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30240Y3
TRANSFUSION OF ALLOGENEIC UNRELATED HEMATOPOIETIC STEM CELLS INTO CENTRAL VEIN, OPEN APPROACH Tandem Autologous Allogeneic Unrelated Non ICU
ICD
Policy Guidelines updated to add medically necessary and investigative definitions. 09/30/2016: Code Reference section updated to add the following new ICD-10 procedure codes: 30230G2, 30233G2, 30240G2, 30243G2, 30230G3, 30233G3, 30240G3, 30243G3, 30230G4, 30233G4, 30240G4, 30243G4, 30230Y2, 30233Y2, 30240Y2, 30243Y2, 30230Y3, 30233Y3, 30240Y3, 30243Y3, 30230Y4, 30233Y4, 30240Y4, and 30243Y4. Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Policy # 8.01.20 This may not be a comprehensive list of procedure codes applicable to this policy. The code(s) listed below are ONLY medically necessary if the procedure is performed according to the "Policy" section of this document.
30243Y3
TRANSFUSION OF ALLOGENEIC UNRELATED HEMATOPOIETIC STEM CELLS INTO CENTRAL VEIN, PERCUTANEOUS APPROACH Tandem Autologous Allogeneic Unrelated Non ICU
ICD
Policy Guidelines updated to add medically necessary and investigative definitions. 09/30/2016: Code Reference section updated to add the following new ICD-10 procedure codes: 30230G2, 30233G2, 30240G2, 30243G2, 30230G3, 30233G3, 30240G3, 30243G3, 30230G4, 30233G4, 30240G4, 30243G4, 30230Y2, 30233Y2, 30240Y2, 30243Y2, 30230Y3, 30233Y3, 30240Y3, 30243Y3, 30230Y4, 30233Y4, 30240Y4, and 30243Y4. Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Policy # 8.01.20 This may not be a comprehensive list of procedure codes applicable to this policy. The code(s) listed below are ONLY medically necessary if the procedure is performed according to the "Policy" section of this document.
30230G3
TRANSFUSION OF ALLOGENEIC UNRELATED BONE MARROW INTO PERIPHERAL VEIN, OPEN APPROACH Tandem Autologous Allogeneic Unrelated Non ICU
ICD
Policy Guidelines updated to add medically necessary and investigative definitions. 09/30/2016: Code Reference section updated to add the following new ICD-10 procedure codes: 30230G2, 30233G2, 30240G2, 30243G2, 30230G3, 30233G3, 30240G3, 30243G3, 30230G4, 30233G4, 30240G4, 30243G4, 30230Y2, 30233Y2, 30240Y2, 30243Y2, 30230Y3, 30233Y3, 30240Y3, 30243Y3, 30230Y4, 30233Y4, 30240Y4, and 30243Y4. Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Policy # 8.01.20 This may not be a comprehensive list of procedure codes applicable to this policy. The code(s) listed below are ONLY medically necessary if the procedure is performed according to the "Policy" section of this document.
30243G3
TRANSFUSION OF ALLOGENEIC UNRELATED BONE MARROW INTO CENTRAL VEIN, PERCUTANEOUS APPROACH Tandem Autologous Allogeneic Unrelated Non ICU
ICD
Policy Guidelines updated to add medically necessary and investigative definitions. 09/30/2016: Code Reference section updated to add the following new ICD-10 procedure codes: 30230G2, 30233G2, 30240G2, 30243G2, 30230G3, 30233G3, 30240G3, 30243G3, 30230G4, 30233G4, 30240G4, 30243G4, 30230Y2, 30233Y2, 30240Y2, 30243Y2, 30230Y3, 30233Y3, 30240Y3, 30243Y3, 30230Y4, 30233Y4, 30240Y4, and 30243Y4. Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Policy # 8.01.20 This may not be a comprehensive list of procedure codes applicable to this policy. The code(s) listed below are ONLY medically necessary if the procedure is performed according to the "Policy" section of this document.
1741
Open robotic assisted procedure
ICD
Crosswalk to ICD-10 codes.||HHS/ASPE||CMS, VA, NIH, IHS||January 2015| |Strategy 5.B: Monitor Progress on the National Plan| |5.B.1||Designate responsibility for action implementation.||Designate office.||ASPE||Completed| |5.B.2||Track plan progress.||Track progress on the plan, & incorporate measures into other efforts to monitor population health such as Healthy People 2020.||ASPE||Ongoing| |5.B.3||Update the National Plan annually.||Release updated National Plan.||ASPE||Ongoing| Rebok GW, et al. "Ten-Year Effects of the Advanced Cognitive Training for Independent and Vital Elderly Cognitive Training Trial on Cognition and Everyday Functioning in Older Adults." J Am Geriatr Soc, 2014, doi: 10.1111/jgs.12607. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24417410. Jonsson T, et al.
87476
LYME DISEASE PCR
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. POLICY HISTORY1/1994: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) 5/1/2002: Type of Service and Place of Service deleted 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, Policy title “Lyme Disease Treatment” renamed “Intravenous Antiobiotic Therapy for Lyme Disease”, Description and Policy sections revised to be consistent with BCBSA policy # 5.01.08, intravenous antibiotic therapy changed from investigational to medically necessary for certain indications, investigation definition added, Sources updated, tables added to Code Reference section 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 3/13/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding reviewed. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 11/13/2006: Code Reference section updated: CPT codes 87475, 87476, and 87477 deleted from policy 4/24/2007: Policy reviewed, policy statement rewritten for clarification 6/21/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Policy statement revised; IV antibiotic therapy is not medically necessary for uncomplicated cranial nerve palsy associated with Lyme disease and antibiotic-refractory Lyme arthritis 7/19/2007: Reviewed and approved by MPAC 7/10/2009: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/15/2009: Coding Section revised with 2010 CPT4 and HCPCS revisions 02/23/2011: Added the following to the policy statement: Determination of levels of the B lymphocyte chemoattractant CXCL13 for diagnosis or monitoring treatment is considered investigational.
87477
Lyme dis dna quant
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. POLICY HISTORY1/1994: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) 5/1/2002: Type of Service and Place of Service deleted 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, Policy title “Lyme Disease Treatment” renamed “Intravenous Antiobiotic Therapy for Lyme Disease”, Description and Policy sections revised to be consistent with BCBSA policy # 5.01.08, intravenous antibiotic therapy changed from investigational to medically necessary for certain indications, investigation definition added, Sources updated, tables added to Code Reference section 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 3/13/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding reviewed. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 11/13/2006: Code Reference section updated: CPT codes 87475, 87476, and 87477 deleted from policy 4/24/2007: Policy reviewed, policy statement rewritten for clarification 6/21/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Policy statement revised; IV antibiotic therapy is not medically necessary for uncomplicated cranial nerve palsy associated with Lyme disease and antibiotic-refractory Lyme arthritis 7/19/2007: Reviewed and approved by MPAC 7/10/2009: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/15/2009: Coding Section revised with 2010 CPT4 and HCPCS revisions 02/23/2011: Added the following to the policy statement: Determination of levels of the B lymphocyte chemoattractant CXCL13 for diagnosis or monitoring treatment is considered investigational.
87475
Lyme dis dna dir probe
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. POLICY HISTORY1/1994: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) 5/1/2002: Type of Service and Place of Service deleted 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, Policy title “Lyme Disease Treatment” renamed “Intravenous Antiobiotic Therapy for Lyme Disease”, Description and Policy sections revised to be consistent with BCBSA policy # 5.01.08, intravenous antibiotic therapy changed from investigational to medically necessary for certain indications, investigation definition added, Sources updated, tables added to Code Reference section 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 3/13/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding reviewed. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 11/13/2006: Code Reference section updated: CPT codes 87475, 87476, and 87477 deleted from policy 4/24/2007: Policy reviewed, policy statement rewritten for clarification 6/21/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Policy statement revised; IV antibiotic therapy is not medically necessary for uncomplicated cranial nerve palsy associated with Lyme disease and antibiotic-refractory Lyme arthritis 7/19/2007: Reviewed and approved by MPAC 7/10/2009: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/15/2009: Coding Section revised with 2010 CPT4 and HCPCS revisions 02/23/2011: Added the following to the policy statement: Determination of levels of the B lymphocyte chemoattractant CXCL13 for diagnosis or monitoring treatment is considered investigational.
87476
LYME DISEASE PCR
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 HISTORY1/1994: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) 5/1/2002: Type of Service and Place of Service deleted 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, Policy title “Lyme Disease Treatment” renamed “Intravenous Antiobiotic Therapy for Lyme Disease”, Description and Policy sections revised to be consistent with BCBSA policy # 5.01.08, intravenous antibiotic therapy changed from investigational to medically necessary for certain indications, investigation definition added, Sources updated, tables added to Code Reference section 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 3/13/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding reviewed. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 11/13/2006: Code Reference section updated: CPT codes 87475, 87476, and 87477 deleted from policy 4/24/2007: Policy reviewed, policy statement rewritten for clarification 6/21/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Policy statement revised; IV antibiotic therapy is not medically necessary for uncomplicated cranial nerve palsy associated with Lyme disease and antibiotic-refractory Lyme arthritis 7/19/2007: Reviewed and approved by MPAC 7/10/2009: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/15/2009: Coding Section revised with 2010 CPT4 and HCPCS revisions 02/23/2011: Added the following to the policy statement: Determination of levels of the B lymphocyte chemoattractant CXCL13 for diagnosis or monitoring treatment is considered investigational. No changes to other policy statements.
87477
Lyme dis dna quant
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 HISTORY1/1994: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) 5/1/2002: Type of Service and Place of Service deleted 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, Policy title “Lyme Disease Treatment” renamed “Intravenous Antiobiotic Therapy for Lyme Disease”, Description and Policy sections revised to be consistent with BCBSA policy # 5.01.08, intravenous antibiotic therapy changed from investigational to medically necessary for certain indications, investigation definition added, Sources updated, tables added to Code Reference section 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 3/13/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding reviewed. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 11/13/2006: Code Reference section updated: CPT codes 87475, 87476, and 87477 deleted from policy 4/24/2007: Policy reviewed, policy statement rewritten for clarification 6/21/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Policy statement revised; IV antibiotic therapy is not medically necessary for uncomplicated cranial nerve palsy associated with Lyme disease and antibiotic-refractory Lyme arthritis 7/19/2007: Reviewed and approved by MPAC 7/10/2009: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/15/2009: Coding Section revised with 2010 CPT4 and HCPCS revisions 02/23/2011: Added the following to the policy statement: Determination of levels of the B lymphocyte chemoattractant CXCL13 for diagnosis or monitoring treatment is considered investigational. No changes to other policy statements.
87475
Lyme dis dna dir probe
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 HISTORY1/1994: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) 5/1/2002: Type of Service and Place of Service deleted 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, Policy title “Lyme Disease Treatment” renamed “Intravenous Antiobiotic Therapy for Lyme Disease”, Description and Policy sections revised to be consistent with BCBSA policy # 5.01.08, intravenous antibiotic therapy changed from investigational to medically necessary for certain indications, investigation definition added, Sources updated, tables added to Code Reference section 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 3/13/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding reviewed. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 11/13/2006: Code Reference section updated: CPT codes 87475, 87476, and 87477 deleted from policy 4/24/2007: Policy reviewed, policy statement rewritten for clarification 6/21/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Policy statement revised; IV antibiotic therapy is not medically necessary for uncomplicated cranial nerve palsy associated with Lyme disease and antibiotic-refractory Lyme arthritis 7/19/2007: Reviewed and approved by MPAC 7/10/2009: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/15/2009: Coding Section revised with 2010 CPT4 and HCPCS revisions 02/23/2011: Added the following to the policy statement: Determination of levels of the B lymphocyte chemoattractant CXCL13 for diagnosis or monitoring treatment is considered investigational. No changes to other policy statements.
J0550
Penicillin g benzathine inj
HCPCS
POLICY HISTORY1/1994: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) 5/1/2002: Type of Service and Place of Service deleted 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, Policy title “Lyme Disease Treatment” renamed “Intravenous Antiobiotic Therapy for Lyme Disease”, Description and Policy sections revised to be consistent with BCBSA policy # 5.01.08, intravenous antibiotic therapy changed from investigational to medically necessary for certain indications, investigation definition added, Sources updated, tables added to Code Reference section 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 3/13/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding reviewed. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 11/13/2006: Code Reference section updated: CPT codes 87475, 87476, and 87477 deleted from policy 4/24/2007: Policy reviewed, policy statement rewritten for clarification 6/21/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Policy statement revised; IV antibiotic therapy is not medically necessary for uncomplicated cranial nerve palsy associated with Lyme disease and antibiotic-refractory Lyme arthritis 7/19/2007: Reviewed and approved by MPAC 7/10/2009: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/15/2009: Coding Section revised with 2010 CPT4 and HCPCS revisions 02/23/2011: Added the following to the policy statement: Determination of levels of the B lymphocyte chemoattractant CXCL13 for diagnosis or monitoring treatment is considered investigational. No changes to other policy statements. Removed deleted HCPCS codes J0530, J0540, and J0550 from the Code Reference section.
J0540
Penicillin g benzathine inj
HCPCS
POLICY HISTORY1/1994: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) 5/1/2002: Type of Service and Place of Service deleted 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, Policy title “Lyme Disease Treatment” renamed “Intravenous Antiobiotic Therapy for Lyme Disease”, Description and Policy sections revised to be consistent with BCBSA policy # 5.01.08, intravenous antibiotic therapy changed from investigational to medically necessary for certain indications, investigation definition added, Sources updated, tables added to Code Reference section 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 3/13/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding reviewed. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 11/13/2006: Code Reference section updated: CPT codes 87475, 87476, and 87477 deleted from policy 4/24/2007: Policy reviewed, policy statement rewritten for clarification 6/21/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Policy statement revised; IV antibiotic therapy is not medically necessary for uncomplicated cranial nerve palsy associated with Lyme disease and antibiotic-refractory Lyme arthritis 7/19/2007: Reviewed and approved by MPAC 7/10/2009: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/15/2009: Coding Section revised with 2010 CPT4 and HCPCS revisions 02/23/2011: Added the following to the policy statement: Determination of levels of the B lymphocyte chemoattractant CXCL13 for diagnosis or monitoring treatment is considered investigational. No changes to other policy statements. Removed deleted HCPCS codes J0530, J0540, and J0550 from the Code Reference section.
87476
LYME DISEASE PCR
HCPCS
POLICY HISTORY1/1994: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) 5/1/2002: Type of Service and Place of Service deleted 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, Policy title “Lyme Disease Treatment” renamed “Intravenous Antiobiotic Therapy for Lyme Disease”, Description and Policy sections revised to be consistent with BCBSA policy # 5.01.08, intravenous antibiotic therapy changed from investigational to medically necessary for certain indications, investigation definition added, Sources updated, tables added to Code Reference section 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 3/13/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding reviewed. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 11/13/2006: Code Reference section updated: CPT codes 87475, 87476, and 87477 deleted from policy 4/24/2007: Policy reviewed, policy statement rewritten for clarification 6/21/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Policy statement revised; IV antibiotic therapy is not medically necessary for uncomplicated cranial nerve palsy associated with Lyme disease and antibiotic-refractory Lyme arthritis 7/19/2007: Reviewed and approved by MPAC 7/10/2009: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/15/2009: Coding Section revised with 2010 CPT4 and HCPCS revisions 02/23/2011: Added the following to the policy statement: Determination of levels of the B lymphocyte chemoattractant CXCL13 for diagnosis or monitoring treatment is considered investigational. No changes to other policy statements. Removed deleted HCPCS codes J0530, J0540, and J0550 from the Code Reference section.
J0530
Penicillin g benzathine inj
HCPCS
POLICY HISTORY1/1994: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) 5/1/2002: Type of Service and Place of Service deleted 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, Policy title “Lyme Disease Treatment” renamed “Intravenous Antiobiotic Therapy for Lyme Disease”, Description and Policy sections revised to be consistent with BCBSA policy # 5.01.08, intravenous antibiotic therapy changed from investigational to medically necessary for certain indications, investigation definition added, Sources updated, tables added to Code Reference section 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 3/13/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding reviewed. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 11/13/2006: Code Reference section updated: CPT codes 87475, 87476, and 87477 deleted from policy 4/24/2007: Policy reviewed, policy statement rewritten for clarification 6/21/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Policy statement revised; IV antibiotic therapy is not medically necessary for uncomplicated cranial nerve palsy associated with Lyme disease and antibiotic-refractory Lyme arthritis 7/19/2007: Reviewed and approved by MPAC 7/10/2009: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/15/2009: Coding Section revised with 2010 CPT4 and HCPCS revisions 02/23/2011: Added the following to the policy statement: Determination of levels of the B lymphocyte chemoattractant CXCL13 for diagnosis or monitoring treatment is considered investigational. No changes to other policy statements. Removed deleted HCPCS codes J0530, J0540, and J0550 from the Code Reference section.
87477
Lyme dis dna quant
HCPCS
POLICY HISTORY1/1994: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) 5/1/2002: Type of Service and Place of Service deleted 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, Policy title “Lyme Disease Treatment” renamed “Intravenous Antiobiotic Therapy for Lyme Disease”, Description and Policy sections revised to be consistent with BCBSA policy # 5.01.08, intravenous antibiotic therapy changed from investigational to medically necessary for certain indications, investigation definition added, Sources updated, tables added to Code Reference section 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 3/13/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding reviewed. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 11/13/2006: Code Reference section updated: CPT codes 87475, 87476, and 87477 deleted from policy 4/24/2007: Policy reviewed, policy statement rewritten for clarification 6/21/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Policy statement revised; IV antibiotic therapy is not medically necessary for uncomplicated cranial nerve palsy associated with Lyme disease and antibiotic-refractory Lyme arthritis 7/19/2007: Reviewed and approved by MPAC 7/10/2009: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/15/2009: Coding Section revised with 2010 CPT4 and HCPCS revisions 02/23/2011: Added the following to the policy statement: Determination of levels of the B lymphocyte chemoattractant CXCL13 for diagnosis or monitoring treatment is considered investigational. No changes to other policy statements. Removed deleted HCPCS codes J0530, J0540, and J0550 from the Code Reference section.
87475
Lyme dis dna dir probe
HCPCS
POLICY HISTORY1/1994: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) 5/1/2002: Type of Service and Place of Service deleted 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, Policy title “Lyme Disease Treatment” renamed “Intravenous Antiobiotic Therapy for Lyme Disease”, Description and Policy sections revised to be consistent with BCBSA policy # 5.01.08, intravenous antibiotic therapy changed from investigational to medically necessary for certain indications, investigation definition added, Sources updated, tables added to Code Reference section 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 3/13/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding reviewed. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 11/13/2006: Code Reference section updated: CPT codes 87475, 87476, and 87477 deleted from policy 4/24/2007: Policy reviewed, policy statement rewritten for clarification 6/21/2007: Policy reviewed, description updated. Policy statement revised; IV antibiotic therapy is not medically necessary for uncomplicated cranial nerve palsy associated with Lyme disease and antibiotic-refractory Lyme arthritis 7/19/2007: Reviewed and approved by MPAC 7/10/2009: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/15/2009: Coding Section revised with 2010 CPT4 and HCPCS revisions 02/23/2011: Added the following to the policy statement: Determination of levels of the B lymphocyte chemoattractant CXCL13 for diagnosis or monitoring treatment is considered investigational. No changes to other policy statements. Removed deleted HCPCS codes J0530, J0540, and J0550 from the Code Reference section.
J0550
Penicillin g benzathine inj
HCPCS
Policy statement revised; IV antibiotic therapy is not medically necessary for uncomplicated cranial nerve palsy associated with Lyme disease and antibiotic-refractory Lyme arthritis 7/19/2007: Reviewed and approved by MPAC 7/10/2009: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/15/2009: Coding Section revised with 2010 CPT4 and HCPCS revisions 02/23/2011: Added the following to the policy statement: Determination of levels of the B lymphocyte chemoattractant CXCL13 for diagnosis or monitoring treatment is considered investigational. No changes to other policy statements. Removed deleted HCPCS codes J0530, J0540, and J0550 from the Code Reference section. 02/24/2012: Add the following policy statement: A single 2- to 4-week course of IV antibiotics may be considered medically necessary in patients with Lyme carditis, as evidenced by positive serologic findings (defined above) and associated with a high degree of atrioventricular block or a PR interval of greater than 0.3 second. Documentation of Lyme carditis may include PCR-based direct detection of B burgdorferi in the blood when results of serologic studies are equivocal.
J0540
Penicillin g benzathine inj
HCPCS
Policy statement revised; IV antibiotic therapy is not medically necessary for uncomplicated cranial nerve palsy associated with Lyme disease and antibiotic-refractory Lyme arthritis 7/19/2007: Reviewed and approved by MPAC 7/10/2009: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/15/2009: Coding Section revised with 2010 CPT4 and HCPCS revisions 02/23/2011: Added the following to the policy statement: Determination of levels of the B lymphocyte chemoattractant CXCL13 for diagnosis or monitoring treatment is considered investigational. No changes to other policy statements. Removed deleted HCPCS codes J0530, J0540, and J0550 from the Code Reference section. 02/24/2012: Add the following policy statement: A single 2- to 4-week course of IV antibiotics may be considered medically necessary in patients with Lyme carditis, as evidenced by positive serologic findings (defined above) and associated with a high degree of atrioventricular block or a PR interval of greater than 0.3 second. Documentation of Lyme carditis may include PCR-based direct detection of B burgdorferi in the blood when results of serologic studies are equivocal.
J0530
Penicillin g benzathine inj
HCPCS
Policy statement revised; IV antibiotic therapy is not medically necessary for uncomplicated cranial nerve palsy associated with Lyme disease and antibiotic-refractory Lyme arthritis 7/19/2007: Reviewed and approved by MPAC 7/10/2009: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/15/2009: Coding Section revised with 2010 CPT4 and HCPCS revisions 02/23/2011: Added the following to the policy statement: Determination of levels of the B lymphocyte chemoattractant CXCL13 for diagnosis or monitoring treatment is considered investigational. No changes to other policy statements. Removed deleted HCPCS codes J0530, J0540, and J0550 from the Code Reference section. 02/24/2012: Add the following policy statement: A single 2- to 4-week course of IV antibiotics may be considered medically necessary in patients with Lyme carditis, as evidenced by positive serologic findings (defined above) and associated with a high degree of atrioventricular block or a PR interval of greater than 0.3 second. Documentation of Lyme carditis may include PCR-based direct detection of B burgdorferi in the blood when results of serologic studies are equivocal.
J0550
Penicillin g benzathine inj
HCPCS
No changes to other policy statements. Removed deleted HCPCS codes J0530, J0540, and J0550 from the Code Reference section. 02/24/2012: Add the following policy statement: A single 2- to 4-week course of IV antibiotics may be considered medically necessary in patients with Lyme carditis, as evidenced by positive serologic findings (defined above) and associated with a high degree of atrioventricular block or a PR interval of greater than 0.3 second. Documentation of Lyme carditis may include PCR-based direct detection of B burgdorferi in the blood when results of serologic studies are equivocal. The last policy statement was revised to state that other diagnostic testing is considered investigational including but not limited to C6 peptide ELISA or determination of levels of the B lymphocyte chemoattractant CXCL13 for diagnosis or monitoring treatment.
J0540
Penicillin g benzathine inj
HCPCS
No changes to other policy statements. Removed deleted HCPCS codes J0530, J0540, and J0550 from the Code Reference section. 02/24/2012: Add the following policy statement: A single 2- to 4-week course of IV antibiotics may be considered medically necessary in patients with Lyme carditis, as evidenced by positive serologic findings (defined above) and associated with a high degree of atrioventricular block or a PR interval of greater than 0.3 second. Documentation of Lyme carditis may include PCR-based direct detection of B burgdorferi in the blood when results of serologic studies are equivocal. The last policy statement was revised to state that other diagnostic testing is considered investigational including but not limited to C6 peptide ELISA or determination of levels of the B lymphocyte chemoattractant CXCL13 for diagnosis or monitoring treatment.
J0530
Penicillin g benzathine inj
HCPCS
No changes to other policy statements. Removed deleted HCPCS codes J0530, J0540, and J0550 from the Code Reference section. 02/24/2012: Add the following policy statement: A single 2- to 4-week course of IV antibiotics may be considered medically necessary in patients with Lyme carditis, as evidenced by positive serologic findings (defined above) and associated with a high degree of atrioventricular block or a PR interval of greater than 0.3 second. Documentation of Lyme carditis may include PCR-based direct detection of B burgdorferi in the blood when results of serologic studies are equivocal. The last policy statement was revised to state that other diagnostic testing is considered investigational including but not limited to C6 peptide ELISA or determination of levels of the B lymphocyte chemoattractant CXCL13 for diagnosis or monitoring treatment.
J0580
Penicillin g benzathine inj
HCPCS
It previously stated that determination of levels of the B lymphocyte chemoattractant CXCL13 for diagnosis or monitoring treatment is considered investigational. Deleted outdated references from the Sources section. 11/28/2012: Policy reviewed; no changes. 03/10/2014: Policy reviewed; no changes to policy statement. Removed deleted HCPCS codes J0560, J0570, and J0580 from the Code Reference section.
J0560
Penicillin g benzathine inj
HCPCS
It previously stated that determination of levels of the B lymphocyte chemoattractant CXCL13 for diagnosis or monitoring treatment is considered investigational. Deleted outdated references from the Sources section. 11/28/2012: Policy reviewed; no changes. 03/10/2014: Policy reviewed; no changes to policy statement. Removed deleted HCPCS codes J0560, J0570, and J0580 from the Code Reference section.
J0570
Buprenorphine implant, 74.2 mg
HCPCS
It previously stated that determination of levels of the B lymphocyte chemoattractant CXCL13 for diagnosis or monitoring treatment is considered investigational. Deleted outdated references from the Sources section. 11/28/2012: Policy reviewed; no changes. 03/10/2014: Policy reviewed; no changes to policy statement. Removed deleted HCPCS codes J0560, J0570, and J0580 from the Code Reference section.
J0580
Penicillin g benzathine inj
HCPCS
11/28/2012: Policy reviewed; no changes. 03/10/2014: Policy reviewed; no changes to policy statement. Removed deleted HCPCS codes J0560, J0570, and J0580 from the Code Reference section. Added HCPCS code J0561. 02/18/2015: Policy description updated regarding polymerase chain reaction and the evaluation of the Chemoattractant CXCL13.
J0560
Penicillin g benzathine inj
HCPCS
11/28/2012: Policy reviewed; no changes. 03/10/2014: Policy reviewed; no changes to policy statement. Removed deleted HCPCS codes J0560, J0570, and J0580 from the Code Reference section. Added HCPCS code J0561. 02/18/2015: Policy description updated regarding polymerase chain reaction and the evaluation of the Chemoattractant CXCL13.
J0570
Buprenorphine implant, 74.2 mg
HCPCS
11/28/2012: Policy reviewed; no changes. 03/10/2014: Policy reviewed; no changes to policy statement. Removed deleted HCPCS codes J0560, J0570, and J0580 from the Code Reference section. Added HCPCS code J0561. 02/18/2015: Policy description updated regarding polymerase chain reaction and the evaluation of the Chemoattractant CXCL13.
J0561
PR PENICILLIN G BENZATHINE INJ 100,000 UNITS
HCPCS
11/28/2012: Policy reviewed; no changes. 03/10/2014: Policy reviewed; no changes to policy statement. Removed deleted HCPCS codes J0560, J0570, and J0580 from the Code Reference section. Added HCPCS code J0561. 02/18/2015: Policy description updated regarding polymerase chain reaction and the evaluation of the Chemoattractant CXCL13.
J0580
Penicillin g benzathine inj
HCPCS
03/10/2014: Policy reviewed; no changes to policy statement. Removed deleted HCPCS codes J0560, J0570, and J0580 from the Code Reference section. Added HCPCS code J0561. 02/18/2015: Policy description updated regarding polymerase chain reaction and the evaluation of the Chemoattractant CXCL13. Medically necessary policy statement regarding PCR-based direct detection of B. burgdorferi in CSF samples updated to add "and may replace serologic documentation of infection" to the policy statement.
J0560
Penicillin g benzathine inj
HCPCS
03/10/2014: Policy reviewed; no changes to policy statement. Removed deleted HCPCS codes J0560, J0570, and J0580 from the Code Reference section. Added HCPCS code J0561. 02/18/2015: Policy description updated regarding polymerase chain reaction and the evaluation of the Chemoattractant CXCL13. Medically necessary policy statement regarding PCR-based direct detection of B. burgdorferi in CSF samples updated to add "and may replace serologic documentation of infection" to the policy statement.
J0570
Buprenorphine implant, 74.2 mg
HCPCS
03/10/2014: Policy reviewed; no changes to policy statement. Removed deleted HCPCS codes J0560, J0570, and J0580 from the Code Reference section. Added HCPCS code J0561. 02/18/2015: Policy description updated regarding polymerase chain reaction and the evaluation of the Chemoattractant CXCL13. Medically necessary policy statement regarding PCR-based direct detection of B. burgdorferi in CSF samples updated to add "and may replace serologic documentation of infection" to the policy statement.
J0561
PR PENICILLIN G BENZATHINE INJ 100,000 UNITS
HCPCS
03/10/2014: Policy reviewed; no changes to policy statement. Removed deleted HCPCS codes J0560, J0570, and J0580 from the Code Reference section. Added HCPCS code J0561. 02/18/2015: Policy description updated regarding polymerase chain reaction and the evaluation of the Chemoattractant CXCL13. Medically necessary policy statement regarding PCR-based direct detection of B. burgdorferi in CSF samples updated to add "and may replace serologic documentation of infection" to the policy statement.
J0580
Penicillin g benzathine inj
HCPCS
Removed deleted HCPCS codes J0560, J0570, and J0580 from the Code Reference section. Added HCPCS code J0561. 02/18/2015: Policy description updated regarding polymerase chain reaction and the evaluation of the Chemoattractant CXCL13. Medically necessary policy statement regarding PCR-based direct detection of B. burgdorferi in CSF samples updated to add "and may replace serologic documentation of infection" to the policy statement. Removed the following statement: PCR-based direct detection of B. burgdorferi in the blood when results of serologic studies are equivocal.
J0560
Penicillin g benzathine inj
HCPCS
Removed deleted HCPCS codes J0560, J0570, and J0580 from the Code Reference section. Added HCPCS code J0561. 02/18/2015: Policy description updated regarding polymerase chain reaction and the evaluation of the Chemoattractant CXCL13. Medically necessary policy statement regarding PCR-based direct detection of B. burgdorferi in CSF samples updated to add "and may replace serologic documentation of infection" to the policy statement. Removed the following statement: PCR-based direct detection of B. burgdorferi in the blood when results of serologic studies are equivocal.
J0570
Buprenorphine implant, 74.2 mg
HCPCS
Removed deleted HCPCS codes J0560, J0570, and J0580 from the Code Reference section. Added HCPCS code J0561. 02/18/2015: Policy description updated regarding polymerase chain reaction and the evaluation of the Chemoattractant CXCL13. Medically necessary policy statement regarding PCR-based direct detection of B. burgdorferi in CSF samples updated to add "and may replace serologic documentation of infection" to the policy statement. Removed the following statement: PCR-based direct detection of B. burgdorferi in the blood when results of serologic studies are equivocal.
J0561
PR PENICILLIN G BENZATHINE INJ 100,000 UNITS
HCPCS
Removed deleted HCPCS codes J0560, J0570, and J0580 from the Code Reference section. Added HCPCS code J0561. 02/18/2015: Policy description updated regarding polymerase chain reaction and the evaluation of the Chemoattractant CXCL13. Medically necessary policy statement regarding PCR-based direct detection of B. burgdorferi in CSF samples updated to add "and may replace serologic documentation of infection" to the policy statement. Removed the following statement: PCR-based direct detection of B. burgdorferi in the blood when results of serologic studies are equivocal.
1999
ANESTHESIOLOGY GROUP
CPT
Stemming from the French Bertillon classification in the late 1800s, the WHO took over ICD in 1946. The three-volume ICD-9 CM (ICD-Version 9 Clinical Modifications) was introduced in 1979 and is also the HIPAA transaction code set. Physicians use Volumes 1 and 2 of ICD-9 CM for diagnostic codes and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes for their procedures. Volume 3 of ICD-9 CM is used by hospitals for procedure codes. ICD-10, ICD-10 CM and ICD-10 PCS ICD-Version 10 has been used for morbidity and mortality statistics worldwide since 1994 and in the U.S. since 1999.
1999
ANESTHESIOLOGY GROUP
CPT
The three-volume ICD-9 CM (ICD-Version 9 Clinical Modifications) was introduced in 1979 and is also the HIPAA transaction code set. Physicians use Volumes 1 and 2 of ICD-9 CM for diagnostic codes and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes for their procedures. Volume 3 of ICD-9 CM is used by hospitals for procedure codes. ICD-10, ICD-10 CM and ICD-10 PCS ICD-Version 10 has been used for morbidity and mortality statistics worldwide since 1994 and in the U.S. since 1999. ICD-10 CM, introduced in 2002, replaces ICD-9 CM with a final adoption deadline of October 1, 2013, mandated by Health and Human Services (HHS).
1999
ANESTHESIOLOGY GROUP
CPT
Physicians use Volumes 1 and 2 of ICD-9 CM for diagnostic codes and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes for their procedures. Volume 3 of ICD-9 CM is used by hospitals for procedure codes. ICD-10, ICD-10 CM and ICD-10 PCS ICD-Version 10 has been used for morbidity and mortality statistics worldwide since 1994 and in the U.S. since 1999. ICD-10 CM, introduced in 2002, replaces ICD-9 CM with a final adoption deadline of October 1, 2013, mandated by Health and Human Services (HHS). ICD-10 CM includes 68,000 diagnostic codes, five times more than ICD-9 CM.
G0358
IV PUSH TECHNIQUE EACH ADD SUBSTANCE/DRUG
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational.
86816
HC HLA TYPING DR/DQ SINGLE AG
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational.
G0360
Each additional hr 1-8 hrs
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational.
96520
Port pump refill & main
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational.
38204
PR MGMT RCP HEMATOP PROGENITOR CELL DONOR &ACQUISJ
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational.
S2150
Bone marrow or blood-derived stem cells (peripheral or umbilical), allogeneic or autologous, harvesting, transplantation, and related complications; including: pheresis and cell preparation/storage; m
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational.
86821
Lymphocyte culture mixed
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational.
Q0083
Chemotherapy administration by other than infusion technique only (e.g., subcutaneous, intramuscular, push), per visit
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational.
38215
PR TRNSPL PREPJ HEMATOP PROGEN CONCENTRATION PLSM
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational.
J9999
Not otherwise classified, antineoplastic drugs
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational.
G0361
Prolong chemo infuse>8hrs pu
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational.
86812
Immunologic analysis for autoimmune disease, A, B, or C, single antigen
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational.
86822
Lymphocyte culture primed
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational.
38240
Transplt allo hct/donor
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational.
96545
Cancer chemotherapy
CPT
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational.
G0359
Chemotherapy IV one hr initi
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational.
38230
PR BONE MARROW HARVEST TRANSPLANTATION ALLOGENEIC
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational.
Q0085
Chemotherapy administration by both infusion technique and other technique(s) (e.g., subcutaneous, intramuscular, push), per visit
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational.
86817
HC HLA TYPING; DR/DQ, MULTIPLE ANTIGENS
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational.
G0363
IRRIG IMPLANTED VENOUS ACESS DEVICE DRUG DEL SYS
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational.
J9000
INJECTION, DOXORUBICIN HYDROCHLORIDE, 10 MG
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational.
G0364
HC BONE MARROW ASPIRATE & BIOPSY
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational.
96530
Syst pump refill & main
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational.
38205
PR BLD-DRV HEMATOP PROGEN CELL HRVG TRNSPLJ ALGNC
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational.
G0362
Each add sequential infusion
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational.
Q0084
HC CHEMOTHERAPY - IM PHYS
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational.
38242
Transplt allo lymphocytes
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational.
G0357
IV PUSH TECHNIQUE SINGLE/INIT SUBSTANCE/DRUG
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational.
G0356
HORMONAL ANTINEOPLASTIC
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational.
G0355
CHEMO ADMN SUBQ/IM NONHORMONAL ANTINEOPLASTIC
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational.
G0358
IV PUSH TECHNIQUE EACH ADD SUBSTANCE/DRUG
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated.
86816
HC HLA TYPING DR/DQ SINGLE AG
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated.
G0360
Each additional hr 1-8 hrs
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated.
96520
Port pump refill & main
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated.
38204
PR MGMT RCP HEMATOP PROGENITOR CELL DONOR &ACQUISJ
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated.
S2150
Bone marrow or blood-derived stem cells (peripheral or umbilical), allogeneic or autologous, harvesting, transplantation, and related complications; including: pheresis and cell preparation/storage; m
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated.
86821
Lymphocyte culture mixed
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated.
Q0083
Chemotherapy administration by other than infusion technique only (e.g., subcutaneous, intramuscular, push), per visit
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated.
38215
PR TRNSPL PREPJ HEMATOP PROGEN CONCENTRATION PLSM
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated.
J9999
Not otherwise classified, antineoplastic drugs
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated.
G0361
Prolong chemo infuse>8hrs pu
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated.
86812
Immunologic analysis for autoimmune disease, A, B, or C, single antigen
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated.
86822
Lymphocyte culture primed
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated.
38240
Transplt allo hct/donor
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated.
96545
Cancer chemotherapy
CPT
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated.
G0359
Chemotherapy IV one hr initi
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated.
38230
PR BONE MARROW HARVEST TRANSPLANTATION ALLOGENEIC
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated.
Q0085
Chemotherapy administration by both infusion technique and other technique(s) (e.g., subcutaneous, intramuscular, push), per visit
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated.
86817
HC HLA TYPING; DR/DQ, MULTIPLE ANTIGENS
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated.
G0363
IRRIG IMPLANTED VENOUS ACESS DEVICE DRUG DEL SYS
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated.
J9000
INJECTION, DOXORUBICIN HYDROCHLORIDE, 10 MG
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated.
G0364
HC BONE MARROW ASPIRATE & BIOPSY
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated.
96530
Syst pump refill & main
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated.
38205
PR BLD-DRV HEMATOP PROGEN CELL HRVG TRNSPLJ ALGNC
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated.
G0362
Each add sequential infusion
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated.
Q0084
HC CHEMOTHERAPY - IM PHYS
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated.
38242
Transplt allo lymphocytes
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated.
G0357
IV PUSH TECHNIQUE SINGLE/INIT SUBSTANCE/DRUG
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated.
G0356
HORMONAL ANTINEOPLASTIC
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated.