar(s))| |20694||Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system| |20696||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation with stereotactic computer-assisted adjustment (eg, spatial frame), including imaging; initial and subsequent alignment(s), assessment(s), and computation(s) of adjustment schedule(s)| |20697||exchange (ie, removal and replacement) of strut, each| |CPT codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |0232T||Injection(s), platelet rich plasma, any site, including image guidance, harvesting and preparation when performed| |Other CPT codes related to the CPB:| |21110||Application of interdental fixation device for conditions other than fracture or dislocation, includes removal| |21120 - 21196||Repair, revision, and/or reconstruction bones of face| |21206||Osteotomy, maxilla, segmental (e.g., Wassmund or Schuchard)| |21210||Graft, bone; nasal, maxillary or malar areas (includes obtaining graft)| |21247||Reconstruction of mandibular condyle with bone and cartilage autografts (includes obtaining grafts) (eg, for hemifacial microsomia)| |30400 - 30462||Rhinoplasty| |38220||Bone marrow, aspiration only| |42200 - 42225||Palatoplasty| |HCPCS codes not covered for indicationslisted in the CPB:| |S9055||Procuren or other growth factor preparation to promote wound healing| |Other HCPCS codes related to the CPB:| |D6010 - D6199||Implant services| |D7946 - D7949||LeFort procedures I, II, or III| |D8010 - D8999||Orthodontic dental procedures| |ICD-10 codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |M26.00 - M26.59||Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion]| |Q35.1 - Q35.9||Cleft palate| |Q37.0 - Q37.9||Cleft palate with cleft lip| |Q67.0 - Q67.4||Congenital deformities of skull, face and jaw| |Q75.0 - Q75.9||Congenital malformation of skull and face bones [includes hemifacial microstomia]| |Q87.0||Congenital malformation syndromes predominantly affecting facial appearance| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |G47.33||Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)| |M95.2||Other acquired deformity of head [acquired craniofacial defects]| |Z41.1||Encounter for cosmetic surgery| |Z46.3||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of dental prosthetic device| |Z46.4||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of orthodontic device|
D8010
PR LTD ORTHODONT TX PRIMARY DENTITION
HCPCS
The authors concluded that in addition to its positive effect on facial appearance, mandibular distraction osteogenesis is an effective procedure for the treatment of airway obstruction associated with congenital craniofacial defects involving mandibular hypoplasia in appropriately selected patients. |CPT Codes / HCPCS Codes / ICD-10 Codes| |Information in the [brackets] below has been added for clarification purposes. Codes requiring a 7th character are represented by "+":| |ICD-10 codes will become effective as of October 1, 2015:| |CPT codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |20692||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation system (eg, Ilizarov, Monticelli type)| |20693||Adjustment or revision of external fixation system requiring anesthesia (eg, new pin(s) or wire(s) and/or new ring(s) or bar(s))| |20694||Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system| |20696||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation with stereotactic computer-assisted adjustment (eg, spatial frame), including imaging; initial and subsequent alignment(s), assessment(s), and computation(s) of adjustment schedule(s)| |20697||exchange (ie, removal and replacement) of strut, each| |CPT codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |0232T||Injection(s), platelet rich plasma, any site, including image guidance, harvesting and preparation when performed| |Other CPT codes related to the CPB:| |21110||Application of interdental fixation device for conditions other than fracture or dislocation, includes removal| |21120 - 21196||Repair, revision, and/or reconstruction bones of face| |21206||Osteotomy, maxilla, segmental (e.g., Wassmund or Schuchard)| |21210||Graft, bone; nasal, maxillary or malar areas (includes obtaining graft)| |21247||Reconstruction of mandibular condyle with bone and cartilage autografts (includes obtaining grafts) (eg, for hemifacial microsomia)| |30400 - 30462||Rhinoplasty| |38220||Bone marrow, aspiration only| |42200 - 42225||Palatoplasty| |HCPCS codes not covered for indicationslisted in the CPB:| |S9055||Procuren or other growth factor preparation to promote wound healing| |Other HCPCS codes related to the CPB:| |D6010 - D6199||Implant services| |D7946 - D7949||LeFort procedures I, II, or III| |D8010 - D8999||Orthodontic dental procedures| |ICD-10 codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |M26.00 - M26.59||Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion]| |Q35.1 - Q35.9||Cleft palate| |Q37.0 - Q37.9||Cleft palate with cleft lip| |Q67.0 - Q67.4||Congenital deformities of skull, face and jaw| |Q75.0 - Q75.9||Congenital malformation of skull and face bones [includes hemifacial microstomia]| |Q87.0||Congenital malformation syndromes predominantly affecting facial appearance| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |G47.33||Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)| |M95.2||Other acquired deformity of head [acquired craniofacial defects]| |Z41.1||Encounter for cosmetic surgery| |Z46.3||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of dental prosthetic device| |Z46.4||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of orthodontic device|
30462
Revision of nose
HCPCS
The authors concluded that in addition to its positive effect on facial appearance, mandibular distraction osteogenesis is an effective procedure for the treatment of airway obstruction associated with congenital craniofacial defects involving mandibular hypoplasia in appropriately selected patients. |CPT Codes / HCPCS Codes / ICD-10 Codes| |Information in the [brackets] below has been added for clarification purposes. Codes requiring a 7th character are represented by "+":| |ICD-10 codes will become effective as of October 1, 2015:| |CPT codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |20692||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation system (eg, Ilizarov, Monticelli type)| |20693||Adjustment or revision of external fixation system requiring anesthesia (eg, new pin(s) or wire(s) and/or new ring(s) or bar(s))| |20694||Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system| |20696||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation with stereotactic computer-assisted adjustment (eg, spatial frame), including imaging; initial and subsequent alignment(s), assessment(s), and computation(s) of adjustment schedule(s)| |20697||exchange (ie, removal and replacement) of strut, each| |CPT codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |0232T||Injection(s), platelet rich plasma, any site, including image guidance, harvesting and preparation when performed| |Other CPT codes related to the CPB:| |21110||Application of interdental fixation device for conditions other than fracture or dislocation, includes removal| |21120 - 21196||Repair, revision, and/or reconstruction bones of face| |21206||Osteotomy, maxilla, segmental (e.g., Wassmund or Schuchard)| |21210||Graft, bone; nasal, maxillary or malar areas (includes obtaining graft)| |21247||Reconstruction of mandibular condyle with bone and cartilage autografts (includes obtaining grafts) (eg, for hemifacial microsomia)| |30400 - 30462||Rhinoplasty| |38220||Bone marrow, aspiration only| |42200 - 42225||Palatoplasty| |HCPCS codes not covered for indicationslisted in the CPB:| |S9055||Procuren or other growth factor preparation to promote wound healing| |Other HCPCS codes related to the CPB:| |D6010 - D6199||Implant services| |D7946 - D7949||LeFort procedures I, II, or III| |D8010 - D8999||Orthodontic dental procedures| |ICD-10 codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |M26.00 - M26.59||Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion]| |Q35.1 - Q35.9||Cleft palate| |Q37.0 - Q37.9||Cleft palate with cleft lip| |Q67.0 - Q67.4||Congenital deformities of skull, face and jaw| |Q75.0 - Q75.9||Congenital malformation of skull and face bones [includes hemifacial microstomia]| |Q87.0||Congenital malformation syndromes predominantly affecting facial appearance| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |G47.33||Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)| |M95.2||Other acquired deformity of head [acquired craniofacial defects]| |Z41.1||Encounter for cosmetic surgery| |Z46.3||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of dental prosthetic device| |Z46.4||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of orthodontic device|
21110
PR APPL INTERDENTAL FIXATION DEVICE NON-FX/DISLC
HCPCS
The authors concluded that in addition to its positive effect on facial appearance, mandibular distraction osteogenesis is an effective procedure for the treatment of airway obstruction associated with congenital craniofacial defects involving mandibular hypoplasia in appropriately selected patients. |CPT Codes / HCPCS Codes / ICD-10 Codes| |Information in the [brackets] below has been added for clarification purposes. Codes requiring a 7th character are represented by "+":| |ICD-10 codes will become effective as of October 1, 2015:| |CPT codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |20692||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation system (eg, Ilizarov, Monticelli type)| |20693||Adjustment or revision of external fixation system requiring anesthesia (eg, new pin(s) or wire(s) and/or new ring(s) or bar(s))| |20694||Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system| |20696||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation with stereotactic computer-assisted adjustment (eg, spatial frame), including imaging; initial and subsequent alignment(s), assessment(s), and computation(s) of adjustment schedule(s)| |20697||exchange (ie, removal and replacement) of strut, each| |CPT codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |0232T||Injection(s), platelet rich plasma, any site, including image guidance, harvesting and preparation when performed| |Other CPT codes related to the CPB:| |21110||Application of interdental fixation device for conditions other than fracture or dislocation, includes removal| |21120 - 21196||Repair, revision, and/or reconstruction bones of face| |21206||Osteotomy, maxilla, segmental (e.g., Wassmund or Schuchard)| |21210||Graft, bone; nasal, maxillary or malar areas (includes obtaining graft)| |21247||Reconstruction of mandibular condyle with bone and cartilage autografts (includes obtaining grafts) (eg, for hemifacial microsomia)| |30400 - 30462||Rhinoplasty| |38220||Bone marrow, aspiration only| |42200 - 42225||Palatoplasty| |HCPCS codes not covered for indicationslisted in the CPB:| |S9055||Procuren or other growth factor preparation to promote wound healing| |Other HCPCS codes related to the CPB:| |D6010 - D6199||Implant services| |D7946 - D7949||LeFort procedures I, II, or III| |D8010 - D8999||Orthodontic dental procedures| |ICD-10 codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |M26.00 - M26.59||Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion]| |Q35.1 - Q35.9||Cleft palate| |Q37.0 - Q37.9||Cleft palate with cleft lip| |Q67.0 - Q67.4||Congenital deformities of skull, face and jaw| |Q75.0 - Q75.9||Congenital malformation of skull and face bones [includes hemifacial microstomia]| |Q87.0||Congenital malformation syndromes predominantly affecting facial appearance| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |G47.33||Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)| |M95.2||Other acquired deformity of head [acquired craniofacial defects]| |Z41.1||Encounter for cosmetic surgery| |Z46.3||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of dental prosthetic device| |Z46.4||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of orthodontic device|
0232T
Njx platelet plasma
HCPCS
The authors concluded that in addition to its positive effect on facial appearance, mandibular distraction osteogenesis is an effective procedure for the treatment of airway obstruction associated with congenital craniofacial defects involving mandibular hypoplasia in appropriately selected patients. |CPT Codes / HCPCS Codes / ICD-10 Codes| |Information in the [brackets] below has been added for clarification purposes. Codes requiring a 7th character are represented by "+":| |ICD-10 codes will become effective as of October 1, 2015:| |CPT codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |20692||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation system (eg, Ilizarov, Monticelli type)| |20693||Adjustment or revision of external fixation system requiring anesthesia (eg, new pin(s) or wire(s) and/or new ring(s) or bar(s))| |20694||Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system| |20696||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation with stereotactic computer-assisted adjustment (eg, spatial frame), including imaging; initial and subsequent alignment(s), assessment(s), and computation(s) of adjustment schedule(s)| |20697||exchange (ie, removal and replacement) of strut, each| |CPT codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |0232T||Injection(s), platelet rich plasma, any site, including image guidance, harvesting and preparation when performed| |Other CPT codes related to the CPB:| |21110||Application of interdental fixation device for conditions other than fracture or dislocation, includes removal| |21120 - 21196||Repair, revision, and/or reconstruction bones of face| |21206||Osteotomy, maxilla, segmental (e.g., Wassmund or Schuchard)| |21210||Graft, bone; nasal, maxillary or malar areas (includes obtaining graft)| |21247||Reconstruction of mandibular condyle with bone and cartilage autografts (includes obtaining grafts) (eg, for hemifacial microsomia)| |30400 - 30462||Rhinoplasty| |38220||Bone marrow, aspiration only| |42200 - 42225||Palatoplasty| |HCPCS codes not covered for indicationslisted in the CPB:| |S9055||Procuren or other growth factor preparation to promote wound healing| |Other HCPCS codes related to the CPB:| |D6010 - D6199||Implant services| |D7946 - D7949||LeFort procedures I, II, or III| |D8010 - D8999||Orthodontic dental procedures| |ICD-10 codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |M26.00 - M26.59||Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion]| |Q35.1 - Q35.9||Cleft palate| |Q37.0 - Q37.9||Cleft palate with cleft lip| |Q67.0 - Q67.4||Congenital deformities of skull, face and jaw| |Q75.0 - Q75.9||Congenital malformation of skull and face bones [includes hemifacial microstomia]| |Q87.0||Congenital malformation syndromes predominantly affecting facial appearance| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |G47.33||Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)| |M95.2||Other acquired deformity of head [acquired craniofacial defects]| |Z41.1||Encounter for cosmetic surgery| |Z46.3||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of dental prosthetic device| |Z46.4||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of orthodontic device|
21210
PR GRAFT BONE NASAL/MAXILLARY/MALAR AREAS
HCPCS
The authors concluded that in addition to its positive effect on facial appearance, mandibular distraction osteogenesis is an effective procedure for the treatment of airway obstruction associated with congenital craniofacial defects involving mandibular hypoplasia in appropriately selected patients. |CPT Codes / HCPCS Codes / ICD-10 Codes| |Information in the [brackets] below has been added for clarification purposes. Codes requiring a 7th character are represented by "+":| |ICD-10 codes will become effective as of October 1, 2015:| |CPT codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |20692||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation system (eg, Ilizarov, Monticelli type)| |20693||Adjustment or revision of external fixation system requiring anesthesia (eg, new pin(s) or wire(s) and/or new ring(s) or bar(s))| |20694||Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system| |20696||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation with stereotactic computer-assisted adjustment (eg, spatial frame), including imaging; initial and subsequent alignment(s), assessment(s), and computation(s) of adjustment schedule(s)| |20697||exchange (ie, removal and replacement) of strut, each| |CPT codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |0232T||Injection(s), platelet rich plasma, any site, including image guidance, harvesting and preparation when performed| |Other CPT codes related to the CPB:| |21110||Application of interdental fixation device for conditions other than fracture or dislocation, includes removal| |21120 - 21196||Repair, revision, and/or reconstruction bones of face| |21206||Osteotomy, maxilla, segmental (e.g., Wassmund or Schuchard)| |21210||Graft, bone; nasal, maxillary or malar areas (includes obtaining graft)| |21247||Reconstruction of mandibular condyle with bone and cartilage autografts (includes obtaining grafts) (eg, for hemifacial microsomia)| |30400 - 30462||Rhinoplasty| |38220||Bone marrow, aspiration only| |42200 - 42225||Palatoplasty| |HCPCS codes not covered for indicationslisted in the CPB:| |S9055||Procuren or other growth factor preparation to promote wound healing| |Other HCPCS codes related to the CPB:| |D6010 - D6199||Implant services| |D7946 - D7949||LeFort procedures I, II, or III| |D8010 - D8999||Orthodontic dental procedures| |ICD-10 codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |M26.00 - M26.59||Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion]| |Q35.1 - Q35.9||Cleft palate| |Q37.0 - Q37.9||Cleft palate with cleft lip| |Q67.0 - Q67.4||Congenital deformities of skull, face and jaw| |Q75.0 - Q75.9||Congenital malformation of skull and face bones [includes hemifacial microstomia]| |Q87.0||Congenital malformation syndromes predominantly affecting facial appearance| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |G47.33||Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)| |M95.2||Other acquired deformity of head [acquired craniofacial defects]| |Z41.1||Encounter for cosmetic surgery| |Z46.3||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of dental prosthetic device| |Z46.4||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of orthodontic device|
20696
PR APP MLTPLN UNI XTRNL FIX STRTCTC ADJMT 1ST&SUBSQ
HCPCS
The authors concluded that in addition to its positive effect on facial appearance, mandibular distraction osteogenesis is an effective procedure for the treatment of airway obstruction associated with congenital craniofacial defects involving mandibular hypoplasia in appropriately selected patients. |CPT Codes / HCPCS Codes / ICD-10 Codes| |Information in the [brackets] below has been added for clarification purposes. Codes requiring a 7th character are represented by "+":| |ICD-10 codes will become effective as of October 1, 2015:| |CPT codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |20692||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation system (eg, Ilizarov, Monticelli type)| |20693||Adjustment or revision of external fixation system requiring anesthesia (eg, new pin(s) or wire(s) and/or new ring(s) or bar(s))| |20694||Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system| |20696||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation with stereotactic computer-assisted adjustment (eg, spatial frame), including imaging; initial and subsequent alignment(s), assessment(s), and computation(s) of adjustment schedule(s)| |20697||exchange (ie, removal and replacement) of strut, each| |CPT codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |0232T||Injection(s), platelet rich plasma, any site, including image guidance, harvesting and preparation when performed| |Other CPT codes related to the CPB:| |21110||Application of interdental fixation device for conditions other than fracture or dislocation, includes removal| |21120 - 21196||Repair, revision, and/or reconstruction bones of face| |21206||Osteotomy, maxilla, segmental (e.g., Wassmund or Schuchard)| |21210||Graft, bone; nasal, maxillary or malar areas (includes obtaining graft)| |21247||Reconstruction of mandibular condyle with bone and cartilage autografts (includes obtaining grafts) (eg, for hemifacial microsomia)| |30400 - 30462||Rhinoplasty| |38220||Bone marrow, aspiration only| |42200 - 42225||Palatoplasty| |HCPCS codes not covered for indicationslisted in the CPB:| |S9055||Procuren or other growth factor preparation to promote wound healing| |Other HCPCS codes related to the CPB:| |D6010 - D6199||Implant services| |D7946 - D7949||LeFort procedures I, II, or III| |D8010 - D8999||Orthodontic dental procedures| |ICD-10 codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |M26.00 - M26.59||Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion]| |Q35.1 - Q35.9||Cleft palate| |Q37.0 - Q37.9||Cleft palate with cleft lip| |Q67.0 - Q67.4||Congenital deformities of skull, face and jaw| |Q75.0 - Q75.9||Congenital malformation of skull and face bones [includes hemifacial microstomia]| |Q87.0||Congenital malformation syndromes predominantly affecting facial appearance| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |G47.33||Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)| |M95.2||Other acquired deformity of head [acquired craniofacial defects]| |Z41.1||Encounter for cosmetic surgery| |Z46.3||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of dental prosthetic device| |Z46.4||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of orthodontic device|
30400
Reconstruction of nose
HCPCS
The authors concluded that in addition to its positive effect on facial appearance, mandibular distraction osteogenesis is an effective procedure for the treatment of airway obstruction associated with congenital craniofacial defects involving mandibular hypoplasia in appropriately selected patients. |CPT Codes / HCPCS Codes / ICD-10 Codes| |Information in the [brackets] below has been added for clarification purposes. Codes requiring a 7th character are represented by "+":| |ICD-10 codes will become effective as of October 1, 2015:| |CPT codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |20692||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation system (eg, Ilizarov, Monticelli type)| |20693||Adjustment or revision of external fixation system requiring anesthesia (eg, new pin(s) or wire(s) and/or new ring(s) or bar(s))| |20694||Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system| |20696||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation with stereotactic computer-assisted adjustment (eg, spatial frame), including imaging; initial and subsequent alignment(s), assessment(s), and computation(s) of adjustment schedule(s)| |20697||exchange (ie, removal and replacement) of strut, each| |CPT codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |0232T||Injection(s), platelet rich plasma, any site, including image guidance, harvesting and preparation when performed| |Other CPT codes related to the CPB:| |21110||Application of interdental fixation device for conditions other than fracture or dislocation, includes removal| |21120 - 21196||Repair, revision, and/or reconstruction bones of face| |21206||Osteotomy, maxilla, segmental (e.g., Wassmund or Schuchard)| |21210||Graft, bone; nasal, maxillary or malar areas (includes obtaining graft)| |21247||Reconstruction of mandibular condyle with bone and cartilage autografts (includes obtaining grafts) (eg, for hemifacial microsomia)| |30400 - 30462||Rhinoplasty| |38220||Bone marrow, aspiration only| |42200 - 42225||Palatoplasty| |HCPCS codes not covered for indicationslisted in the CPB:| |S9055||Procuren or other growth factor preparation to promote wound healing| |Other HCPCS codes related to the CPB:| |D6010 - D6199||Implant services| |D7946 - D7949||LeFort procedures I, II, or III| |D8010 - D8999||Orthodontic dental procedures| |ICD-10 codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |M26.00 - M26.59||Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion]| |Q35.1 - Q35.9||Cleft palate| |Q37.0 - Q37.9||Cleft palate with cleft lip| |Q67.0 - Q67.4||Congenital deformities of skull, face and jaw| |Q75.0 - Q75.9||Congenital malformation of skull and face bones [includes hemifacial microstomia]| |Q87.0||Congenital malformation syndromes predominantly affecting facial appearance| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |G47.33||Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)| |M95.2||Other acquired deformity of head [acquired craniofacial defects]| |Z41.1||Encounter for cosmetic surgery| |Z46.3||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of dental prosthetic device| |Z46.4||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of orthodontic device|
21120
Reconstruction of chin
HCPCS
The authors concluded that in addition to its positive effect on facial appearance, mandibular distraction osteogenesis is an effective procedure for the treatment of airway obstruction associated with congenital craniofacial defects involving mandibular hypoplasia in appropriately selected patients. |CPT Codes / HCPCS Codes / ICD-10 Codes| |Information in the [brackets] below has been added for clarification purposes. Codes requiring a 7th character are represented by "+":| |ICD-10 codes will become effective as of October 1, 2015:| |CPT codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |20692||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation system (eg, Ilizarov, Monticelli type)| |20693||Adjustment or revision of external fixation system requiring anesthesia (eg, new pin(s) or wire(s) and/or new ring(s) or bar(s))| |20694||Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system| |20696||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation with stereotactic computer-assisted adjustment (eg, spatial frame), including imaging; initial and subsequent alignment(s), assessment(s), and computation(s) of adjustment schedule(s)| |20697||exchange (ie, removal and replacement) of strut, each| |CPT codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |0232T||Injection(s), platelet rich plasma, any site, including image guidance, harvesting and preparation when performed| |Other CPT codes related to the CPB:| |21110||Application of interdental fixation device for conditions other than fracture or dislocation, includes removal| |21120 - 21196||Repair, revision, and/or reconstruction bones of face| |21206||Osteotomy, maxilla, segmental (e.g., Wassmund or Schuchard)| |21210||Graft, bone; nasal, maxillary or malar areas (includes obtaining graft)| |21247||Reconstruction of mandibular condyle with bone and cartilage autografts (includes obtaining grafts) (eg, for hemifacial microsomia)| |30400 - 30462||Rhinoplasty| |38220||Bone marrow, aspiration only| |42200 - 42225||Palatoplasty| |HCPCS codes not covered for indicationslisted in the CPB:| |S9055||Procuren or other growth factor preparation to promote wound healing| |Other HCPCS codes related to the CPB:| |D6010 - D6199||Implant services| |D7946 - D7949||LeFort procedures I, II, or III| |D8010 - D8999||Orthodontic dental procedures| |ICD-10 codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |M26.00 - M26.59||Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion]| |Q35.1 - Q35.9||Cleft palate| |Q37.0 - Q37.9||Cleft palate with cleft lip| |Q67.0 - Q67.4||Congenital deformities of skull, face and jaw| |Q75.0 - Q75.9||Congenital malformation of skull and face bones [includes hemifacial microstomia]| |Q87.0||Congenital malformation syndromes predominantly affecting facial appearance| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |G47.33||Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)| |M95.2||Other acquired deformity of head [acquired craniofacial defects]| |Z41.1||Encounter for cosmetic surgery| |Z46.3||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of dental prosthetic device| |Z46.4||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of orthodontic device|
20692
PR APPLICATION MULTIPLANE EXTERNAL FIXATION SYSTEM
HCPCS
The authors concluded that in addition to its positive effect on facial appearance, mandibular distraction osteogenesis is an effective procedure for the treatment of airway obstruction associated with congenital craniofacial defects involving mandibular hypoplasia in appropriately selected patients. |CPT Codes / HCPCS Codes / ICD-10 Codes| |Information in the [brackets] below has been added for clarification purposes. Codes requiring a 7th character are represented by "+":| |ICD-10 codes will become effective as of October 1, 2015:| |CPT codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |20692||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation system (eg, Ilizarov, Monticelli type)| |20693||Adjustment or revision of external fixation system requiring anesthesia (eg, new pin(s) or wire(s) and/or new ring(s) or bar(s))| |20694||Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system| |20696||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation with stereotactic computer-assisted adjustment (eg, spatial frame), including imaging; initial and subsequent alignment(s), assessment(s), and computation(s) of adjustment schedule(s)| |20697||exchange (ie, removal and replacement) of strut, each| |CPT codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |0232T||Injection(s), platelet rich plasma, any site, including image guidance, harvesting and preparation when performed| |Other CPT codes related to the CPB:| |21110||Application of interdental fixation device for conditions other than fracture or dislocation, includes removal| |21120 - 21196||Repair, revision, and/or reconstruction bones of face| |21206||Osteotomy, maxilla, segmental (e.g., Wassmund or Schuchard)| |21210||Graft, bone; nasal, maxillary or malar areas (includes obtaining graft)| |21247||Reconstruction of mandibular condyle with bone and cartilage autografts (includes obtaining grafts) (eg, for hemifacial microsomia)| |30400 - 30462||Rhinoplasty| |38220||Bone marrow, aspiration only| |42200 - 42225||Palatoplasty| |HCPCS codes not covered for indicationslisted in the CPB:| |S9055||Procuren or other growth factor preparation to promote wound healing| |Other HCPCS codes related to the CPB:| |D6010 - D6199||Implant services| |D7946 - D7949||LeFort procedures I, II, or III| |D8010 - D8999||Orthodontic dental procedures| |ICD-10 codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |M26.00 - M26.59||Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion]| |Q35.1 - Q35.9||Cleft palate| |Q37.0 - Q37.9||Cleft palate with cleft lip| |Q67.0 - Q67.4||Congenital deformities of skull, face and jaw| |Q75.0 - Q75.9||Congenital malformation of skull and face bones [includes hemifacial microstomia]| |Q87.0||Congenital malformation syndromes predominantly affecting facial appearance| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |G47.33||Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)| |M95.2||Other acquired deformity of head [acquired craniofacial defects]| |Z41.1||Encounter for cosmetic surgery| |Z46.3||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of dental prosthetic device| |Z46.4||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of orthodontic device|
38220
PR DIAGNOSTIC BONE MARROW ASPIRATIONS
HCPCS
The authors concluded that in addition to its positive effect on facial appearance, mandibular distraction osteogenesis is an effective procedure for the treatment of airway obstruction associated with congenital craniofacial defects involving mandibular hypoplasia in appropriately selected patients. |CPT Codes / HCPCS Codes / ICD-10 Codes| |Information in the [brackets] below has been added for clarification purposes. Codes requiring a 7th character are represented by "+":| |ICD-10 codes will become effective as of October 1, 2015:| |CPT codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |20692||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation system (eg, Ilizarov, Monticelli type)| |20693||Adjustment or revision of external fixation system requiring anesthesia (eg, new pin(s) or wire(s) and/or new ring(s) or bar(s))| |20694||Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system| |20696||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation with stereotactic computer-assisted adjustment (eg, spatial frame), including imaging; initial and subsequent alignment(s), assessment(s), and computation(s) of adjustment schedule(s)| |20697||exchange (ie, removal and replacement) of strut, each| |CPT codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |0232T||Injection(s), platelet rich plasma, any site, including image guidance, harvesting and preparation when performed| |Other CPT codes related to the CPB:| |21110||Application of interdental fixation device for conditions other than fracture or dislocation, includes removal| |21120 - 21196||Repair, revision, and/or reconstruction bones of face| |21206||Osteotomy, maxilla, segmental (e.g., Wassmund or Schuchard)| |21210||Graft, bone; nasal, maxillary or malar areas (includes obtaining graft)| |21247||Reconstruction of mandibular condyle with bone and cartilage autografts (includes obtaining grafts) (eg, for hemifacial microsomia)| |30400 - 30462||Rhinoplasty| |38220||Bone marrow, aspiration only| |42200 - 42225||Palatoplasty| |HCPCS codes not covered for indicationslisted in the CPB:| |S9055||Procuren or other growth factor preparation to promote wound healing| |Other HCPCS codes related to the CPB:| |D6010 - D6199||Implant services| |D7946 - D7949||LeFort procedures I, II, or III| |D8010 - D8999||Orthodontic dental procedures| |ICD-10 codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |M26.00 - M26.59||Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion]| |Q35.1 - Q35.9||Cleft palate| |Q37.0 - Q37.9||Cleft palate with cleft lip| |Q67.0 - Q67.4||Congenital deformities of skull, face and jaw| |Q75.0 - Q75.9||Congenital malformation of skull and face bones [includes hemifacial microstomia]| |Q87.0||Congenital malformation syndromes predominantly affecting facial appearance| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |G47.33||Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)| |M95.2||Other acquired deformity of head [acquired craniofacial defects]| |Z41.1||Encounter for cosmetic surgery| |Z46.3||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of dental prosthetic device| |Z46.4||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of orthodontic device|
D7949
Reconstruct midface w/graft
HCPCS
The authors concluded that in addition to its positive effect on facial appearance, mandibular distraction osteogenesis is an effective procedure for the treatment of airway obstruction associated with congenital craniofacial defects involving mandibular hypoplasia in appropriately selected patients. |CPT Codes / HCPCS Codes / ICD-10 Codes| |Information in the [brackets] below has been added for clarification purposes. Codes requiring a 7th character are represented by "+":| |ICD-10 codes will become effective as of October 1, 2015:| |CPT codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |20692||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation system (eg, Ilizarov, Monticelli type)| |20693||Adjustment or revision of external fixation system requiring anesthesia (eg, new pin(s) or wire(s) and/or new ring(s) or bar(s))| |20694||Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system| |20696||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation with stereotactic computer-assisted adjustment (eg, spatial frame), including imaging; initial and subsequent alignment(s), assessment(s), and computation(s) of adjustment schedule(s)| |20697||exchange (ie, removal and replacement) of strut, each| |CPT codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |0232T||Injection(s), platelet rich plasma, any site, including image guidance, harvesting and preparation when performed| |Other CPT codes related to the CPB:| |21110||Application of interdental fixation device for conditions other than fracture or dislocation, includes removal| |21120 - 21196||Repair, revision, and/or reconstruction bones of face| |21206||Osteotomy, maxilla, segmental (e.g., Wassmund or Schuchard)| |21210||Graft, bone; nasal, maxillary or malar areas (includes obtaining graft)| |21247||Reconstruction of mandibular condyle with bone and cartilage autografts (includes obtaining grafts) (eg, for hemifacial microsomia)| |30400 - 30462||Rhinoplasty| |38220||Bone marrow, aspiration only| |42200 - 42225||Palatoplasty| |HCPCS codes not covered for indicationslisted in the CPB:| |S9055||Procuren or other growth factor preparation to promote wound healing| |Other HCPCS codes related to the CPB:| |D6010 - D6199||Implant services| |D7946 - D7949||LeFort procedures I, II, or III| |D8010 - D8999||Orthodontic dental procedures| |ICD-10 codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |M26.00 - M26.59||Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion]| |Q35.1 - Q35.9||Cleft palate| |Q37.0 - Q37.9||Cleft palate with cleft lip| |Q67.0 - Q67.4||Congenital deformities of skull, face and jaw| |Q75.0 - Q75.9||Congenital malformation of skull and face bones [includes hemifacial microstomia]| |Q87.0||Congenital malformation syndromes predominantly affecting facial appearance| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |G47.33||Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)| |M95.2||Other acquired deformity of head [acquired craniofacial defects]| |Z41.1||Encounter for cosmetic surgery| |Z46.3||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of dental prosthetic device| |Z46.4||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of orthodontic device|
42225
Reconstruct cleft palate
HCPCS
The authors concluded that in addition to its positive effect on facial appearance, mandibular distraction osteogenesis is an effective procedure for the treatment of airway obstruction associated with congenital craniofacial defects involving mandibular hypoplasia in appropriately selected patients. |CPT Codes / HCPCS Codes / ICD-10 Codes| |Information in the [brackets] below has been added for clarification purposes. Codes requiring a 7th character are represented by "+":| |ICD-10 codes will become effective as of October 1, 2015:| |CPT codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |20692||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation system (eg, Ilizarov, Monticelli type)| |20693||Adjustment or revision of external fixation system requiring anesthesia (eg, new pin(s) or wire(s) and/or new ring(s) or bar(s))| |20694||Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system| |20696||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation with stereotactic computer-assisted adjustment (eg, spatial frame), including imaging; initial and subsequent alignment(s), assessment(s), and computation(s) of adjustment schedule(s)| |20697||exchange (ie, removal and replacement) of strut, each| |CPT codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |0232T||Injection(s), platelet rich plasma, any site, including image guidance, harvesting and preparation when performed| |Other CPT codes related to the CPB:| |21110||Application of interdental fixation device for conditions other than fracture or dislocation, includes removal| |21120 - 21196||Repair, revision, and/or reconstruction bones of face| |21206||Osteotomy, maxilla, segmental (e.g., Wassmund or Schuchard)| |21210||Graft, bone; nasal, maxillary or malar areas (includes obtaining graft)| |21247||Reconstruction of mandibular condyle with bone and cartilage autografts (includes obtaining grafts) (eg, for hemifacial microsomia)| |30400 - 30462||Rhinoplasty| |38220||Bone marrow, aspiration only| |42200 - 42225||Palatoplasty| |HCPCS codes not covered for indicationslisted in the CPB:| |S9055||Procuren or other growth factor preparation to promote wound healing| |Other HCPCS codes related to the CPB:| |D6010 - D6199||Implant services| |D7946 - D7949||LeFort procedures I, II, or III| |D8010 - D8999||Orthodontic dental procedures| |ICD-10 codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |M26.00 - M26.59||Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion]| |Q35.1 - Q35.9||Cleft palate| |Q37.0 - Q37.9||Cleft palate with cleft lip| |Q67.0 - Q67.4||Congenital deformities of skull, face and jaw| |Q75.0 - Q75.9||Congenital malformation of skull and face bones [includes hemifacial microstomia]| |Q87.0||Congenital malformation syndromes predominantly affecting facial appearance| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |G47.33||Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)| |M95.2||Other acquired deformity of head [acquired craniofacial defects]| |Z41.1||Encounter for cosmetic surgery| |Z46.3||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of dental prosthetic device| |Z46.4||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of orthodontic device|
20697
PR APP MLTPLN UNI XTRNL FIX STRTCTC ADJMT EXCHANGE
HCPCS
The authors concluded that in addition to its positive effect on facial appearance, mandibular distraction osteogenesis is an effective procedure for the treatment of airway obstruction associated with congenital craniofacial defects involving mandibular hypoplasia in appropriately selected patients. |CPT Codes / HCPCS Codes / ICD-10 Codes| |Information in the [brackets] below has been added for clarification purposes. Codes requiring a 7th character are represented by "+":| |ICD-10 codes will become effective as of October 1, 2015:| |CPT codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |20692||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation system (eg, Ilizarov, Monticelli type)| |20693||Adjustment or revision of external fixation system requiring anesthesia (eg, new pin(s) or wire(s) and/or new ring(s) or bar(s))| |20694||Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system| |20696||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation with stereotactic computer-assisted adjustment (eg, spatial frame), including imaging; initial and subsequent alignment(s), assessment(s), and computation(s) of adjustment schedule(s)| |20697||exchange (ie, removal and replacement) of strut, each| |CPT codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |0232T||Injection(s), platelet rich plasma, any site, including image guidance, harvesting and preparation when performed| |Other CPT codes related to the CPB:| |21110||Application of interdental fixation device for conditions other than fracture or dislocation, includes removal| |21120 - 21196||Repair, revision, and/or reconstruction bones of face| |21206||Osteotomy, maxilla, segmental (e.g., Wassmund or Schuchard)| |21210||Graft, bone; nasal, maxillary or malar areas (includes obtaining graft)| |21247||Reconstruction of mandibular condyle with bone and cartilage autografts (includes obtaining grafts) (eg, for hemifacial microsomia)| |30400 - 30462||Rhinoplasty| |38220||Bone marrow, aspiration only| |42200 - 42225||Palatoplasty| |HCPCS codes not covered for indicationslisted in the CPB:| |S9055||Procuren or other growth factor preparation to promote wound healing| |Other HCPCS codes related to the CPB:| |D6010 - D6199||Implant services| |D7946 - D7949||LeFort procedures I, II, or III| |D8010 - D8999||Orthodontic dental procedures| |ICD-10 codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |M26.00 - M26.59||Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion]| |Q35.1 - Q35.9||Cleft palate| |Q37.0 - Q37.9||Cleft palate with cleft lip| |Q67.0 - Q67.4||Congenital deformities of skull, face and jaw| |Q75.0 - Q75.9||Congenital malformation of skull and face bones [includes hemifacial microstomia]| |Q87.0||Congenital malformation syndromes predominantly affecting facial appearance| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |G47.33||Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)| |M95.2||Other acquired deformity of head [acquired craniofacial defects]| |Z41.1||Encounter for cosmetic surgery| |Z46.3||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of dental prosthetic device| |Z46.4||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of orthodontic device|
D6010
PR SURG PLCMT IMPL BODY: ENDOSTEAL
HCPCS
The authors concluded that in addition to its positive effect on facial appearance, mandibular distraction osteogenesis is an effective procedure for the treatment of airway obstruction associated with congenital craniofacial defects involving mandibular hypoplasia in appropriately selected patients. |CPT Codes / HCPCS Codes / ICD-10 Codes| |Information in the [brackets] below has been added for clarification purposes. Codes requiring a 7th character are represented by "+":| |ICD-10 codes will become effective as of October 1, 2015:| |CPT codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |20692||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation system (eg, Ilizarov, Monticelli type)| |20693||Adjustment or revision of external fixation system requiring anesthesia (eg, new pin(s) or wire(s) and/or new ring(s) or bar(s))| |20694||Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system| |20696||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation with stereotactic computer-assisted adjustment (eg, spatial frame), including imaging; initial and subsequent alignment(s), assessment(s), and computation(s) of adjustment schedule(s)| |20697||exchange (ie, removal and replacement) of strut, each| |CPT codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |0232T||Injection(s), platelet rich plasma, any site, including image guidance, harvesting and preparation when performed| |Other CPT codes related to the CPB:| |21110||Application of interdental fixation device for conditions other than fracture or dislocation, includes removal| |21120 - 21196||Repair, revision, and/or reconstruction bones of face| |21206||Osteotomy, maxilla, segmental (e.g., Wassmund or Schuchard)| |21210||Graft, bone; nasal, maxillary or malar areas (includes obtaining graft)| |21247||Reconstruction of mandibular condyle with bone and cartilage autografts (includes obtaining grafts) (eg, for hemifacial microsomia)| |30400 - 30462||Rhinoplasty| |38220||Bone marrow, aspiration only| |42200 - 42225||Palatoplasty| |HCPCS codes not covered for indicationslisted in the CPB:| |S9055||Procuren or other growth factor preparation to promote wound healing| |Other HCPCS codes related to the CPB:| |D6010 - D6199||Implant services| |D7946 - D7949||LeFort procedures I, II, or III| |D8010 - D8999||Orthodontic dental procedures| |ICD-10 codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |M26.00 - M26.59||Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion]| |Q35.1 - Q35.9||Cleft palate| |Q37.0 - Q37.9||Cleft palate with cleft lip| |Q67.0 - Q67.4||Congenital deformities of skull, face and jaw| |Q75.0 - Q75.9||Congenital malformation of skull and face bones [includes hemifacial microstomia]| |Q87.0||Congenital malformation syndromes predominantly affecting facial appearance| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |G47.33||Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)| |M95.2||Other acquired deformity of head [acquired craniofacial defects]| |Z41.1||Encounter for cosmetic surgery| |Z46.3||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of dental prosthetic device| |Z46.4||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of orthodontic device|
S9055
Procuren or other growth fac
HCPCS
The authors concluded that in addition to its positive effect on facial appearance, mandibular distraction osteogenesis is an effective procedure for the treatment of airway obstruction associated with congenital craniofacial defects involving mandibular hypoplasia in appropriately selected patients. |CPT Codes / HCPCS Codes / ICD-10 Codes| |Information in the [brackets] below has been added for clarification purposes. Codes requiring a 7th character are represented by "+":| |ICD-10 codes will become effective as of October 1, 2015:| |CPT codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |20692||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation system (eg, Ilizarov, Monticelli type)| |20693||Adjustment or revision of external fixation system requiring anesthesia (eg, new pin(s) or wire(s) and/or new ring(s) or bar(s))| |20694||Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system| |20696||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation with stereotactic computer-assisted adjustment (eg, spatial frame), including imaging; initial and subsequent alignment(s), assessment(s), and computation(s) of adjustment schedule(s)| |20697||exchange (ie, removal and replacement) of strut, each| |CPT codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |0232T||Injection(s), platelet rich plasma, any site, including image guidance, harvesting and preparation when performed| |Other CPT codes related to the CPB:| |21110||Application of interdental fixation device for conditions other than fracture or dislocation, includes removal| |21120 - 21196||Repair, revision, and/or reconstruction bones of face| |21206||Osteotomy, maxilla, segmental (e.g., Wassmund or Schuchard)| |21210||Graft, bone; nasal, maxillary or malar areas (includes obtaining graft)| |21247||Reconstruction of mandibular condyle with bone and cartilage autografts (includes obtaining grafts) (eg, for hemifacial microsomia)| |30400 - 30462||Rhinoplasty| |38220||Bone marrow, aspiration only| |42200 - 42225||Palatoplasty| |HCPCS codes not covered for indicationslisted in the CPB:| |S9055||Procuren or other growth factor preparation to promote wound healing| |Other HCPCS codes related to the CPB:| |D6010 - D6199||Implant services| |D7946 - D7949||LeFort procedures I, II, or III| |D8010 - D8999||Orthodontic dental procedures| |ICD-10 codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |M26.00 - M26.59||Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion]| |Q35.1 - Q35.9||Cleft palate| |Q37.0 - Q37.9||Cleft palate with cleft lip| |Q67.0 - Q67.4||Congenital deformities of skull, face and jaw| |Q75.0 - Q75.9||Congenital malformation of skull and face bones [includes hemifacial microstomia]| |Q87.0||Congenital malformation syndromes predominantly affecting facial appearance| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |G47.33||Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)| |M95.2||Other acquired deformity of head [acquired craniofacial defects]| |Z41.1||Encounter for cosmetic surgery| |Z46.3||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of dental prosthetic device| |Z46.4||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of orthodontic device|
D7946
Reconstruction maxilla total
HCPCS
The authors concluded that in addition to its positive effect on facial appearance, mandibular distraction osteogenesis is an effective procedure for the treatment of airway obstruction associated with congenital craniofacial defects involving mandibular hypoplasia in appropriately selected patients. |CPT Codes / HCPCS Codes / ICD-10 Codes| |Information in the [brackets] below has been added for clarification purposes. Codes requiring a 7th character are represented by "+":| |ICD-10 codes will become effective as of October 1, 2015:| |CPT codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |20692||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation system (eg, Ilizarov, Monticelli type)| |20693||Adjustment or revision of external fixation system requiring anesthesia (eg, new pin(s) or wire(s) and/or new ring(s) or bar(s))| |20694||Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system| |20696||Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than one plane), unilateral, external fixation with stereotactic computer-assisted adjustment (eg, spatial frame), including imaging; initial and subsequent alignment(s), assessment(s), and computation(s) of adjustment schedule(s)| |20697||exchange (ie, removal and replacement) of strut, each| |CPT codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |0232T||Injection(s), platelet rich plasma, any site, including image guidance, harvesting and preparation when performed| |Other CPT codes related to the CPB:| |21110||Application of interdental fixation device for conditions other than fracture or dislocation, includes removal| |21120 - 21196||Repair, revision, and/or reconstruction bones of face| |21206||Osteotomy, maxilla, segmental (e.g., Wassmund or Schuchard)| |21210||Graft, bone; nasal, maxillary or malar areas (includes obtaining graft)| |21247||Reconstruction of mandibular condyle with bone and cartilage autografts (includes obtaining grafts) (eg, for hemifacial microsomia)| |30400 - 30462||Rhinoplasty| |38220||Bone marrow, aspiration only| |42200 - 42225||Palatoplasty| |HCPCS codes not covered for indicationslisted in the CPB:| |S9055||Procuren or other growth factor preparation to promote wound healing| |Other HCPCS codes related to the CPB:| |D6010 - D6199||Implant services| |D7946 - D7949||LeFort procedures I, II, or III| |D8010 - D8999||Orthodontic dental procedures| |ICD-10 codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |M26.00 - M26.59||Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion]| |Q35.1 - Q35.9||Cleft palate| |Q37.0 - Q37.9||Cleft palate with cleft lip| |Q67.0 - Q67.4||Congenital deformities of skull, face and jaw| |Q75.0 - Q75.9||Congenital malformation of skull and face bones [includes hemifacial microstomia]| |Q87.0||Congenital malformation syndromes predominantly affecting facial appearance| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |G47.33||Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)| |M95.2||Other acquired deformity of head [acquired craniofacial defects]| |Z41.1||Encounter for cosmetic surgery| |Z46.3||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of dental prosthetic device| |Z46.4||Encounter for fitting and adjustment of orthodontic device|
1996
Daily Hospital Management Of Epidural Or Subarachnoid Continuous Drug Administration
HCPCS
HCPCS Level III contains alphanumeric codes that are assigned by Medicaid state agencies to identify additional items and services not included in levels I or II. These are usually called "local codes", and must have "W", "X", "Y", or "Z" in the first position. HCPCS Procedure Modifier Codes can be used with all three levels, with the WA - ZY range used for locally assigned procedure modifiers. - Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) – A law passed in 1996 which is also sometimes called the “Kassebaum-Kennedy” law. This law expands healthcare coverage for patients who have lost or changed jobs, or have pre-existing conditions.
1996
Daily Hospital Management Of Epidural Or Subarachnoid Continuous Drug Administration
HCPCS
These are usually called "local codes", and must have "W", "X", "Y", or "Z" in the first position. HCPCS Procedure Modifier Codes can be used with all three levels, with the WA - ZY range used for locally assigned procedure modifiers. - Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) – A law passed in 1996 which is also sometimes called the “Kassebaum-Kennedy” law. This law expands healthcare coverage for patients who have lost or changed jobs, or have pre-existing conditions. HIPAA does not replace the states' roles as primary regulators of insurance.
A9580
Sodium fluoride f-18, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 30 millicuries
HCPCS
04/12/2010: Description section revised to add the four oncologic applications of PET Scanning; Policy section revised to add indications considered medically necessary for Melanoma, Lymphoma, lung; colorectal; pancreatic; head & neck; esophageal; breast; ovarian and testicular cancers. Added indications considered medically necessary for differentiated thyroid and cervical cancers; added prostate cancer and cancer surveillance as investigational for all indications. Code reference section revised to add the following ICD-9 diagnosis codes to the covered codes table: 140.0 - 140.9; 141.0 - 141.9; 142.0 - 142.9; 143.0 - 143.9; 150.0 -150.9; 151.0 - 151.9, 155.1; 156.0; 156.2; 157.0 -157.9; 158.0 - 158.9; 159.0 - 159.9; 174.0 - 174.5 and 174.8 - 174.9; 175.0; 175.9; 180.0 - 180.9; 180.3 -183.9; 186.0; 186.9; 190.0 - 190.9; 191.0 - 191.9; 193; 194.0 - 194.9; 195.0; 198.3; 198.4; 198.6; 198.7; 198.81; 198.82; 209.00 - 209.03; 209.20 - 209.29; 230.0 - 230.9; 231.0 - 231.0 - 231.9; 233.0; 233.1; 234.0 - 234.9; 236.2; 235.4; 237.5; 239.0; 239.1; 239.3; 239.6; 239.9; 518.89; 784.2; and 795.81. Moved HCPCS Code A9580 from non-covered to covered table. 10/05/2010: Policy reviewed; policy statement unchanged.
A9580
Sodium fluoride f-18, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 30 millicuries
HCPCS
Added indications considered medically necessary for differentiated thyroid and cervical cancers; added prostate cancer and cancer surveillance as investigational for all indications. Code reference section revised to add the following ICD-9 diagnosis codes to the covered codes table: 140.0 - 140.9; 141.0 - 141.9; 142.0 - 142.9; 143.0 - 143.9; 150.0 -150.9; 151.0 - 151.9, 155.1; 156.0; 156.2; 157.0 -157.9; 158.0 - 158.9; 159.0 - 159.9; 174.0 - 174.5 and 174.8 - 174.9; 175.0; 175.9; 180.0 - 180.9; 180.3 -183.9; 186.0; 186.9; 190.0 - 190.9; 191.0 - 191.9; 193; 194.0 - 194.9; 195.0; 198.3; 198.4; 198.6; 198.7; 198.81; 198.82; 209.00 - 209.03; 209.20 - 209.29; 230.0 - 230.9; 231.0 - 231.0 - 231.9; 233.0; 233.1; 234.0 - 234.9; 236.2; 235.4; 237.5; 239.0; 239.1; 239.3; 239.6; 239.9; 518.89; 784.2; and 795.81. Moved HCPCS Code A9580 from non-covered to covered table. 10/05/2010: Policy reviewed; policy statement unchanged. Removed the following ICD-9 codes from the Covered Codes table to be consistent with the policy statement: 151.0-151.9, 152.0-152.9, 155.0-155.2, 156.0-156.9, 158.0-158.9, 159.0, 159.1, 159.8, 159.9, 194.0-194.9, 197.4, 197.5, 197.8, 198.3, 198.4, 198.6, 198.7, 198.81, 198.82, 209.00, 209.01, 209.02, 209.03, 209.11, 209.20-209.29, 230.2, 231.9, 234.8, 234.9, 235.2, 235.3, 235.4, 784.2, and 795.81.
A9580
Sodium fluoride f-18, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 30 millicuries
HCPCS
Code reference section revised to add the following ICD-9 diagnosis codes to the covered codes table: 140.0 - 140.9; 141.0 - 141.9; 142.0 - 142.9; 143.0 - 143.9; 150.0 -150.9; 151.0 - 151.9, 155.1; 156.0; 156.2; 157.0 -157.9; 158.0 - 158.9; 159.0 - 159.9; 174.0 - 174.5 and 174.8 - 174.9; 175.0; 175.9; 180.0 - 180.9; 180.3 -183.9; 186.0; 186.9; 190.0 - 190.9; 191.0 - 191.9; 193; 194.0 - 194.9; 195.0; 198.3; 198.4; 198.6; 198.7; 198.81; 198.82; 209.00 - 209.03; 209.20 - 209.29; 230.0 - 230.9; 231.0 - 231.0 - 231.9; 233.0; 233.1; 234.0 - 234.9; 236.2; 235.4; 237.5; 239.0; 239.1; 239.3; 239.6; 239.9; 518.89; 784.2; and 795.81. Moved HCPCS Code A9580 from non-covered to covered table. 10/05/2010: Policy reviewed; policy statement unchanged. Removed the following ICD-9 codes from the Covered Codes table to be consistent with the policy statement: 151.0-151.9, 152.0-152.9, 155.0-155.2, 156.0-156.9, 158.0-158.9, 159.0, 159.1, 159.8, 159.9, 194.0-194.9, 197.4, 197.5, 197.8, 198.3, 198.4, 198.6, 198.7, 198.81, 198.82, 209.00, 209.01, 209.02, 209.03, 209.11, 209.20-209.29, 230.2, 231.9, 234.8, 234.9, 235.2, 235.3, 235.4, 784.2, and 795.81. Corrected typo to change 235.4 to 236.4.
A9580
Sodium fluoride f-18, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 30 millicuries
HCPCS
Moved HCPCS Code A9580 from non-covered to covered table. 10/05/2010: Policy reviewed; policy statement unchanged. Removed the following ICD-9 codes from the Covered Codes table to be consistent with the policy statement: 151.0-151.9, 152.0-152.9, 155.0-155.2, 156.0-156.9, 158.0-158.9, 159.0, 159.1, 159.8, 159.9, 194.0-194.9, 197.4, 197.5, 197.8, 198.3, 198.4, 198.6, 198.7, 198.81, 198.82, 209.00, 209.01, 209.02, 209.03, 209.11, 209.20-209.29, 230.2, 231.9, 234.8, 234.9, 235.2, 235.3, 235.4, 784.2, and 795.81. Corrected typo to change 235.4 to 236.4. Added 199.1, 209.20, 209.72, and 233.6 to the Covered Codes table.
97533
Therapy procedure using sensory experiences
HCPCS
Studies of sensory-based interventions suggested that they may not be effective; however, they did not follow recommended protocols or target sensory processing problems. The authors concluded that although small RCTs resulted in positive effects for SIT, additional rigorous trials using manualized protocols for SIT are needed to evaluate effects for children with ASDs and sensory processing problems. |CPT Codes / HCPCS Codes / ICD-10 Codes| |Information in the [brackets] below has been added for clarification purposes. Codes requiring a 7th character are represented by "+":| |ICD-10 codes will become effective as of October 1, 2015 :| |CPT codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |97533||Sensory integrative techniques to enhance sensory processing and promote adaptive responses to environmental demands, direct (one-on-one) patient contact by the provider, each 15 minutes| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB (not all-inclusive):| |F43.20 - F43.29||Adjustment disorders| |F80.9||Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified [communication disorder]| |F81.0 - F81.9||Specific developmental disorders of scholastic skills| |F84.0 - F84.9||Pervasive developmental disorders| |F90.0 - F90.9||Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders| |F91.0 - F91.9||Conduct diorders| |F93.0 - F93.9||Emotional disorders with onset specific to childhood| |Q99.2||Fragile X chromosome| |R62.50||Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood| |Z03.89||Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out [Observation for suspected mental condition]|
97533
Therapy procedure using sensory experiences
HCPCS
The authors concluded that although small RCTs resulted in positive effects for SIT, additional rigorous trials using manualized protocols for SIT are needed to evaluate effects for children with ASDs and sensory processing problems. |CPT Codes / HCPCS Codes / ICD-10 Codes| |Information in the [brackets] below has been added for clarification purposes. Codes requiring a 7th character are represented by "+":| |ICD-10 codes will become effective as of October 1, 2015 :| |CPT codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |97533||Sensory integrative techniques to enhance sensory processing and promote adaptive responses to environmental demands, direct (one-on-one) patient contact by the provider, each 15 minutes| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB (not all-inclusive):| |F43.20 - F43.29||Adjustment disorders| |F80.9||Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified [communication disorder]| |F81.0 - F81.9||Specific developmental disorders of scholastic skills| |F84.0 - F84.9||Pervasive developmental disorders| |F90.0 - F90.9||Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders| |F91.0 - F91.9||Conduct diorders| |F93.0 - F93.9||Emotional disorders with onset specific to childhood| |Q99.2||Fragile X chromosome| |R62.50||Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood| |Z03.89||Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out [Observation for suspected mental condition]|
G0202
Scr mammo bi incl cad
HCPCS
Digital screening mammogram with CAD was performed. Findings: Negative. CPT/HCPCS Codes: G0202, 77052 ICD-9-CM Codes: V76.11 Example 2:Patient is a 52-year old female with a personal history of breast cancer, fully resolved status post right breast mastectomy in 1992. She presents for annual digital screening mammogram with CAD. CPT/HCPCS Codes: G0202-52, 77052 ICD-9-CM Codes: V76.11, V10.3 Example 3:History: A 42-year-old female, annual exam.
77052
Comp screen mammogram add-on
HCPCS
Digital screening mammogram with CAD was performed. Findings: Negative. CPT/HCPCS Codes: G0202, 77052 ICD-9-CM Codes: V76.11 Example 2:Patient is a 52-year old female with a personal history of breast cancer, fully resolved status post right breast mastectomy in 1992. She presents for annual digital screening mammogram with CAD. CPT/HCPCS Codes: G0202-52, 77052 ICD-9-CM Codes: V76.11, V10.3 Example 3:History: A 42-year-old female, annual exam.
G0202
Scr mammo bi incl cad
HCPCS
CPT/HCPCS Codes: G0202, 77052 ICD-9-CM Codes: V76.11 Example 2:Patient is a 52-year old female with a personal history of breast cancer, fully resolved status post right breast mastectomy in 1992. She presents for annual digital screening mammogram with CAD. CPT/HCPCS Codes: G0202-52, 77052 ICD-9-CM Codes: V76.11, V10.3 Example 3:History: A 42-year-old female, annual exam. Comparison: Mammogram one year prior. Findings: Bilateral digital implant screening mammogram, standard and displaced views were obtained.
77052
Comp screen mammogram add-on
HCPCS
CPT/HCPCS Codes: G0202, 77052 ICD-9-CM Codes: V76.11 Example 2:Patient is a 52-year old female with a personal history of breast cancer, fully resolved status post right breast mastectomy in 1992. She presents for annual digital screening mammogram with CAD. CPT/HCPCS Codes: G0202-52, 77052 ICD-9-CM Codes: V76.11, V10.3 Example 3:History: A 42-year-old female, annual exam. Comparison: Mammogram one year prior. Findings: Bilateral digital implant screening mammogram, standard and displaced views were obtained.
G0202
Scr mammo bi incl cad
HCPCS
Bilateral subglandular breast implants are noted. Implants appear stable and mammographically intact. CPT/HCPCS Codes: G0202, 77052 ICD-9-CM Codes: V76.12 Aimee Wilcox, MA, CST, CCS-P is a Certified Coding Guru (CCG) for Find-A-Code. For more information about ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and medical coding and billing please visit FindACode.com where you will find the ICD-10 code sets and the current ICD-9-CM, CPT, and HCPCS code sets plus a wealth of additional information related to medical billing and coding. This article is available for publishing on websites, blogs, and newsletters.
77052
Comp screen mammogram add-on
HCPCS
Bilateral subglandular breast implants are noted. Implants appear stable and mammographically intact. CPT/HCPCS Codes: G0202, 77052 ICD-9-CM Codes: V76.12 Aimee Wilcox, MA, CST, CCS-P is a Certified Coding Guru (CCG) for Find-A-Code. For more information about ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and medical coding and billing please visit FindACode.com where you will find the ICD-10 code sets and the current ICD-9-CM, CPT, and HCPCS code sets plus a wealth of additional information related to medical billing and coding. This article is available for publishing on websites, blogs, and newsletters.
G0202
Scr mammo bi incl cad
HCPCS
Implants appear stable and mammographically intact. CPT/HCPCS Codes: G0202, 77052 ICD-9-CM Codes: V76.12 Aimee Wilcox, MA, CST, CCS-P is a Certified Coding Guru (CCG) for Find-A-Code. For more information about ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and medical coding and billing please visit FindACode.com where you will find the ICD-10 code sets and the current ICD-9-CM, CPT, and HCPCS code sets plus a wealth of additional information related to medical billing and coding. This article is available for publishing on websites, blogs, and newsletters. The article must be published in its entirety - all links must be active.
77052
Comp screen mammogram add-on
HCPCS
Implants appear stable and mammographically intact. CPT/HCPCS Codes: G0202, 77052 ICD-9-CM Codes: V76.12 Aimee Wilcox, MA, CST, CCS-P is a Certified Coding Guru (CCG) for Find-A-Code. For more information about ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and medical coding and billing please visit FindACode.com where you will find the ICD-10 code sets and the current ICD-9-CM, CPT, and HCPCS code sets plus a wealth of additional information related to medical billing and coding. This article is available for publishing on websites, blogs, and newsletters. The article must be published in its entirety - all links must be active.
L8692
Non-osseointegrated snd proc
HCPCS
Investigative service is defined as the use of any treatment procedure, facility, equipment, drug, device, or supply not yet recognized by certifying boards and/or approving licensing agencies or published peer review criteria as standard, effective medical practice for the treatment of the condition being treated and as such therefore is not considered medially necessary. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. POLICY HISTORY8/24/2007: Policy added 9/19/2007: Code reference section updated. ICD-9 2007 revisions added to policy 11/15/2007: Policy approved by MPAC 10/7/2008: Policy reviewed, no changes 3/15/2010: Code Reference section updated. New HCPCS code L8692 added to covered table.
L8692
Non-osseointegrated snd proc
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. POLICY HISTORY8/24/2007: Policy added 9/19/2007: Code reference section updated. ICD-9 2007 revisions added to policy 11/15/2007: Policy approved by MPAC 10/7/2008: Policy reviewed, no changes 3/15/2010: Code Reference section updated. New HCPCS code L8692 added to covered table. 04/21/2010: Policy description updated regarding FDA approval of devices.
L8692
Non-osseointegrated snd proc
HCPCS
POLICY HISTORY8/24/2007: Policy added 9/19/2007: Code reference section updated. ICD-9 2007 revisions added to policy 11/15/2007: Policy approved by MPAC 10/7/2008: Policy reviewed, no changes 3/15/2010: Code Reference section updated. New HCPCS code L8692 added to covered table. 04/21/2010: Policy description updated regarding FDA approval of devices. The medically necessary policy statements were revised to add “5 years of age and older” to be consistent with FDA-approved labeling.
L8692
Non-osseointegrated snd proc
HCPCS
ICD-9 2007 revisions added to policy 11/15/2007: Policy approved by MPAC 10/7/2008: Policy reviewed, no changes 3/15/2010: Code Reference section updated. New HCPCS code L8692 added to covered table. 04/21/2010: Policy description updated regarding FDA approval of devices. The medically necessary policy statements were revised to add “5 years of age and older” to be consistent with FDA-approved labeling. “Sensorineural” added to the second statement.
L8692
Non-osseointegrated snd proc
HCPCS
New HCPCS code L8692 added to covered table. 04/21/2010: Policy description updated regarding FDA approval of devices. The medically necessary policy statements were revised to add “5 years of age and older” to be consistent with FDA-approved labeling. “Sensorineural” added to the second statement. The intent of the policy statements unchanged.
L8693
IMPL COCLR 4MM BAHA TI ABTMNT B1300
HCPCS
The intent of the policy statements unchanged. FEP verbiage added to the Policy Exceptions section. 03/09/2011: Added new HCPCS code L8693 to the Code Reference section. 04/25/2011: Audiologic criteria moved from the policy guidelines to the policy statement. 03/02/2012: Added policy statement to indicate that partially implantable bone conduction hearing systems using magnetic coupling for acoustic transmission are considered investigational.
L8693
IMPL COCLR 4MM BAHA TI ABTMNT B1300
HCPCS
FEP verbiage added to the Policy Exceptions section. 03/09/2011: Added new HCPCS code L8693 to the Code Reference section. 04/25/2011: Audiologic criteria moved from the policy guidelines to the policy statement. 03/02/2012: Added policy statement to indicate that partially implantable bone conduction hearing systems using magnetic coupling for acoustic transmission are considered investigational. Other policy statements unchanged.
L8693
IMPL COCLR 4MM BAHA TI ABTMNT B1300
HCPCS
03/09/2011: Added new HCPCS code L8693 to the Code Reference section. 04/25/2011: Audiologic criteria moved from the policy guidelines to the policy statement. 03/02/2012: Added policy statement to indicate that partially implantable bone conduction hearing systems using magnetic coupling for acoustic transmission are considered investigational. Other policy statements unchanged. 04/04/2013: Policy reviewed; no changes.
G0358
IV PUSH TECHNIQUE EACH ADD SUBSTANCE/DRUG
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational.
86816
HC HLA TYPING DR/DQ SINGLE AG
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational.
G0360
Each additional hr 1-8 hrs
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational.
96520
Port pump refill & main
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational.
38204
PR MGMT RCP HEMATOP PROGENITOR CELL DONOR &ACQUISJ
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational.
S2150
Bone marrow or blood-derived stem cells (peripheral or umbilical), allogeneic or autologous, harvesting, transplantation, and related complications; including: pheresis and cell preparation/storage; m
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational.
86821
Lymphocyte culture mixed
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational.
Q0083
Chemotherapy administration by other than infusion technique only (e.g., subcutaneous, intramuscular, push), per visit
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational.
38215
PR TRNSPL PREPJ HEMATOP PROGEN CONCENTRATION PLSM
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational.
J9999
Not otherwise classified, antineoplastic drugs
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational.
G0361
Prolong chemo infuse>8hrs pu
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational.
86812
Immunologic analysis for autoimmune disease, A, B, or C, single antigen
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational.
86822
Lymphocyte culture primed
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational.
38240
Transplt allo hct/donor
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational.
96545
Cancer chemotherapy
CPT
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational.
G0359
Chemotherapy IV one hr initi
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational.
38230
PR BONE MARROW HARVEST TRANSPLANTATION ALLOGENEIC
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational.
Q0085
Chemotherapy administration by both infusion technique and other technique(s) (e.g., subcutaneous, intramuscular, push), per visit
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational.
86817
HC HLA TYPING; DR/DQ, MULTIPLE ANTIGENS
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational.
G0363
IRRIG IMPLANTED VENOUS ACESS DEVICE DRUG DEL SYS
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational.
J9000
INJECTION, DOXORUBICIN HYDROCHLORIDE, 10 MG
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational.
G0364
HC BONE MARROW ASPIRATE & BIOPSY
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational.
96530
Syst pump refill & main
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational.
38205
PR BLD-DRV HEMATOP PROGEN CELL HRVG TRNSPLJ ALGNC
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational.
G0362
Each add sequential infusion
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational.
Q0084
HC CHEMOTHERAPY - IM PHYS
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational.
38242
Transplt allo lymphocytes
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational.
G0357
IV PUSH TECHNIQUE SINGLE/INIT SUBSTANCE/DRUG
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational.
G0356
HORMONAL ANTINEOPLASTIC
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational.
G0355
CHEMO ADMN SUBQ/IM NONHORMONAL ANTINEOPLASTIC
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational.
G0358
IV PUSH TECHNIQUE EACH ADD SUBSTANCE/DRUG
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated.
86816
HC HLA TYPING DR/DQ SINGLE AG
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated.
G0360
Each additional hr 1-8 hrs
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated.
96520
Port pump refill & main
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated.
38204
PR MGMT RCP HEMATOP PROGENITOR CELL DONOR &ACQUISJ
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated.
S2150
Bone marrow or blood-derived stem cells (peripheral or umbilical), allogeneic or autologous, harvesting, transplantation, and related complications; including: pheresis and cell preparation/storage; m
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated.
86821
Lymphocyte culture mixed
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated.