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G0355
CHEMO ADMN SUBQ/IM NONHORMONAL ANTINEOPLASTIC
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. POLICY HISTORY3/25/2004: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) to be aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.31 6/25/2004: Code Reference section completed 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/26/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT-4 codes 38230 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; ICD-9 Procedure codes 41.00, 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added 3/10/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy. 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/20/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 8/22/2008: Description section updated; policy statement unchanged 4/8/2010: Code Reference section updated. CPT code 86825 and 86826 added to non-covered table.
G0358
IV PUSH TECHNIQUE EACH ADD SUBSTANCE/DRUG
HCPCS
POLICY HISTORY3/25/2004: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) to be aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.31 6/25/2004: Code Reference section completed 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/26/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT-4 codes 38230 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; ICD-9 Procedure codes 41.00, 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added 3/10/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy. 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/20/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 8/22/2008: Description section updated; policy statement unchanged 4/8/2010: Code Reference section updated. CPT code 86825 and 86826 added to non-covered table. 10/21/2010: Policy reviewed; no changes.
86826
Hla x-match noncytotoxc addl
HCPCS
POLICY HISTORY3/25/2004: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) to be aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.31 6/25/2004: Code Reference section completed 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/26/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT-4 codes 38230 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; ICD-9 Procedure codes 41.00, 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added 3/10/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy. 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/20/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 8/22/2008: Description section updated; policy statement unchanged 4/8/2010: Code Reference section updated. CPT code 86825 and 86826 added to non-covered table. 10/21/2010: Policy reviewed; no changes.
86825
X-MATCHAHG
HCPCS
POLICY HISTORY3/25/2004: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) to be aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.31 6/25/2004: Code Reference section completed 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/26/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT-4 codes 38230 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; ICD-9 Procedure codes 41.00, 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added 3/10/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy. 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/20/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 8/22/2008: Description section updated; policy statement unchanged 4/8/2010: Code Reference section updated. CPT code 86825 and 86826 added to non-covered table. 10/21/2010: Policy reviewed; no changes.
G0360
Each additional hr 1-8 hrs
HCPCS
POLICY HISTORY3/25/2004: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) to be aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.31 6/25/2004: Code Reference section completed 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/26/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT-4 codes 38230 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; ICD-9 Procedure codes 41.00, 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added 3/10/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy. 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/20/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 8/22/2008: Description section updated; policy statement unchanged 4/8/2010: Code Reference section updated. CPT code 86825 and 86826 added to non-covered table. 10/21/2010: Policy reviewed; no changes.
G0363
IRRIG IMPLANTED VENOUS ACESS DEVICE DRUG DEL SYS
HCPCS
POLICY HISTORY3/25/2004: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) to be aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.31 6/25/2004: Code Reference section completed 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/26/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT-4 codes 38230 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; ICD-9 Procedure codes 41.00, 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added 3/10/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy. 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/20/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 8/22/2008: Description section updated; policy statement unchanged 4/8/2010: Code Reference section updated. CPT code 86825 and 86826 added to non-covered table. 10/21/2010: Policy reviewed; no changes.
J9000
INJECTION, DOXORUBICIN HYDROCHLORIDE, 10 MG
HCPCS
POLICY HISTORY3/25/2004: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) to be aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.31 6/25/2004: Code Reference section completed 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/26/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT-4 codes 38230 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; ICD-9 Procedure codes 41.00, 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added 3/10/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy. 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/20/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 8/22/2008: Description section updated; policy statement unchanged 4/8/2010: Code Reference section updated. CPT code 86825 and 86826 added to non-covered table. 10/21/2010: Policy reviewed; no changes.
G0364
HC BONE MARROW ASPIRATE & BIOPSY
HCPCS
POLICY HISTORY3/25/2004: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) to be aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.31 6/25/2004: Code Reference section completed 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/26/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT-4 codes 38230 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; ICD-9 Procedure codes 41.00, 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added 3/10/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy. 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/20/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 8/22/2008: Description section updated; policy statement unchanged 4/8/2010: Code Reference section updated. CPT code 86825 and 86826 added to non-covered table. 10/21/2010: Policy reviewed; no changes.
G0362
Each add sequential infusion
HCPCS
POLICY HISTORY3/25/2004: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) to be aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.31 6/25/2004: Code Reference section completed 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/26/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT-4 codes 38230 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; ICD-9 Procedure codes 41.00, 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added 3/10/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy. 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/20/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 8/22/2008: Description section updated; policy statement unchanged 4/8/2010: Code Reference section updated. CPT code 86825 and 86826 added to non-covered table. 10/21/2010: Policy reviewed; no changes.
J9999
Not otherwise classified, antineoplastic drugs
HCPCS
POLICY HISTORY3/25/2004: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) to be aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.31 6/25/2004: Code Reference section completed 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/26/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT-4 codes 38230 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; ICD-9 Procedure codes 41.00, 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added 3/10/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy. 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/20/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 8/22/2008: Description section updated; policy statement unchanged 4/8/2010: Code Reference section updated. CPT code 86825 and 86826 added to non-covered table. 10/21/2010: Policy reviewed; no changes.
G0359
Chemotherapy IV one hr initi
HCPCS
POLICY HISTORY3/25/2004: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) to be aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.31 6/25/2004: Code Reference section completed 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/26/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT-4 codes 38230 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; ICD-9 Procedure codes 41.00, 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added 3/10/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy. 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/20/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 8/22/2008: Description section updated; policy statement unchanged 4/8/2010: Code Reference section updated. CPT code 86825 and 86826 added to non-covered table. 10/21/2010: Policy reviewed; no changes.
38230
PR BONE MARROW HARVEST TRANSPLANTATION ALLOGENEIC
HCPCS
POLICY HISTORY3/25/2004: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) to be aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.31 6/25/2004: Code Reference section completed 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/26/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT-4 codes 38230 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; ICD-9 Procedure codes 41.00, 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added 3/10/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy. 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/20/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 8/22/2008: Description section updated; policy statement unchanged 4/8/2010: Code Reference section updated. CPT code 86825 and 86826 added to non-covered table. 10/21/2010: Policy reviewed; no changes.
G0361
Prolong chemo infuse>8hrs pu
HCPCS
POLICY HISTORY3/25/2004: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) to be aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.31 6/25/2004: Code Reference section completed 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/26/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT-4 codes 38230 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; ICD-9 Procedure codes 41.00, 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added 3/10/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy. 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/20/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 8/22/2008: Description section updated; policy statement unchanged 4/8/2010: Code Reference section updated. CPT code 86825 and 86826 added to non-covered table. 10/21/2010: Policy reviewed; no changes.
G0357
IV PUSH TECHNIQUE SINGLE/INIT SUBSTANCE/DRUG
HCPCS
POLICY HISTORY3/25/2004: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) to be aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.31 6/25/2004: Code Reference section completed 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/26/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT-4 codes 38230 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; ICD-9 Procedure codes 41.00, 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added 3/10/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy. 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/20/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 8/22/2008: Description section updated; policy statement unchanged 4/8/2010: Code Reference section updated. CPT code 86825 and 86826 added to non-covered table. 10/21/2010: Policy reviewed; no changes.
G0356
HORMONAL ANTINEOPLASTIC
HCPCS
POLICY HISTORY3/25/2004: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) to be aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.31 6/25/2004: Code Reference section completed 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/26/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT-4 codes 38230 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; ICD-9 Procedure codes 41.00, 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added 3/10/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy. 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/20/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 8/22/2008: Description section updated; policy statement unchanged 4/8/2010: Code Reference section updated. CPT code 86825 and 86826 added to non-covered table. 10/21/2010: Policy reviewed; no changes.
G0355
CHEMO ADMN SUBQ/IM NONHORMONAL ANTINEOPLASTIC
HCPCS
POLICY HISTORY3/25/2004: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) to be aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.31 6/25/2004: Code Reference section completed 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/26/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT-4 codes 38230 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; ICD-9 Procedure codes 41.00, 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added 3/10/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy. 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/20/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 8/22/2008: Description section updated; policy statement unchanged 4/8/2010: Code Reference section updated. CPT code 86825 and 86826 added to non-covered table. 10/21/2010: Policy reviewed; no changes.
G0267
Bone marrow or psc harvest
CPT
10/05/2011: Policy reviwed; no changes. 11/30/2012: Policy reviwed; no changes. 04/29/2013: Deleted ICD-9 procedure codes 41.02, 41.03, 41.05, and 41.08 from the Code Reference section. 08/25/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes. Revised the descriptions for CPT codes 38240, 38241, and 38242; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, G0265, G0266, and G0267; removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446.
38241
Transplt autol hct/donor
HCPCS
10/05/2011: Policy reviwed; no changes. 11/30/2012: Policy reviwed; no changes. 04/29/2013: Deleted ICD-9 procedure codes 41.02, 41.03, 41.05, and 41.08 from the Code Reference section. 08/25/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes. Revised the descriptions for CPT codes 38240, 38241, and 38242; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, G0265, G0266, and G0267; removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446.
G0363
IRRIG IMPLANTED VENOUS ACESS DEVICE DRUG DEL SYS
HCPCS
10/05/2011: Policy reviwed; no changes. 11/30/2012: Policy reviwed; no changes. 04/29/2013: Deleted ICD-9 procedure codes 41.02, 41.03, 41.05, and 41.08 from the Code Reference section. 08/25/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes. Revised the descriptions for CPT codes 38240, 38241, and 38242; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, G0265, G0266, and G0267; removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446.
38240
Transplt allo hct/donor
HCPCS
10/05/2011: Policy reviwed; no changes. 11/30/2012: Policy reviwed; no changes. 04/29/2013: Deleted ICD-9 procedure codes 41.02, 41.03, 41.05, and 41.08 from the Code Reference section. 08/25/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes. Revised the descriptions for CPT codes 38240, 38241, and 38242; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, G0265, G0266, and G0267; removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446.
G0265
Cryopresevation Freeze+stora
CPT
10/05/2011: Policy reviwed; no changes. 11/30/2012: Policy reviwed; no changes. 04/29/2013: Deleted ICD-9 procedure codes 41.02, 41.03, 41.05, and 41.08 from the Code Reference section. 08/25/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes. Revised the descriptions for CPT codes 38240, 38241, and 38242; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, G0265, G0266, and G0267; removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446.
38242
Transplt allo lymphocytes
HCPCS
10/05/2011: Policy reviwed; no changes. 11/30/2012: Policy reviwed; no changes. 04/29/2013: Deleted ICD-9 procedure codes 41.02, 41.03, 41.05, and 41.08 from the Code Reference section. 08/25/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes. Revised the descriptions for CPT codes 38240, 38241, and 38242; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, G0265, G0266, and G0267; removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446.
G0266
Thawing + expansion froz cel
CPT
10/05/2011: Policy reviwed; no changes. 11/30/2012: Policy reviwed; no changes. 04/29/2013: Deleted ICD-9 procedure codes 41.02, 41.03, 41.05, and 41.08 from the Code Reference section. 08/25/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes. Revised the descriptions for CPT codes 38240, 38241, and 38242; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, G0265, G0266, and G0267; removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446.
96445
Chemotherapy, intracavitary
HCPCS
10/05/2011: Policy reviwed; no changes. 11/30/2012: Policy reviwed; no changes. 04/29/2013: Deleted ICD-9 procedure codes 41.02, 41.03, 41.05, and 41.08 from the Code Reference section. 08/25/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes. Revised the descriptions for CPT codes 38240, 38241, and 38242; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, G0265, G0266, and G0267; removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446.
96446
PR CHEMOTX ADMN PERTL CAVITY IMPLANTED PORT/CATH
HCPCS
10/05/2011: Policy reviwed; no changes. 11/30/2012: Policy reviwed; no changes. 04/29/2013: Deleted ICD-9 procedure codes 41.02, 41.03, 41.05, and 41.08 from the Code Reference section. 08/25/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes. Revised the descriptions for CPT codes 38240, 38241, and 38242; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, G0265, G0266, and G0267; removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446.
G0267
Bone marrow or psc harvest
CPT
11/30/2012: Policy reviwed; no changes. 04/29/2013: Deleted ICD-9 procedure codes 41.02, 41.03, 41.05, and 41.08 from the Code Reference section. 08/25/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes. Revised the descriptions for CPT codes 38240, 38241, and 38242; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, G0265, G0266, and G0267; removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. SOURCE(S)Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Policy # 8.01.31 CODE REFERENCEThis may not be a comprehensive list of procedure codes applicable to this policy.
38241
Transplt autol hct/donor
HCPCS
11/30/2012: Policy reviwed; no changes. 04/29/2013: Deleted ICD-9 procedure codes 41.02, 41.03, 41.05, and 41.08 from the Code Reference section. 08/25/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes. Revised the descriptions for CPT codes 38240, 38241, and 38242; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, G0265, G0266, and G0267; removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. SOURCE(S)Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Policy # 8.01.31 CODE REFERENCEThis may not be a comprehensive list of procedure codes applicable to this policy.
G0363
IRRIG IMPLANTED VENOUS ACESS DEVICE DRUG DEL SYS
HCPCS
11/30/2012: Policy reviwed; no changes. 04/29/2013: Deleted ICD-9 procedure codes 41.02, 41.03, 41.05, and 41.08 from the Code Reference section. 08/25/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes. Revised the descriptions for CPT codes 38240, 38241, and 38242; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, G0265, G0266, and G0267; removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. SOURCE(S)Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Policy # 8.01.31 CODE REFERENCEThis may not be a comprehensive list of procedure codes applicable to this policy.
38240
Transplt allo hct/donor
HCPCS
11/30/2012: Policy reviwed; no changes. 04/29/2013: Deleted ICD-9 procedure codes 41.02, 41.03, 41.05, and 41.08 from the Code Reference section. 08/25/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes. Revised the descriptions for CPT codes 38240, 38241, and 38242; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, G0265, G0266, and G0267; removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. SOURCE(S)Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Policy # 8.01.31 CODE REFERENCEThis may not be a comprehensive list of procedure codes applicable to this policy.
G0265
Cryopresevation Freeze+stora
CPT
11/30/2012: Policy reviwed; no changes. 04/29/2013: Deleted ICD-9 procedure codes 41.02, 41.03, 41.05, and 41.08 from the Code Reference section. 08/25/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes. Revised the descriptions for CPT codes 38240, 38241, and 38242; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, G0265, G0266, and G0267; removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. SOURCE(S)Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Policy # 8.01.31 CODE REFERENCEThis may not be a comprehensive list of procedure codes applicable to this policy.
38242
Transplt allo lymphocytes
HCPCS
11/30/2012: Policy reviwed; no changes. 04/29/2013: Deleted ICD-9 procedure codes 41.02, 41.03, 41.05, and 41.08 from the Code Reference section. 08/25/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes. Revised the descriptions for CPT codes 38240, 38241, and 38242; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, G0265, G0266, and G0267; removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. SOURCE(S)Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Policy # 8.01.31 CODE REFERENCEThis may not be a comprehensive list of procedure codes applicable to this policy.
G0266
Thawing + expansion froz cel
CPT
11/30/2012: Policy reviwed; no changes. 04/29/2013: Deleted ICD-9 procedure codes 41.02, 41.03, 41.05, and 41.08 from the Code Reference section. 08/25/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes. Revised the descriptions for CPT codes 38240, 38241, and 38242; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, G0265, G0266, and G0267; removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. SOURCE(S)Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Policy # 8.01.31 CODE REFERENCEThis may not be a comprehensive list of procedure codes applicable to this policy.
96445
Chemotherapy, intracavitary
HCPCS
11/30/2012: Policy reviwed; no changes. 04/29/2013: Deleted ICD-9 procedure codes 41.02, 41.03, 41.05, and 41.08 from the Code Reference section. 08/25/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes. Revised the descriptions for CPT codes 38240, 38241, and 38242; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, G0265, G0266, and G0267; removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. SOURCE(S)Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Policy # 8.01.31 CODE REFERENCEThis may not be a comprehensive list of procedure codes applicable to this policy.
96446
PR CHEMOTX ADMN PERTL CAVITY IMPLANTED PORT/CATH
HCPCS
11/30/2012: Policy reviwed; no changes. 04/29/2013: Deleted ICD-9 procedure codes 41.02, 41.03, 41.05, and 41.08 from the Code Reference section. 08/25/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes. Revised the descriptions for CPT codes 38240, 38241, and 38242; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, G0265, G0266, and G0267; removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. SOURCE(S)Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Policy # 8.01.31 CODE REFERENCEThis may not be a comprehensive list of procedure codes applicable to this policy.
G0267
Bone marrow or psc harvest
CPT
04/29/2013: Deleted ICD-9 procedure codes 41.02, 41.03, 41.05, and 41.08 from the Code Reference section. 08/25/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes. Revised the descriptions for CPT codes 38240, 38241, and 38242; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, G0265, G0266, and G0267; removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. SOURCE(S)Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Policy # 8.01.31 CODE REFERENCEThis may not be a comprehensive list of procedure codes applicable to this policy.
38241
Transplt autol hct/donor
HCPCS
04/29/2013: Deleted ICD-9 procedure codes 41.02, 41.03, 41.05, and 41.08 from the Code Reference section. 08/25/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes. Revised the descriptions for CPT codes 38240, 38241, and 38242; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, G0265, G0266, and G0267; removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. SOURCE(S)Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Policy # 8.01.31 CODE REFERENCEThis may not be a comprehensive list of procedure codes applicable to this policy.
G0363
IRRIG IMPLANTED VENOUS ACESS DEVICE DRUG DEL SYS
HCPCS
04/29/2013: Deleted ICD-9 procedure codes 41.02, 41.03, 41.05, and 41.08 from the Code Reference section. 08/25/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes. Revised the descriptions for CPT codes 38240, 38241, and 38242; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, G0265, G0266, and G0267; removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. SOURCE(S)Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Policy # 8.01.31 CODE REFERENCEThis may not be a comprehensive list of procedure codes applicable to this policy.
38240
Transplt allo hct/donor
HCPCS
04/29/2013: Deleted ICD-9 procedure codes 41.02, 41.03, 41.05, and 41.08 from the Code Reference section. 08/25/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes. Revised the descriptions for CPT codes 38240, 38241, and 38242; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, G0265, G0266, and G0267; removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. SOURCE(S)Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Policy # 8.01.31 CODE REFERENCEThis may not be a comprehensive list of procedure codes applicable to this policy.
G0265
Cryopresevation Freeze+stora
CPT
04/29/2013: Deleted ICD-9 procedure codes 41.02, 41.03, 41.05, and 41.08 from the Code Reference section. 08/25/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes. Revised the descriptions for CPT codes 38240, 38241, and 38242; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, G0265, G0266, and G0267; removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. SOURCE(S)Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Policy # 8.01.31 CODE REFERENCEThis may not be a comprehensive list of procedure codes applicable to this policy.
38242
Transplt allo lymphocytes
HCPCS
04/29/2013: Deleted ICD-9 procedure codes 41.02, 41.03, 41.05, and 41.08 from the Code Reference section. 08/25/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes. Revised the descriptions for CPT codes 38240, 38241, and 38242; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, G0265, G0266, and G0267; removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. SOURCE(S)Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Policy # 8.01.31 CODE REFERENCEThis may not be a comprehensive list of procedure codes applicable to this policy.
G0266
Thawing + expansion froz cel
CPT
04/29/2013: Deleted ICD-9 procedure codes 41.02, 41.03, 41.05, and 41.08 from the Code Reference section. 08/25/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes. Revised the descriptions for CPT codes 38240, 38241, and 38242; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, G0265, G0266, and G0267; removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. SOURCE(S)Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Policy # 8.01.31 CODE REFERENCEThis may not be a comprehensive list of procedure codes applicable to this policy.
96445
Chemotherapy, intracavitary
HCPCS
04/29/2013: Deleted ICD-9 procedure codes 41.02, 41.03, 41.05, and 41.08 from the Code Reference section. 08/25/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes. Revised the descriptions for CPT codes 38240, 38241, and 38242; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, G0265, G0266, and G0267; removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. SOURCE(S)Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Policy # 8.01.31 CODE REFERENCEThis may not be a comprehensive list of procedure codes applicable to this policy.
96446
PR CHEMOTX ADMN PERTL CAVITY IMPLANTED PORT/CATH
HCPCS
04/29/2013: Deleted ICD-9 procedure codes 41.02, 41.03, 41.05, and 41.08 from the Code Reference section. 08/25/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes. Revised the descriptions for CPT codes 38240, 38241, and 38242; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, G0265, G0266, and G0267; removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. SOURCE(S)Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Policy # 8.01.31 CODE REFERENCEThis may not be a comprehensive list of procedure codes applicable to this policy.
G0267
Bone marrow or psc harvest
CPT
08/25/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes. Revised the descriptions for CPT codes 38240, 38241, and 38242; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, G0265, G0266, and G0267; removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. SOURCE(S)Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Policy # 8.01.31 CODE REFERENCEThis may not be a comprehensive list of procedure codes applicable to this policy.
38241
Transplt autol hct/donor
HCPCS
08/25/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes. Revised the descriptions for CPT codes 38240, 38241, and 38242; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, G0265, G0266, and G0267; removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. SOURCE(S)Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Policy # 8.01.31 CODE REFERENCEThis may not be a comprehensive list of procedure codes applicable to this policy.
G0363
IRRIG IMPLANTED VENOUS ACESS DEVICE DRUG DEL SYS
HCPCS
08/25/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes. Revised the descriptions for CPT codes 38240, 38241, and 38242; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, G0265, G0266, and G0267; removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. SOURCE(S)Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Policy # 8.01.31 CODE REFERENCEThis may not be a comprehensive list of procedure codes applicable to this policy.
38240
Transplt allo hct/donor
HCPCS
08/25/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes. Revised the descriptions for CPT codes 38240, 38241, and 38242; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, G0265, G0266, and G0267; removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. SOURCE(S)Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Policy # 8.01.31 CODE REFERENCEThis may not be a comprehensive list of procedure codes applicable to this policy.
G0265
Cryopresevation Freeze+stora
CPT
08/25/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes. Revised the descriptions for CPT codes 38240, 38241, and 38242; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, G0265, G0266, and G0267; removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. SOURCE(S)Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Policy # 8.01.31 CODE REFERENCEThis may not be a comprehensive list of procedure codes applicable to this policy.
38242
Transplt allo lymphocytes
HCPCS
08/25/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes. Revised the descriptions for CPT codes 38240, 38241, and 38242; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, G0265, G0266, and G0267; removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. SOURCE(S)Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Policy # 8.01.31 CODE REFERENCEThis may not be a comprehensive list of procedure codes applicable to this policy.
G0266
Thawing + expansion froz cel
CPT
08/25/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes. Revised the descriptions for CPT codes 38240, 38241, and 38242; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, G0265, G0266, and G0267; removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. SOURCE(S)Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Policy # 8.01.31 CODE REFERENCEThis may not be a comprehensive list of procedure codes applicable to this policy.
96445
Chemotherapy, intracavitary
HCPCS
08/25/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes. Revised the descriptions for CPT codes 38240, 38241, and 38242; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, G0265, G0266, and G0267; removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. SOURCE(S)Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Policy # 8.01.31 CODE REFERENCEThis may not be a comprehensive list of procedure codes applicable to this policy.
96446
PR CHEMOTX ADMN PERTL CAVITY IMPLANTED PORT/CATH
HCPCS
08/25/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes. Revised the descriptions for CPT codes 38240, 38241, and 38242; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, G0265, G0266, and G0267; removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. SOURCE(S)Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Policy # 8.01.31 CODE REFERENCEThis may not be a comprehensive list of procedure codes applicable to this policy.
15878
Suction lipectomy upr extrem
HCPCS
changed from investigational to medically necessary as follows: "Treatment of severe primary axillary hyperhidrosis with botulinum toxin is considered medically necessary after failed treatment using topical agents. "; "The treatment of axillary hyperhidrosis is considered cosmetic and therefore not eligible for coverage." deleted, Code Reference section updated, ICD-9 diagnosis code 780.8 description revised and "Note" added covered table, HCPCS J0585 added covered table, non-covered table added, CPT code 15878, 17999, 97033 added non-covered table, ICD-9 procedure code 86.3, 86.83, 99.27 added non-covered table 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, Treatment of severe primary axillary hyperhidrosis with botulinum toxin is considered medically necessary after failed treatment using topical agents, consultation with a dermatologist, and prior authorization. Sources updated 5/5/2005: Code Reference section updated, ICD-9 diagnosis code 705.21 added with Note: "Use code 780.8 to report all forms of hyperhidrosis for dates of service prior to 10/1/2004. See POLICY statement for coverage information regarding the various forms of hyperhidrosis."
97033
SBT PTA IONTOPHORESIS EACH 15 MIN
HCPCS
changed from investigational to medically necessary as follows: "Treatment of severe primary axillary hyperhidrosis with botulinum toxin is considered medically necessary after failed treatment using topical agents. "; "The treatment of axillary hyperhidrosis is considered cosmetic and therefore not eligible for coverage." deleted, Code Reference section updated, ICD-9 diagnosis code 780.8 description revised and "Note" added covered table, HCPCS J0585 added covered table, non-covered table added, CPT code 15878, 17999, 97033 added non-covered table, ICD-9 procedure code 86.3, 86.83, 99.27 added non-covered table 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, Treatment of severe primary axillary hyperhidrosis with botulinum toxin is considered medically necessary after failed treatment using topical agents, consultation with a dermatologist, and prior authorization. Sources updated 5/5/2005: Code Reference section updated, ICD-9 diagnosis code 705.21 added with Note: "Use code 780.8 to report all forms of hyperhidrosis for dates of service prior to 10/1/2004. See POLICY statement for coverage information regarding the various forms of hyperhidrosis."
J0585
PR INJECTION,ONABOTULINUMTOXINA 1 UNITS
HCPCS
changed from investigational to medically necessary as follows: "Treatment of severe primary axillary hyperhidrosis with botulinum toxin is considered medically necessary after failed treatment using topical agents. "; "The treatment of axillary hyperhidrosis is considered cosmetic and therefore not eligible for coverage." deleted, Code Reference section updated, ICD-9 diagnosis code 780.8 description revised and "Note" added covered table, HCPCS J0585 added covered table, non-covered table added, CPT code 15878, 17999, 97033 added non-covered table, ICD-9 procedure code 86.3, 86.83, 99.27 added non-covered table 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, Treatment of severe primary axillary hyperhidrosis with botulinum toxin is considered medically necessary after failed treatment using topical agents, consultation with a dermatologist, and prior authorization. Sources updated 5/5/2005: Code Reference section updated, ICD-9 diagnosis code 705.21 added with Note: "Use code 780.8 to report all forms of hyperhidrosis for dates of service prior to 10/1/2004. See POLICY statement for coverage information regarding the various forms of hyperhidrosis."
17999
UNLISTED PROC SKIN SUBQ
HCPCS
changed from investigational to medically necessary as follows: "Treatment of severe primary axillary hyperhidrosis with botulinum toxin is considered medically necessary after failed treatment using topical agents. "; "The treatment of axillary hyperhidrosis is considered cosmetic and therefore not eligible for coverage." deleted, Code Reference section updated, ICD-9 diagnosis code 780.8 description revised and "Note" added covered table, HCPCS J0585 added covered table, non-covered table added, CPT code 15878, 17999, 97033 added non-covered table, ICD-9 procedure code 86.3, 86.83, 99.27 added non-covered table 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, Treatment of severe primary axillary hyperhidrosis with botulinum toxin is considered medically necessary after failed treatment using topical agents, consultation with a dermatologist, and prior authorization. Sources updated 5/5/2005: Code Reference section updated, ICD-9 diagnosis code 705.21 added with Note: "Use code 780.8 to report all forms of hyperhidrosis for dates of service prior to 10/1/2004. See POLICY statement for coverage information regarding the various forms of hyperhidrosis."
J0585
PR INJECTION,ONABOTULINUMTOXINA 1 UNITS
HCPCS
01/01/2009: Accredo preferred provider information removed. BCBSMS information added. 07/27/2009: Policy Description section updated for a clearer understanding of primary and secondary hyperhidrosis symptoms and treatments, Policy Statement section revised to add table with treatments considered medically necessary per region and treatments considered investigational per region for a clearer understanding of the intent of the policy, Policy Guidelines section updated to add features of hyperhidrosis, note added to HCPCS code J0585 under covered table, HCPCS code J0587 added to non covered table. 08/03/2010: Policy description updated to add new FDA information about the safety evaluation of botulinum toxin products and the new drug names established to reinforce individual potencies and prevent medication errors. Botulinum type A and botulinum B were changed to OnabotulinumtoxinA and RimabotulinumtoxinB, respectively, throughout the policy.
J0587
rimabotulinumtoxinB 5,000 unit/mL solution 1 mL Vial
HCPCS
01/01/2009: Accredo preferred provider information removed. BCBSMS information added. 07/27/2009: Policy Description section updated for a clearer understanding of primary and secondary hyperhidrosis symptoms and treatments, Policy Statement section revised to add table with treatments considered medically necessary per region and treatments considered investigational per region for a clearer understanding of the intent of the policy, Policy Guidelines section updated to add features of hyperhidrosis, note added to HCPCS code J0585 under covered table, HCPCS code J0587 added to non covered table. 08/03/2010: Policy description updated to add new FDA information about the safety evaluation of botulinum toxin products and the new drug names established to reinforce individual potencies and prevent medication errors. Botulinum type A and botulinum B were changed to OnabotulinumtoxinA and RimabotulinumtoxinB, respectively, throughout the policy.
J0585
PR INJECTION,ONABOTULINUMTOXINA 1 UNITS
HCPCS
BCBSMS information added. 07/27/2009: Policy Description section updated for a clearer understanding of primary and secondary hyperhidrosis symptoms and treatments, Policy Statement section revised to add table with treatments considered medically necessary per region and treatments considered investigational per region for a clearer understanding of the intent of the policy, Policy Guidelines section updated to add features of hyperhidrosis, note added to HCPCS code J0585 under covered table, HCPCS code J0587 added to non covered table. 08/03/2010: Policy description updated to add new FDA information about the safety evaluation of botulinum toxin products and the new drug names established to reinforce individual potencies and prevent medication errors. Botulinum type A and botulinum B were changed to OnabotulinumtoxinA and RimabotulinumtoxinB, respectively, throughout the policy. Added links to related medical policy.
J0587
rimabotulinumtoxinB 5,000 unit/mL solution 1 mL Vial
HCPCS
BCBSMS information added. 07/27/2009: Policy Description section updated for a clearer understanding of primary and secondary hyperhidrosis symptoms and treatments, Policy Statement section revised to add table with treatments considered medically necessary per region and treatments considered investigational per region for a clearer understanding of the intent of the policy, Policy Guidelines section updated to add features of hyperhidrosis, note added to HCPCS code J0585 under covered table, HCPCS code J0587 added to non covered table. 08/03/2010: Policy description updated to add new FDA information about the safety evaluation of botulinum toxin products and the new drug names established to reinforce individual potencies and prevent medication errors. Botulinum type A and botulinum B were changed to OnabotulinumtoxinA and RimabotulinumtoxinB, respectively, throughout the policy. Added links to related medical policy.
92508
Speech/hearing therapy
HCPCS
The use of potentially weaker OAE methods and the remarkable heterogeneity across studies does not allow for a definite conclusion whether or not the MOC reflex is altered in children with APD. The authors concluded that further carefully designed studies are needed to confirm the involvement of MOC efferents in APD; knowledge of efferent functioning in children with APD would be mechanistically and clinically beneficial. |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:| |92507||Treatment of speech, language, voice, communication, and/or auditory processing disorder; individual| |92508||group, two or more individuals| |92521||Evaluation of speech fluency (eg, stuttering, cluttering)| |92522||Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria)| |92523||Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)| |92524||Behavioral and qualitative analysis of voice and resonance| |92551 - 92588||Audiological function tests with medical diagnostic evaluation| |92620||Evaluation of central auditory function, with report; initial 60 minutes| |92621||each additional 15 minutes| |Other HCPCS codes related to the CPB:| |S9128||Speech therapy, in the home, per diem| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |H93.25||Central auditory processing disorder| |H93.291 - H93.299||Other abnormal auditory perceptions|
92551
Test for screening hearing
HCPCS
The use of potentially weaker OAE methods and the remarkable heterogeneity across studies does not allow for a definite conclusion whether or not the MOC reflex is altered in children with APD. The authors concluded that further carefully designed studies are needed to confirm the involvement of MOC efferents in APD; knowledge of efferent functioning in children with APD would be mechanistically and clinically beneficial. |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:| |92507||Treatment of speech, language, voice, communication, and/or auditory processing disorder; individual| |92508||group, two or more individuals| |92521||Evaluation of speech fluency (eg, stuttering, cluttering)| |92522||Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria)| |92523||Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)| |92524||Behavioral and qualitative analysis of voice and resonance| |92551 - 92588||Audiological function tests with medical diagnostic evaluation| |92620||Evaluation of central auditory function, with report; initial 60 minutes| |92621||each additional 15 minutes| |Other HCPCS codes related to the CPB:| |S9128||Speech therapy, in the home, per diem| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |H93.25||Central auditory processing disorder| |H93.291 - H93.299||Other abnormal auditory perceptions|
92588
PR DISTRT PROD EVOKD OTOACOUSTIC EMSNS COMP/DX EVAL
HCPCS
The use of potentially weaker OAE methods and the remarkable heterogeneity across studies does not allow for a definite conclusion whether or not the MOC reflex is altered in children with APD. The authors concluded that further carefully designed studies are needed to confirm the involvement of MOC efferents in APD; knowledge of efferent functioning in children with APD would be mechanistically and clinically beneficial. |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:| |92507||Treatment of speech, language, voice, communication, and/or auditory processing disorder; individual| |92508||group, two or more individuals| |92521||Evaluation of speech fluency (eg, stuttering, cluttering)| |92522||Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria)| |92523||Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)| |92524||Behavioral and qualitative analysis of voice and resonance| |92551 - 92588||Audiological function tests with medical diagnostic evaluation| |92620||Evaluation of central auditory function, with report; initial 60 minutes| |92621||each additional 15 minutes| |Other HCPCS codes related to the CPB:| |S9128||Speech therapy, in the home, per diem| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |H93.25||Central auditory processing disorder| |H93.291 - H93.299||Other abnormal auditory perceptions|
92524
ST SPEECH BEHAVIORAL QUALI OF
HCPCS
The use of potentially weaker OAE methods and the remarkable heterogeneity across studies does not allow for a definite conclusion whether or not the MOC reflex is altered in children with APD. The authors concluded that further carefully designed studies are needed to confirm the involvement of MOC efferents in APD; knowledge of efferent functioning in children with APD would be mechanistically and clinically beneficial. |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:| |92507||Treatment of speech, language, voice, communication, and/or auditory processing disorder; individual| |92508||group, two or more individuals| |92521||Evaluation of speech fluency (eg, stuttering, cluttering)| |92522||Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria)| |92523||Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)| |92524||Behavioral and qualitative analysis of voice and resonance| |92551 - 92588||Audiological function tests with medical diagnostic evaluation| |92620||Evaluation of central auditory function, with report; initial 60 minutes| |92621||each additional 15 minutes| |Other HCPCS codes related to the CPB:| |S9128||Speech therapy, in the home, per diem| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |H93.25||Central auditory processing disorder| |H93.291 - H93.299||Other abnormal auditory perceptions|
92522
ST SPEECH EVAL OF SOUND PRODUC
HCPCS
The use of potentially weaker OAE methods and the remarkable heterogeneity across studies does not allow for a definite conclusion whether or not the MOC reflex is altered in children with APD. The authors concluded that further carefully designed studies are needed to confirm the involvement of MOC efferents in APD; knowledge of efferent functioning in children with APD would be mechanistically and clinically beneficial. |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:| |92507||Treatment of speech, language, voice, communication, and/or auditory processing disorder; individual| |92508||group, two or more individuals| |92521||Evaluation of speech fluency (eg, stuttering, cluttering)| |92522||Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria)| |92523||Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)| |92524||Behavioral and qualitative analysis of voice and resonance| |92551 - 92588||Audiological function tests with medical diagnostic evaluation| |92620||Evaluation of central auditory function, with report; initial 60 minutes| |92621||each additional 15 minutes| |Other HCPCS codes related to the CPB:| |S9128||Speech therapy, in the home, per diem| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |H93.25||Central auditory processing disorder| |H93.291 - H93.299||Other abnormal auditory perceptions|
92620
PR EVAL CENTRAL AUDITORY FUNCJ W/REPRT 1ST 60 MIN
HCPCS
The use of potentially weaker OAE methods and the remarkable heterogeneity across studies does not allow for a definite conclusion whether or not the MOC reflex is altered in children with APD. The authors concluded that further carefully designed studies are needed to confirm the involvement of MOC efferents in APD; knowledge of efferent functioning in children with APD would be mechanistically and clinically beneficial. |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:| |92507||Treatment of speech, language, voice, communication, and/or auditory processing disorder; individual| |92508||group, two or more individuals| |92521||Evaluation of speech fluency (eg, stuttering, cluttering)| |92522||Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria)| |92523||Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)| |92524||Behavioral and qualitative analysis of voice and resonance| |92551 - 92588||Audiological function tests with medical diagnostic evaluation| |92620||Evaluation of central auditory function, with report; initial 60 minutes| |92621||each additional 15 minutes| |Other HCPCS codes related to the CPB:| |S9128||Speech therapy, in the home, per diem| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |H93.25||Central auditory processing disorder| |H93.291 - H93.299||Other abnormal auditory perceptions|
92621
PR EVAL CENTRAL AUDITORY FUNCJ W/REPRT EA 15 MIN
HCPCS
The use of potentially weaker OAE methods and the remarkable heterogeneity across studies does not allow for a definite conclusion whether or not the MOC reflex is altered in children with APD. The authors concluded that further carefully designed studies are needed to confirm the involvement of MOC efferents in APD; knowledge of efferent functioning in children with APD would be mechanistically and clinically beneficial. |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:| |92507||Treatment of speech, language, voice, communication, and/or auditory processing disorder; individual| |92508||group, two or more individuals| |92521||Evaluation of speech fluency (eg, stuttering, cluttering)| |92522||Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria)| |92523||Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)| |92524||Behavioral and qualitative analysis of voice and resonance| |92551 - 92588||Audiological function tests with medical diagnostic evaluation| |92620||Evaluation of central auditory function, with report; initial 60 minutes| |92621||each additional 15 minutes| |Other HCPCS codes related to the CPB:| |S9128||Speech therapy, in the home, per diem| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |H93.25||Central auditory processing disorder| |H93.291 - H93.299||Other abnormal auditory perceptions|
92523
ST SPEECH EVAL SOUND W LANGUAG COMPREHEN
HCPCS
The use of potentially weaker OAE methods and the remarkable heterogeneity across studies does not allow for a definite conclusion whether or not the MOC reflex is altered in children with APD. The authors concluded that further carefully designed studies are needed to confirm the involvement of MOC efferents in APD; knowledge of efferent functioning in children with APD would be mechanistically and clinically beneficial. |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:| |92507||Treatment of speech, language, voice, communication, and/or auditory processing disorder; individual| |92508||group, two or more individuals| |92521||Evaluation of speech fluency (eg, stuttering, cluttering)| |92522||Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria)| |92523||Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)| |92524||Behavioral and qualitative analysis of voice and resonance| |92551 - 92588||Audiological function tests with medical diagnostic evaluation| |92620||Evaluation of central auditory function, with report; initial 60 minutes| |92621||each additional 15 minutes| |Other HCPCS codes related to the CPB:| |S9128||Speech therapy, in the home, per diem| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |H93.25||Central auditory processing disorder| |H93.291 - H93.299||Other abnormal auditory perceptions|
S9128
Speech therapy, in the home,
HCPCS
The use of potentially weaker OAE methods and the remarkable heterogeneity across studies does not allow for a definite conclusion whether or not the MOC reflex is altered in children with APD. The authors concluded that further carefully designed studies are needed to confirm the involvement of MOC efferents in APD; knowledge of efferent functioning in children with APD would be mechanistically and clinically beneficial. |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:| |92507||Treatment of speech, language, voice, communication, and/or auditory processing disorder; individual| |92508||group, two or more individuals| |92521||Evaluation of speech fluency (eg, stuttering, cluttering)| |92522||Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria)| |92523||Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)| |92524||Behavioral and qualitative analysis of voice and resonance| |92551 - 92588||Audiological function tests with medical diagnostic evaluation| |92620||Evaluation of central auditory function, with report; initial 60 minutes| |92621||each additional 15 minutes| |Other HCPCS codes related to the CPB:| |S9128||Speech therapy, in the home, per diem| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |H93.25||Central auditory processing disorder| |H93.291 - H93.299||Other abnormal auditory perceptions|
92507
Treatment of speech, language, voice, communication, and/or hearing processing disorder
HCPCS
The use of potentially weaker OAE methods and the remarkable heterogeneity across studies does not allow for a definite conclusion whether or not the MOC reflex is altered in children with APD. The authors concluded that further carefully designed studies are needed to confirm the involvement of MOC efferents in APD; knowledge of efferent functioning in children with APD would be mechanistically and clinically beneficial. |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:| |92507||Treatment of speech, language, voice, communication, and/or auditory processing disorder; individual| |92508||group, two or more individuals| |92521||Evaluation of speech fluency (eg, stuttering, cluttering)| |92522||Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria)| |92523||Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)| |92524||Behavioral and qualitative analysis of voice and resonance| |92551 - 92588||Audiological function tests with medical diagnostic evaluation| |92620||Evaluation of central auditory function, with report; initial 60 minutes| |92621||each additional 15 minutes| |Other HCPCS codes related to the CPB:| |S9128||Speech therapy, in the home, per diem| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |H93.25||Central auditory processing disorder| |H93.291 - H93.299||Other abnormal auditory perceptions|
92521
ST SPEECH EVAL OF FLUENCY
HCPCS
The use of potentially weaker OAE methods and the remarkable heterogeneity across studies does not allow for a definite conclusion whether or not the MOC reflex is altered in children with APD. The authors concluded that further carefully designed studies are needed to confirm the involvement of MOC efferents in APD; knowledge of efferent functioning in children with APD would be mechanistically and clinically beneficial. |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:| |92507||Treatment of speech, language, voice, communication, and/or auditory processing disorder; individual| |92508||group, two or more individuals| |92521||Evaluation of speech fluency (eg, stuttering, cluttering)| |92522||Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria)| |92523||Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)| |92524||Behavioral and qualitative analysis of voice and resonance| |92551 - 92588||Audiological function tests with medical diagnostic evaluation| |92620||Evaluation of central auditory function, with report; initial 60 minutes| |92621||each additional 15 minutes| |Other HCPCS codes related to the CPB:| |S9128||Speech therapy, in the home, per diem| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |H93.25||Central auditory processing disorder| |H93.291 - H93.299||Other abnormal auditory perceptions|
92508
Speech/hearing therapy
HCPCS
The authors concluded that further carefully designed studies are needed to confirm the involvement of MOC efferents in APD; knowledge of efferent functioning in children with APD would be mechanistically and clinically beneficial. |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:| |92507||Treatment of speech, language, voice, communication, and/or auditory processing disorder; individual| |92508||group, two or more individuals| |92521||Evaluation of speech fluency (eg, stuttering, cluttering)| |92522||Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria)| |92523||Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)| |92524||Behavioral and qualitative analysis of voice and resonance| |92551 - 92588||Audiological function tests with medical diagnostic evaluation| |92620||Evaluation of central auditory function, with report; initial 60 minutes| |92621||each additional 15 minutes| |Other HCPCS codes related to the CPB:| |S9128||Speech therapy, in the home, per diem| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |H93.25||Central auditory processing disorder| |H93.291 - H93.299||Other abnormal auditory perceptions|
92551
Test for screening hearing
HCPCS
The authors concluded that further carefully designed studies are needed to confirm the involvement of MOC efferents in APD; knowledge of efferent functioning in children with APD would be mechanistically and clinically beneficial. |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:| |92507||Treatment of speech, language, voice, communication, and/or auditory processing disorder; individual| |92508||group, two or more individuals| |92521||Evaluation of speech fluency (eg, stuttering, cluttering)| |92522||Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria)| |92523||Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)| |92524||Behavioral and qualitative analysis of voice and resonance| |92551 - 92588||Audiological function tests with medical diagnostic evaluation| |92620||Evaluation of central auditory function, with report; initial 60 minutes| |92621||each additional 15 minutes| |Other HCPCS codes related to the CPB:| |S9128||Speech therapy, in the home, per diem| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |H93.25||Central auditory processing disorder| |H93.291 - H93.299||Other abnormal auditory perceptions|
92588
PR DISTRT PROD EVOKD OTOACOUSTIC EMSNS COMP/DX EVAL
HCPCS
The authors concluded that further carefully designed studies are needed to confirm the involvement of MOC efferents in APD; knowledge of efferent functioning in children with APD would be mechanistically and clinically beneficial. |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:| |92507||Treatment of speech, language, voice, communication, and/or auditory processing disorder; individual| |92508||group, two or more individuals| |92521||Evaluation of speech fluency (eg, stuttering, cluttering)| |92522||Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria)| |92523||Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)| |92524||Behavioral and qualitative analysis of voice and resonance| |92551 - 92588||Audiological function tests with medical diagnostic evaluation| |92620||Evaluation of central auditory function, with report; initial 60 minutes| |92621||each additional 15 minutes| |Other HCPCS codes related to the CPB:| |S9128||Speech therapy, in the home, per diem| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |H93.25||Central auditory processing disorder| |H93.291 - H93.299||Other abnormal auditory perceptions|
92524
ST SPEECH BEHAVIORAL QUALI OF
HCPCS
The authors concluded that further carefully designed studies are needed to confirm the involvement of MOC efferents in APD; knowledge of efferent functioning in children with APD would be mechanistically and clinically beneficial. |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:| |92507||Treatment of speech, language, voice, communication, and/or auditory processing disorder; individual| |92508||group, two or more individuals| |92521||Evaluation of speech fluency (eg, stuttering, cluttering)| |92522||Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria)| |92523||Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)| |92524||Behavioral and qualitative analysis of voice and resonance| |92551 - 92588||Audiological function tests with medical diagnostic evaluation| |92620||Evaluation of central auditory function, with report; initial 60 minutes| |92621||each additional 15 minutes| |Other HCPCS codes related to the CPB:| |S9128||Speech therapy, in the home, per diem| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |H93.25||Central auditory processing disorder| |H93.291 - H93.299||Other abnormal auditory perceptions|
92522
ST SPEECH EVAL OF SOUND PRODUC
HCPCS
The authors concluded that further carefully designed studies are needed to confirm the involvement of MOC efferents in APD; knowledge of efferent functioning in children with APD would be mechanistically and clinically beneficial. |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:| |92507||Treatment of speech, language, voice, communication, and/or auditory processing disorder; individual| |92508||group, two or more individuals| |92521||Evaluation of speech fluency (eg, stuttering, cluttering)| |92522||Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria)| |92523||Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)| |92524||Behavioral and qualitative analysis of voice and resonance| |92551 - 92588||Audiological function tests with medical diagnostic evaluation| |92620||Evaluation of central auditory function, with report; initial 60 minutes| |92621||each additional 15 minutes| |Other HCPCS codes related to the CPB:| |S9128||Speech therapy, in the home, per diem| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |H93.25||Central auditory processing disorder| |H93.291 - H93.299||Other abnormal auditory perceptions|
92620
PR EVAL CENTRAL AUDITORY FUNCJ W/REPRT 1ST 60 MIN
HCPCS
The authors concluded that further carefully designed studies are needed to confirm the involvement of MOC efferents in APD; knowledge of efferent functioning in children with APD would be mechanistically and clinically beneficial. |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:| |92507||Treatment of speech, language, voice, communication, and/or auditory processing disorder; individual| |92508||group, two or more individuals| |92521||Evaluation of speech fluency (eg, stuttering, cluttering)| |92522||Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria)| |92523||Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)| |92524||Behavioral and qualitative analysis of voice and resonance| |92551 - 92588||Audiological function tests with medical diagnostic evaluation| |92620||Evaluation of central auditory function, with report; initial 60 minutes| |92621||each additional 15 minutes| |Other HCPCS codes related to the CPB:| |S9128||Speech therapy, in the home, per diem| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |H93.25||Central auditory processing disorder| |H93.291 - H93.299||Other abnormal auditory perceptions|
92621
PR EVAL CENTRAL AUDITORY FUNCJ W/REPRT EA 15 MIN
HCPCS
The authors concluded that further carefully designed studies are needed to confirm the involvement of MOC efferents in APD; knowledge of efferent functioning in children with APD would be mechanistically and clinically beneficial. |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:| |92507||Treatment of speech, language, voice, communication, and/or auditory processing disorder; individual| |92508||group, two or more individuals| |92521||Evaluation of speech fluency (eg, stuttering, cluttering)| |92522||Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria)| |92523||Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)| |92524||Behavioral and qualitative analysis of voice and resonance| |92551 - 92588||Audiological function tests with medical diagnostic evaluation| |92620||Evaluation of central auditory function, with report; initial 60 minutes| |92621||each additional 15 minutes| |Other HCPCS codes related to the CPB:| |S9128||Speech therapy, in the home, per diem| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |H93.25||Central auditory processing disorder| |H93.291 - H93.299||Other abnormal auditory perceptions|
92523
ST SPEECH EVAL SOUND W LANGUAG COMPREHEN
HCPCS
The authors concluded that further carefully designed studies are needed to confirm the involvement of MOC efferents in APD; knowledge of efferent functioning in children with APD would be mechanistically and clinically beneficial. |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:| |92507||Treatment of speech, language, voice, communication, and/or auditory processing disorder; individual| |92508||group, two or more individuals| |92521||Evaluation of speech fluency (eg, stuttering, cluttering)| |92522||Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria)| |92523||Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)| |92524||Behavioral and qualitative analysis of voice and resonance| |92551 - 92588||Audiological function tests with medical diagnostic evaluation| |92620||Evaluation of central auditory function, with report; initial 60 minutes| |92621||each additional 15 minutes| |Other HCPCS codes related to the CPB:| |S9128||Speech therapy, in the home, per diem| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |H93.25||Central auditory processing disorder| |H93.291 - H93.299||Other abnormal auditory perceptions|
S9128
Speech therapy, in the home,
HCPCS
The authors concluded that further carefully designed studies are needed to confirm the involvement of MOC efferents in APD; knowledge of efferent functioning in children with APD would be mechanistically and clinically beneficial. |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:| |92507||Treatment of speech, language, voice, communication, and/or auditory processing disorder; individual| |92508||group, two or more individuals| |92521||Evaluation of speech fluency (eg, stuttering, cluttering)| |92522||Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria)| |92523||Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)| |92524||Behavioral and qualitative analysis of voice and resonance| |92551 - 92588||Audiological function tests with medical diagnostic evaluation| |92620||Evaluation of central auditory function, with report; initial 60 minutes| |92621||each additional 15 minutes| |Other HCPCS codes related to the CPB:| |S9128||Speech therapy, in the home, per diem| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |H93.25||Central auditory processing disorder| |H93.291 - H93.299||Other abnormal auditory perceptions|
92507
Treatment of speech, language, voice, communication, and/or hearing processing disorder
HCPCS
The authors concluded that further carefully designed studies are needed to confirm the involvement of MOC efferents in APD; knowledge of efferent functioning in children with APD would be mechanistically and clinically beneficial. |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:| |92507||Treatment of speech, language, voice, communication, and/or auditory processing disorder; individual| |92508||group, two or more individuals| |92521||Evaluation of speech fluency (eg, stuttering, cluttering)| |92522||Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria)| |92523||Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)| |92524||Behavioral and qualitative analysis of voice and resonance| |92551 - 92588||Audiological function tests with medical diagnostic evaluation| |92620||Evaluation of central auditory function, with report; initial 60 minutes| |92621||each additional 15 minutes| |Other HCPCS codes related to the CPB:| |S9128||Speech therapy, in the home, per diem| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |H93.25||Central auditory processing disorder| |H93.291 - H93.299||Other abnormal auditory perceptions|
92521
ST SPEECH EVAL OF FLUENCY
HCPCS
The authors concluded that further carefully designed studies are needed to confirm the involvement of MOC efferents in APD; knowledge of efferent functioning in children with APD would be mechanistically and clinically beneficial. |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:| |92507||Treatment of speech, language, voice, communication, and/or auditory processing disorder; individual| |92508||group, two or more individuals| |92521||Evaluation of speech fluency (eg, stuttering, cluttering)| |92522||Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria)| |92523||Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)| |92524||Behavioral and qualitative analysis of voice and resonance| |92551 - 92588||Audiological function tests with medical diagnostic evaluation| |92620||Evaluation of central auditory function, with report; initial 60 minutes| |92621||each additional 15 minutes| |Other HCPCS codes related to the CPB:| |S9128||Speech therapy, in the home, per diem| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |H93.25||Central auditory processing disorder| |H93.291 - H93.299||Other abnormal auditory perceptions|
92065
PR ORTHOPTIC TRAINING PERFORMED BY PHYS/OTHER QHP
HCPCS
Nevertheless, the results showed that vergence treatment might help dyslexics. They stated that larger studies are needed to provide guidance in this area. |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:| |92065||Orthoptic and/or pleoptic training, with continuing medical direction and evaluation| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB (not all-inclusive):| |F48.9||Nonpsychotic mental disorder, unspecified| |F63.81 - F63.89||Other impulse disorders| |F70 - F79||Intellectual disabilities| |F80.0 - F81.9||Specific developmental disorders of speech, language and scholastic skills| |F90.0 - F90.9||Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder| |H54.7||Unspecified visual loss| |R27.0 - R27.9||Other lack of coordination| |R41.840 - R41.89||Other specific cognitive deficit| |R48.0||Dyslexia and alexia| |R48.1 - R48.8||Other symbolic dysfunction|
92065
PR ORTHOPTIC TRAINING PERFORMED BY PHYS/OTHER QHP
HCPCS
They stated that larger studies are needed to provide guidance in this area. |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:| |92065||Orthoptic and/or pleoptic training, with continuing medical direction and evaluation| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB (not all-inclusive):| |F48.9||Nonpsychotic mental disorder, unspecified| |F63.81 - F63.89||Other impulse disorders| |F70 - F79||Intellectual disabilities| |F80.0 - F81.9||Specific developmental disorders of speech, language and scholastic skills| |F90.0 - F90.9||Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder| |H54.7||Unspecified visual loss| |R27.0 - R27.9||Other lack of coordination| |R41.840 - R41.89||Other specific cognitive deficit| |R48.0||Dyslexia and alexia| |R48.1 - R48.8||Other symbolic dysfunction|
G0358
IV PUSH TECHNIQUE EACH ADD SUBSTANCE/DRUG
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 or 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 medically necessary. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.20 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) 7/19/2004: Code Reference section completed 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support is considered investigational to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” changed to “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support may be considered medically necessary to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” 7/14/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 38230 added covered codes, HCPCS G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added covered codes, HCPCS J9000-J9999 statement added to HCPCS and all separately listed codes deleted 10/20/2005: Code Reference section updated, ICD9 procedure codes 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added 3/16/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 5/17/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Added marginal zone lymphoma with indolent behavior or lymphoma or lymphoplasmacytoid lymphoma medically necessary for patients with NHL subtypes IWF classified as indolent 9/13/2007: Code reference section updated per the annual ICD-9 code updates.
G0360
Each additional hr 1-8 hrs
HCPCS
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 or 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 medically necessary. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.20 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) 7/19/2004: Code Reference section completed 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support is considered investigational to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” changed to “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support may be considered medically necessary to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” 7/14/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 38230 added covered codes, HCPCS G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added covered codes, HCPCS J9000-J9999 statement added to HCPCS and all separately listed codes deleted 10/20/2005: Code Reference section updated, ICD9 procedure codes 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added 3/16/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 5/17/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Added marginal zone lymphoma with indolent behavior or lymphoma or lymphoplasmacytoid lymphoma medically necessary for patients with NHL subtypes IWF classified as indolent 9/13/2007: Code reference section updated per the annual ICD-9 code updates.
G0363
IRRIG IMPLANTED VENOUS ACESS DEVICE DRUG DEL SYS
HCPCS
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 or 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 medically necessary. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.20 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) 7/19/2004: Code Reference section completed 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support is considered investigational to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” changed to “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support may be considered medically necessary to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” 7/14/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 38230 added covered codes, HCPCS G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added covered codes, HCPCS J9000-J9999 statement added to HCPCS and all separately listed codes deleted 10/20/2005: Code Reference section updated, ICD9 procedure codes 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added 3/16/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 5/17/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Added marginal zone lymphoma with indolent behavior or lymphoma or lymphoplasmacytoid lymphoma medically necessary for patients with NHL subtypes IWF classified as indolent 9/13/2007: Code reference section updated per the annual ICD-9 code updates.
J9000
INJECTION, DOXORUBICIN HYDROCHLORIDE, 10 MG
HCPCS
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 or 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 medically necessary. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.20 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) 7/19/2004: Code Reference section completed 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support is considered investigational to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” changed to “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support may be considered medically necessary to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” 7/14/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 38230 added covered codes, HCPCS G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added covered codes, HCPCS J9000-J9999 statement added to HCPCS and all separately listed codes deleted 10/20/2005: Code Reference section updated, ICD9 procedure codes 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added 3/16/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 5/17/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Added marginal zone lymphoma with indolent behavior or lymphoma or lymphoplasmacytoid lymphoma medically necessary for patients with NHL subtypes IWF classified as indolent 9/13/2007: Code reference section updated per the annual ICD-9 code updates.
G0364
HC BONE MARROW ASPIRATE & BIOPSY
HCPCS
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 or 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 medically necessary. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.20 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) 7/19/2004: Code Reference section completed 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support is considered investigational to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” changed to “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support may be considered medically necessary to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” 7/14/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 38230 added covered codes, HCPCS G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added covered codes, HCPCS J9000-J9999 statement added to HCPCS and all separately listed codes deleted 10/20/2005: Code Reference section updated, ICD9 procedure codes 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added 3/16/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 5/17/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Added marginal zone lymphoma with indolent behavior or lymphoma or lymphoplasmacytoid lymphoma medically necessary for patients with NHL subtypes IWF classified as indolent 9/13/2007: Code reference section updated per the annual ICD-9 code updates.
G0362
Each add sequential infusion
HCPCS
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 or 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 medically necessary. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.20 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) 7/19/2004: Code Reference section completed 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support is considered investigational to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” changed to “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support may be considered medically necessary to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” 7/14/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 38230 added covered codes, HCPCS G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added covered codes, HCPCS J9000-J9999 statement added to HCPCS and all separately listed codes deleted 10/20/2005: Code Reference section updated, ICD9 procedure codes 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added 3/16/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 5/17/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Added marginal zone lymphoma with indolent behavior or lymphoma or lymphoplasmacytoid lymphoma medically necessary for patients with NHL subtypes IWF classified as indolent 9/13/2007: Code reference section updated per the annual ICD-9 code updates.
J9999
Not otherwise classified, antineoplastic drugs
HCPCS
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 or 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 medically necessary. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.20 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) 7/19/2004: Code Reference section completed 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support is considered investigational to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” changed to “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support may be considered medically necessary to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” 7/14/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 38230 added covered codes, HCPCS G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added covered codes, HCPCS J9000-J9999 statement added to HCPCS and all separately listed codes deleted 10/20/2005: Code Reference section updated, ICD9 procedure codes 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added 3/16/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 5/17/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Added marginal zone lymphoma with indolent behavior or lymphoma or lymphoplasmacytoid lymphoma medically necessary for patients with NHL subtypes IWF classified as indolent 9/13/2007: Code reference section updated per the annual ICD-9 code updates.
G0359
Chemotherapy IV one hr initi
HCPCS
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 or 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 medically necessary. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.20 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) 7/19/2004: Code Reference section completed 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support is considered investigational to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” changed to “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support may be considered medically necessary to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” 7/14/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 38230 added covered codes, HCPCS G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added covered codes, HCPCS J9000-J9999 statement added to HCPCS and all separately listed codes deleted 10/20/2005: Code Reference section updated, ICD9 procedure codes 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added 3/16/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 5/17/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Added marginal zone lymphoma with indolent behavior or lymphoma or lymphoplasmacytoid lymphoma medically necessary for patients with NHL subtypes IWF classified as indolent 9/13/2007: Code reference section updated per the annual ICD-9 code updates.
38230
PR BONE MARROW HARVEST TRANSPLANTATION ALLOGENEIC
HCPCS
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 or 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 medically necessary. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.20 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) 7/19/2004: Code Reference section completed 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support is considered investigational to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” changed to “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support may be considered medically necessary to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” 7/14/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 38230 added covered codes, HCPCS G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added covered codes, HCPCS J9000-J9999 statement added to HCPCS and all separately listed codes deleted 10/20/2005: Code Reference section updated, ICD9 procedure codes 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added 3/16/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 5/17/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Added marginal zone lymphoma with indolent behavior or lymphoma or lymphoplasmacytoid lymphoma medically necessary for patients with NHL subtypes IWF classified as indolent 9/13/2007: Code reference section updated per the annual ICD-9 code updates.
G0361
Prolong chemo infuse>8hrs pu
HCPCS
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 or 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 medically necessary. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.20 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) 7/19/2004: Code Reference section completed 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support is considered investigational to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” changed to “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support may be considered medically necessary to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” 7/14/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 38230 added covered codes, HCPCS G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added covered codes, HCPCS J9000-J9999 statement added to HCPCS and all separately listed codes deleted 10/20/2005: Code Reference section updated, ICD9 procedure codes 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added 3/16/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 5/17/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Added marginal zone lymphoma with indolent behavior or lymphoma or lymphoplasmacytoid lymphoma medically necessary for patients with NHL subtypes IWF classified as indolent 9/13/2007: Code reference section updated per the annual ICD-9 code updates.
G0357
IV PUSH TECHNIQUE SINGLE/INIT SUBSTANCE/DRUG
HCPCS
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 or 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 medically necessary. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.20 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) 7/19/2004: Code Reference section completed 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support is considered investigational to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” changed to “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support may be considered medically necessary to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” 7/14/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 38230 added covered codes, HCPCS G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added covered codes, HCPCS J9000-J9999 statement added to HCPCS and all separately listed codes deleted 10/20/2005: Code Reference section updated, ICD9 procedure codes 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added 3/16/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 5/17/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Added marginal zone lymphoma with indolent behavior or lymphoma or lymphoplasmacytoid lymphoma medically necessary for patients with NHL subtypes IWF classified as indolent 9/13/2007: Code reference section updated per the annual ICD-9 code updates.
G0356
HORMONAL ANTINEOPLASTIC
HCPCS
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 or 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 medically necessary. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.20 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) 7/19/2004: Code Reference section completed 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support is considered investigational to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” changed to “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support may be considered medically necessary to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” 7/14/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 38230 added covered codes, HCPCS G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added covered codes, HCPCS J9000-J9999 statement added to HCPCS and all separately listed codes deleted 10/20/2005: Code Reference section updated, ICD9 procedure codes 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added 3/16/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 5/17/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Added marginal zone lymphoma with indolent behavior or lymphoma or lymphoplasmacytoid lymphoma medically necessary for patients with NHL subtypes IWF classified as indolent 9/13/2007: Code reference section updated per the annual ICD-9 code updates.
G0355
CHEMO ADMN SUBQ/IM NONHORMONAL ANTINEOPLASTIC
HCPCS
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 or 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 medically necessary. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.20 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) 7/19/2004: Code Reference section completed 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support is considered investigational to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” changed to “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support may be considered medically necessary to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” 7/14/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 38230 added covered codes, HCPCS G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added covered codes, HCPCS J9000-J9999 statement added to HCPCS and all separately listed codes deleted 10/20/2005: Code Reference section updated, ICD9 procedure codes 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added 3/16/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 5/17/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Added marginal zone lymphoma with indolent behavior or lymphoma or lymphoplasmacytoid lymphoma medically necessary for patients with NHL subtypes IWF classified as indolent 9/13/2007: Code reference section updated per the annual ICD-9 code updates.
G0358
IV PUSH TECHNIQUE EACH ADD SUBSTANCE/DRUG
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.20 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) 7/19/2004: Code Reference section completed 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support is considered investigational to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” changed to “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support may be considered medically necessary to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” 7/14/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 38230 added covered codes, HCPCS G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added covered codes, HCPCS J9000-J9999 statement added to HCPCS and all separately listed codes deleted 10/20/2005: Code Reference section updated, ICD9 procedure codes 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added 3/16/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 5/17/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Added marginal zone lymphoma with indolent behavior or lymphoma or lymphoplasmacytoid lymphoma medically necessary for patients with NHL subtypes IWF classified as indolent 9/13/2007: Code reference section updated per the annual ICD-9 code updates. ICD-9 codes 200.00-200.28 and 200.80-200.88 added 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 7/11/2008: Policy description and statements updated.
G0360
Each additional hr 1-8 hrs
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.20 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) 7/19/2004: Code Reference section completed 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support is considered investigational to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” changed to “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support may be considered medically necessary to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” 7/14/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 38230 added covered codes, HCPCS G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added covered codes, HCPCS J9000-J9999 statement added to HCPCS and all separately listed codes deleted 10/20/2005: Code Reference section updated, ICD9 procedure codes 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added 3/16/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 5/17/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Added marginal zone lymphoma with indolent behavior or lymphoma or lymphoplasmacytoid lymphoma medically necessary for patients with NHL subtypes IWF classified as indolent 9/13/2007: Code reference section updated per the annual ICD-9 code updates. ICD-9 codes 200.00-200.28 and 200.80-200.88 added 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 7/11/2008: Policy description and statements updated.
G0363
IRRIG IMPLANTED VENOUS ACESS DEVICE DRUG DEL SYS
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.20 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) 7/19/2004: Code Reference section completed 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support is considered investigational to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” changed to “High-dose chemotherapy with allogeneic stem-cell support may be considered medically necessary to treat NHL that progresses or relapses relatively soon after a prior course of high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support.” 7/14/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 38230 added covered codes, HCPCS G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added covered codes, HCPCS J9000-J9999 statement added to HCPCS and all separately listed codes deleted 10/20/2005: Code Reference section updated, ICD9 procedure codes 41.01, 41.02, 41.03, 41.09 added 3/16/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 5/17/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Added marginal zone lymphoma with indolent behavior or lymphoma or lymphoplasmacytoid lymphoma medically necessary for patients with NHL subtypes IWF classified as indolent 9/13/2007: Code reference section updated per the annual ICD-9 code updates. ICD-9 codes 200.00-200.28 and 200.80-200.88 added 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 7/11/2008: Policy description and statements updated.