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G0358 | IV PUSH TECHNIQUE EACH ADD SUBSTANCE/DRUG | HCPCS | POLICY HISTORY3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.35 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
6/25/2004: Code Reference section completed
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/26/2005: Code Reference section updated: CPT-4 codes: 38230 added; HCPCS: G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; ICD-9 Procedure 41.01, 41.09 added, "(harvest) of stem cells" added to Covered Codes: CPT-4 codes: 38204 86812, 86813, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added; ICD-9 Procedure 41.02. 41.03 added to Non-Covered Codes
03/10/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy. 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/20/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
1/06/2009: Policy reviewed. No changes. |
86816 | HC HLA TYPING DR/DQ SINGLE AG | HCPCS | POLICY HISTORY3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.35 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
6/25/2004: Code Reference section completed
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/26/2005: Code Reference section updated: CPT-4 codes: 38230 added; HCPCS: G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; ICD-9 Procedure 41.01, 41.09 added, "(harvest) of stem cells" added to Covered Codes: CPT-4 codes: 38204 86812, 86813, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added; ICD-9 Procedure 41.02. 41.03 added to Non-Covered Codes
03/10/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy. 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/20/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
1/06/2009: Policy reviewed. No changes. |
G0360 | Each additional hr 1-8 hrs | HCPCS | POLICY HISTORY3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.35 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
6/25/2004: Code Reference section completed
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/26/2005: Code Reference section updated: CPT-4 codes: 38230 added; HCPCS: G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; ICD-9 Procedure 41.01, 41.09 added, "(harvest) of stem cells" added to Covered Codes: CPT-4 codes: 38204 86812, 86813, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added; ICD-9 Procedure 41.02. 41.03 added to Non-Covered Codes
03/10/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy. 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/20/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
1/06/2009: Policy reviewed. No changes. |
38204 | PR MGMT RCP HEMATOP PROGENITOR CELL DONOR &ACQUISJ | HCPCS | POLICY HISTORY3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.35 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
6/25/2004: Code Reference section completed
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/26/2005: Code Reference section updated: CPT-4 codes: 38230 added; HCPCS: G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; ICD-9 Procedure 41.01, 41.09 added, "(harvest) of stem cells" added to Covered Codes: CPT-4 codes: 38204 86812, 86813, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added; ICD-9 Procedure 41.02. 41.03 added to Non-Covered Codes
03/10/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy. 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/20/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
1/06/2009: Policy reviewed. No changes. |
86821 | Lymphocyte culture mixed | HCPCS | POLICY HISTORY3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.35 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
6/25/2004: Code Reference section completed
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/26/2005: Code Reference section updated: CPT-4 codes: 38230 added; HCPCS: G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; ICD-9 Procedure 41.01, 41.09 added, "(harvest) of stem cells" added to Covered Codes: CPT-4 codes: 38204 86812, 86813, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added; ICD-9 Procedure 41.02. 41.03 added to Non-Covered Codes
03/10/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy. 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/20/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
1/06/2009: Policy reviewed. No changes. |
J9999 | Not otherwise classified, antineoplastic drugs | HCPCS | POLICY HISTORY3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.35 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
6/25/2004: Code Reference section completed
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/26/2005: Code Reference section updated: CPT-4 codes: 38230 added; HCPCS: G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; ICD-9 Procedure 41.01, 41.09 added, "(harvest) of stem cells" added to Covered Codes: CPT-4 codes: 38204 86812, 86813, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added; ICD-9 Procedure 41.02. 41.03 added to Non-Covered Codes
03/10/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy. 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/20/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
1/06/2009: Policy reviewed. No changes. |
G0361 | Prolong chemo infuse>8hrs pu | HCPCS | POLICY HISTORY3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.35 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
6/25/2004: Code Reference section completed
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/26/2005: Code Reference section updated: CPT-4 codes: 38230 added; HCPCS: G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; ICD-9 Procedure 41.01, 41.09 added, "(harvest) of stem cells" added to Covered Codes: CPT-4 codes: 38204 86812, 86813, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added; ICD-9 Procedure 41.02. 41.03 added to Non-Covered Codes
03/10/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy. 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/20/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
1/06/2009: Policy reviewed. No changes. |
86812 | Immunologic analysis for autoimmune disease, A, B, or C, single antigen | HCPCS | POLICY HISTORY3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.35 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
6/25/2004: Code Reference section completed
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/26/2005: Code Reference section updated: CPT-4 codes: 38230 added; HCPCS: G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; ICD-9 Procedure 41.01, 41.09 added, "(harvest) of stem cells" added to Covered Codes: CPT-4 codes: 38204 86812, 86813, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added; ICD-9 Procedure 41.02. 41.03 added to Non-Covered Codes
03/10/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy. 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/20/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
1/06/2009: Policy reviewed. No changes. |
86822 | Lymphocyte culture primed | HCPCS | POLICY HISTORY3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.35 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
6/25/2004: Code Reference section completed
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/26/2005: Code Reference section updated: CPT-4 codes: 38230 added; HCPCS: G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; ICD-9 Procedure 41.01, 41.09 added, "(harvest) of stem cells" added to Covered Codes: CPT-4 codes: 38204 86812, 86813, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added; ICD-9 Procedure 41.02. 41.03 added to Non-Covered Codes
03/10/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy. 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/20/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
1/06/2009: Policy reviewed. No changes. |
G0359 | Chemotherapy IV one hr initi | HCPCS | POLICY HISTORY3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.35 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
6/25/2004: Code Reference section completed
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/26/2005: Code Reference section updated: CPT-4 codes: 38230 added; HCPCS: G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; ICD-9 Procedure 41.01, 41.09 added, "(harvest) of stem cells" added to Covered Codes: CPT-4 codes: 38204 86812, 86813, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added; ICD-9 Procedure 41.02. 41.03 added to Non-Covered Codes
03/10/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy. 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/20/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
1/06/2009: Policy reviewed. No changes. |
38230 | PR BONE MARROW HARVEST TRANSPLANTATION ALLOGENEIC | HCPCS | POLICY HISTORY3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.35 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
6/25/2004: Code Reference section completed
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/26/2005: Code Reference section updated: CPT-4 codes: 38230 added; HCPCS: G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; ICD-9 Procedure 41.01, 41.09 added, "(harvest) of stem cells" added to Covered Codes: CPT-4 codes: 38204 86812, 86813, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added; ICD-9 Procedure 41.02. 41.03 added to Non-Covered Codes
03/10/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy. 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/20/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
1/06/2009: Policy reviewed. No changes. |
86817 | HC HLA TYPING; DR/DQ, MULTIPLE ANTIGENS | HCPCS | POLICY HISTORY3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.35 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
6/25/2004: Code Reference section completed
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/26/2005: Code Reference section updated: CPT-4 codes: 38230 added; HCPCS: G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; ICD-9 Procedure 41.01, 41.09 added, "(harvest) of stem cells" added to Covered Codes: CPT-4 codes: 38204 86812, 86813, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added; ICD-9 Procedure 41.02. 41.03 added to Non-Covered Codes
03/10/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy. 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/20/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
1/06/2009: Policy reviewed. No changes. |
G0363 | IRRIG IMPLANTED VENOUS ACESS DEVICE DRUG DEL SYS | HCPCS | POLICY HISTORY3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.35 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
6/25/2004: Code Reference section completed
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/26/2005: Code Reference section updated: CPT-4 codes: 38230 added; HCPCS: G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; ICD-9 Procedure 41.01, 41.09 added, "(harvest) of stem cells" added to Covered Codes: CPT-4 codes: 38204 86812, 86813, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added; ICD-9 Procedure 41.02. 41.03 added to Non-Covered Codes
03/10/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy. 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/20/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
1/06/2009: Policy reviewed. No changes. |
J9000 | INJECTION, DOXORUBICIN HYDROCHLORIDE, 10 MG | HCPCS | POLICY HISTORY3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.35 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
6/25/2004: Code Reference section completed
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/26/2005: Code Reference section updated: CPT-4 codes: 38230 added; HCPCS: G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; ICD-9 Procedure 41.01, 41.09 added, "(harvest) of stem cells" added to Covered Codes: CPT-4 codes: 38204 86812, 86813, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added; ICD-9 Procedure 41.02. 41.03 added to Non-Covered Codes
03/10/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy. 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/20/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
1/06/2009: Policy reviewed. No changes. |
G0364 | HC BONE MARROW ASPIRATE & BIOPSY | HCPCS | POLICY HISTORY3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.35 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
6/25/2004: Code Reference section completed
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/26/2005: Code Reference section updated: CPT-4 codes: 38230 added; HCPCS: G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; ICD-9 Procedure 41.01, 41.09 added, "(harvest) of stem cells" added to Covered Codes: CPT-4 codes: 38204 86812, 86813, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added; ICD-9 Procedure 41.02. 41.03 added to Non-Covered Codes
03/10/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy. 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/20/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
1/06/2009: Policy reviewed. No changes. |
G0362 | Each add sequential infusion | HCPCS | POLICY HISTORY3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.35 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
6/25/2004: Code Reference section completed
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/26/2005: Code Reference section updated: CPT-4 codes: 38230 added; HCPCS: G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; ICD-9 Procedure 41.01, 41.09 added, "(harvest) of stem cells" added to Covered Codes: CPT-4 codes: 38204 86812, 86813, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added; ICD-9 Procedure 41.02. 41.03 added to Non-Covered Codes
03/10/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy. 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/20/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
1/06/2009: Policy reviewed. No changes. |
86813 | HC HLA TYPING; A, B, OR C, MULTIPLE ANTIGENS | HCPCS | POLICY HISTORY3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.35 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
6/25/2004: Code Reference section completed
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/26/2005: Code Reference section updated: CPT-4 codes: 38230 added; HCPCS: G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; ICD-9 Procedure 41.01, 41.09 added, "(harvest) of stem cells" added to Covered Codes: CPT-4 codes: 38204 86812, 86813, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added; ICD-9 Procedure 41.02. 41.03 added to Non-Covered Codes
03/10/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy. 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/20/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
1/06/2009: Policy reviewed. No changes. |
G0357 | IV PUSH TECHNIQUE SINGLE/INIT SUBSTANCE/DRUG | HCPCS | POLICY HISTORY3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.35 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
6/25/2004: Code Reference section completed
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/26/2005: Code Reference section updated: CPT-4 codes: 38230 added; HCPCS: G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; ICD-9 Procedure 41.01, 41.09 added, "(harvest) of stem cells" added to Covered Codes: CPT-4 codes: 38204 86812, 86813, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added; ICD-9 Procedure 41.02. 41.03 added to Non-Covered Codes
03/10/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy. 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/20/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
1/06/2009: Policy reviewed. No changes. |
G0356 | HORMONAL ANTINEOPLASTIC | HCPCS | POLICY HISTORY3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.35 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
6/25/2004: Code Reference section completed
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/26/2005: Code Reference section updated: CPT-4 codes: 38230 added; HCPCS: G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; ICD-9 Procedure 41.01, 41.09 added, "(harvest) of stem cells" added to Covered Codes: CPT-4 codes: 38204 86812, 86813, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added; ICD-9 Procedure 41.02. 41.03 added to Non-Covered Codes
03/10/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy. 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/20/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
1/06/2009: Policy reviewed. No changes. |
G0355 | CHEMO ADMN SUBQ/IM NONHORMONAL ANTINEOPLASTIC | HCPCS | POLICY HISTORY3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.35 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
6/25/2004: Code Reference section completed
11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes
10/26/2005: Code Reference section updated: CPT-4 codes: 38230 added; HCPCS: G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; ICD-9 Procedure 41.01, 41.09 added, "(harvest) of stem cells" added to Covered Codes: CPT-4 codes: 38204 86812, 86813, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added; ICD-9 Procedure 41.02. 41.03 added to Non-Covered Codes
03/10/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy. 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/20/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
1/06/2009: Policy reviewed. No changes. |
G0267 | Bone marrow or psc harvest | CPT | 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/20/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
1/06/2009: Policy reviewed. No changes. 10/6/2009: Code reference section updated. New ICD-9 diagnosis code 209.74 added to covered table. HCPC codes G0265, G0266 and G0267 deleted from covered table due to codes were deleted as of 12-31-2007. |
G0266 | Thawing + expansion froz cel | CPT | 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/20/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
1/06/2009: Policy reviewed. No changes. 10/6/2009: Code reference section updated. New ICD-9 diagnosis code 209.74 added to covered table. HCPC codes G0265, G0266 and G0267 deleted from covered table due to codes were deleted as of 12-31-2007. |
G0265 | Cryopresevation Freeze+stora | CPT | 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/20/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions
1/06/2009: Policy reviewed. No changes. 10/6/2009: Code reference section updated. New ICD-9 diagnosis code 209.74 added to covered table. HCPC codes G0265, G0266 and G0267 deleted from covered table due to codes were deleted as of 12-31-2007. |
86826 | Hla x-match noncytotoxc addl | HCPCS | Added Hematopoietic Stem-Cell Transplantation, Conventional Preparative Conditioning for Hematopietic Stem-Cell Transplantation, Reduced-Intensity Conditioning for Allogeneic SCT, SCT in Solid Tumors, and staging and therapy language for Germ-Cell Tumors. Policy Exceptions section was revised to include language about FEP and State/and School Employee subscribers. Code Reference section was updated as follows: added instructions for coding in conjunction with 38207 - 38215; added ICD-9 procedure code 41.00 to covered code table; revised descriptions of ICD-9 procedure codes 41.04 & 41.07; added ICD-9 diagnosis code 158.9 to covered code table; removed deleted HCPCS Code G0363; added CPT Codes 86825 and 86826 to non-covered codes table and added HCPCS Codes S2140 & S2142 to non-covered codes table. 04/28/2010: Policy description updated. Policy statement added to indicate that tandem-sequential autologous SCT may be considered medically necessary in certain types of testicular cancers. |
38215 | PR TRNSPL PREPJ HEMATOP PROGEN CONCENTRATION PLSM | HCPCS | Added Hematopoietic Stem-Cell Transplantation, Conventional Preparative Conditioning for Hematopietic Stem-Cell Transplantation, Reduced-Intensity Conditioning for Allogeneic SCT, SCT in Solid Tumors, and staging and therapy language for Germ-Cell Tumors. Policy Exceptions section was revised to include language about FEP and State/and School Employee subscribers. Code Reference section was updated as follows: added instructions for coding in conjunction with 38207 - 38215; added ICD-9 procedure code 41.00 to covered code table; revised descriptions of ICD-9 procedure codes 41.04 & 41.07; added ICD-9 diagnosis code 158.9 to covered code table; removed deleted HCPCS Code G0363; added CPT Codes 86825 and 86826 to non-covered codes table and added HCPCS Codes S2140 & S2142 to non-covered codes table. 04/28/2010: Policy description updated. Policy statement added to indicate that tandem-sequential autologous SCT may be considered medically necessary in certain types of testicular cancers. |
G0363 | IRRIG IMPLANTED VENOUS ACESS DEVICE DRUG DEL SYS | HCPCS | Added Hematopoietic Stem-Cell Transplantation, Conventional Preparative Conditioning for Hematopietic Stem-Cell Transplantation, Reduced-Intensity Conditioning for Allogeneic SCT, SCT in Solid Tumors, and staging and therapy language for Germ-Cell Tumors. Policy Exceptions section was revised to include language about FEP and State/and School Employee subscribers. Code Reference section was updated as follows: added instructions for coding in conjunction with 38207 - 38215; added ICD-9 procedure code 41.00 to covered code table; revised descriptions of ICD-9 procedure codes 41.04 & 41.07; added ICD-9 diagnosis code 158.9 to covered code table; removed deleted HCPCS Code G0363; added CPT Codes 86825 and 86826 to non-covered codes table and added HCPCS Codes S2140 & S2142 to non-covered codes table. 04/28/2010: Policy description updated. Policy statement added to indicate that tandem-sequential autologous SCT may be considered medically necessary in certain types of testicular cancers. |
S2140 | Cord blood harvesting for transplantation, allogeneic | HCPCS | Added Hematopoietic Stem-Cell Transplantation, Conventional Preparative Conditioning for Hematopietic Stem-Cell Transplantation, Reduced-Intensity Conditioning for Allogeneic SCT, SCT in Solid Tumors, and staging and therapy language for Germ-Cell Tumors. Policy Exceptions section was revised to include language about FEP and State/and School Employee subscribers. Code Reference section was updated as follows: added instructions for coding in conjunction with 38207 - 38215; added ICD-9 procedure code 41.00 to covered code table; revised descriptions of ICD-9 procedure codes 41.04 & 41.07; added ICD-9 diagnosis code 158.9 to covered code table; removed deleted HCPCS Code G0363; added CPT Codes 86825 and 86826 to non-covered codes table and added HCPCS Codes S2140 & S2142 to non-covered codes table. 04/28/2010: Policy description updated. Policy statement added to indicate that tandem-sequential autologous SCT may be considered medically necessary in certain types of testicular cancers. |
86825 | X-MATCHAHG | HCPCS | Added Hematopoietic Stem-Cell Transplantation, Conventional Preparative Conditioning for Hematopietic Stem-Cell Transplantation, Reduced-Intensity Conditioning for Allogeneic SCT, SCT in Solid Tumors, and staging and therapy language for Germ-Cell Tumors. Policy Exceptions section was revised to include language about FEP and State/and School Employee subscribers. Code Reference section was updated as follows: added instructions for coding in conjunction with 38207 - 38215; added ICD-9 procedure code 41.00 to covered code table; revised descriptions of ICD-9 procedure codes 41.04 & 41.07; added ICD-9 diagnosis code 158.9 to covered code table; removed deleted HCPCS Code G0363; added CPT Codes 86825 and 86826 to non-covered codes table and added HCPCS Codes S2140 & S2142 to non-covered codes table. 04/28/2010: Policy description updated. Policy statement added to indicate that tandem-sequential autologous SCT may be considered medically necessary in certain types of testicular cancers. |
38207 | PR TRNSPL PREPJ HEMATOP PROGEN CELLS CRYOPRSRV STOR | HCPCS | Added Hematopoietic Stem-Cell Transplantation, Conventional Preparative Conditioning for Hematopietic Stem-Cell Transplantation, Reduced-Intensity Conditioning for Allogeneic SCT, SCT in Solid Tumors, and staging and therapy language for Germ-Cell Tumors. Policy Exceptions section was revised to include language about FEP and State/and School Employee subscribers. Code Reference section was updated as follows: added instructions for coding in conjunction with 38207 - 38215; added ICD-9 procedure code 41.00 to covered code table; revised descriptions of ICD-9 procedure codes 41.04 & 41.07; added ICD-9 diagnosis code 158.9 to covered code table; removed deleted HCPCS Code G0363; added CPT Codes 86825 and 86826 to non-covered codes table and added HCPCS Codes S2140 & S2142 to non-covered codes table. 04/28/2010: Policy description updated. Policy statement added to indicate that tandem-sequential autologous SCT may be considered medically necessary in certain types of testicular cancers. |
S2142 | Cord blood-derived stem-cell transplantation, allogeneic | HCPCS | Added Hematopoietic Stem-Cell Transplantation, Conventional Preparative Conditioning for Hematopietic Stem-Cell Transplantation, Reduced-Intensity Conditioning for Allogeneic SCT, SCT in Solid Tumors, and staging and therapy language for Germ-Cell Tumors. Policy Exceptions section was revised to include language about FEP and State/and School Employee subscribers. Code Reference section was updated as follows: added instructions for coding in conjunction with 38207 - 38215; added ICD-9 procedure code 41.00 to covered code table; revised descriptions of ICD-9 procedure codes 41.04 & 41.07; added ICD-9 diagnosis code 158.9 to covered code table; removed deleted HCPCS Code G0363; added CPT Codes 86825 and 86826 to non-covered codes table and added HCPCS Codes S2140 & S2142 to non-covered codes table. 04/28/2010: Policy description updated. Policy statement added to indicate that tandem-sequential autologous SCT may be considered medically necessary in certain types of testicular cancers. |
0279 | Medical/Surgical Supplies and Devices (Also See 062x An Extension of 027x) - Other Supplies/Devices | RC | 08/04/2014: Policy reviewed; description updated. Policy statement unchanged. Removed deleted CPT codes 0279T and 0280T from the Code Reference section. 07/13/2015: Code Reference section updated for ICD-10. SOURCE(S)Blue Cross Blue Shield Association policy # 2.04.37
CODE REFERENCEThis may not be a comprehensive list of procedure codes applicable to this policy. |
0280 | Oncology - General Classification | RC | 08/04/2014: Policy reviewed; description updated. Policy statement unchanged. Removed deleted CPT codes 0279T and 0280T from the Code Reference section. 07/13/2015: Code Reference section updated for ICD-10. SOURCE(S)Blue Cross Blue Shield Association policy # 2.04.37
CODE REFERENCEThis may not be a comprehensive list of procedure codes applicable to this policy. |
0279 | Medical/Surgical Supplies and Devices (Also See 062x An Extension of 027x) - Other Supplies/Devices | RC | Policy statement unchanged. Removed deleted CPT codes 0279T and 0280T from the Code Reference section. 07/13/2015: Code Reference section updated for ICD-10. SOURCE(S)Blue Cross Blue Shield Association policy # 2.04.37
CODE REFERENCEThis may not be a comprehensive list of procedure codes applicable to this policy. |
0280 | Oncology - General Classification | RC | Policy statement unchanged. Removed deleted CPT codes 0279T and 0280T from the Code Reference section. 07/13/2015: Code Reference section updated for ICD-10. SOURCE(S)Blue Cross Blue Shield Association policy # 2.04.37
CODE REFERENCEThis may not be a comprehensive list of procedure codes applicable to this policy. |
0279 | Medical/Surgical Supplies and Devices (Also See 062x An Extension of 027x) - Other Supplies/Devices | RC | Removed deleted CPT codes 0279T and 0280T from the Code Reference section. 07/13/2015: Code Reference section updated for ICD-10. SOURCE(S)Blue Cross Blue Shield Association policy # 2.04.37
CODE REFERENCEThis may not be a comprehensive list of procedure codes applicable to this policy. |
0280 | Oncology - General Classification | RC | Removed deleted CPT codes 0279T and 0280T from the Code Reference section. 07/13/2015: Code Reference section updated for ICD-10. SOURCE(S)Blue Cross Blue Shield Association policy # 2.04.37
CODE REFERENCEThis may not be a comprehensive list of procedure codes applicable to this policy. |
93762 | Peripheral Thermogram | HCPCS | Investigative service is defined as the use of any treatment procedure, facility, equipment, drug, device, or supply not yet recognized by certifying boards and/or approving or licensing agencies or published peer review criteria as standard, effective medical practice for the treatment of the condition being treated and as such therefore is not considered medically necessary. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. POLICY HISTORY7/1993: Issued
2/14/2002: Investigational definition added
5/8/2002: Type of Service and Place of Service deleted
5/14/2002: Code Reference section completed
6/23/2004: Policy reviewed, Description section aligned with BCBSA policy # 6.01.12, Sources updated
8/25/2005: Code Reference section reviewed, no changes
3/5/2008: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/31/2008: Code Reference section updated per 2009 CPT/HCPCS revisions
3/30/2009: Policy reviewed, no changes
07/30/2010: Policy description updated regarding FDA status of devices. FEP verbiage added to the Policy Exceptions section. Removed deleted codes 93760 and 93762 from the coding section as they were deleted on 12/31/2008, and added 93799. |
93760 | Cephalic Thermogram | HCPCS | Investigative service is defined as the use of any treatment procedure, facility, equipment, drug, device, or supply not yet recognized by certifying boards and/or approving or licensing agencies or published peer review criteria as standard, effective medical practice for the treatment of the condition being treated and as such therefore is not considered medically necessary. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. POLICY HISTORY7/1993: Issued
2/14/2002: Investigational definition added
5/8/2002: Type of Service and Place of Service deleted
5/14/2002: Code Reference section completed
6/23/2004: Policy reviewed, Description section aligned with BCBSA policy # 6.01.12, Sources updated
8/25/2005: Code Reference section reviewed, no changes
3/5/2008: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/31/2008: Code Reference section updated per 2009 CPT/HCPCS revisions
3/30/2009: Policy reviewed, no changes
07/30/2010: Policy description updated regarding FDA status of devices. FEP verbiage added to the Policy Exceptions section. Removed deleted codes 93760 and 93762 from the coding section as they were deleted on 12/31/2008, and added 93799. |
93799 | HC UNLISTED CARDIOVASCULAR SERVICE/PROCEDURE | HCPCS | Investigative service is defined as the use of any treatment procedure, facility, equipment, drug, device, or supply not yet recognized by certifying boards and/or approving or licensing agencies or published peer review criteria as standard, effective medical practice for the treatment of the condition being treated and as such therefore is not considered medically necessary. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. POLICY HISTORY7/1993: Issued
2/14/2002: Investigational definition added
5/8/2002: Type of Service and Place of Service deleted
5/14/2002: Code Reference section completed
6/23/2004: Policy reviewed, Description section aligned with BCBSA policy # 6.01.12, Sources updated
8/25/2005: Code Reference section reviewed, no changes
3/5/2008: Policy reviewed, no changes
12/31/2008: Code Reference section updated per 2009 CPT/HCPCS revisions
3/30/2009: Policy reviewed, no changes
07/30/2010: Policy description updated regarding FDA status of devices. FEP verbiage added to the Policy Exceptions section. Removed deleted codes 93760 and 93762 from the coding section as they were deleted on 12/31/2008, and added 93799. |
0049T | External circulation assist | CPT | Investigative service is defined as the use of any treatment procedure, facility, equipment, drug, device, or supply not yet recognized by certifying boards and/or approving or licensing agencies or published peer review criteria as standard, effective medical practice for the treatment of the condition being treated and as such therefore is not considered medically necessary. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. POLICY HISTORY8/1998: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
2/14/2002: Investigational definition added
3/2003: Reviewed by MPAC; Policy title "Ventricular Assist Devices as a Bridge to Heart Transplantation" renamed "Ventricular Assist Devices", LVAD as a "destination" therapy considered investigational. FEP exception added
7/24/2003: Code References section updated, ICD-9 procedure code 37.61 deleted, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 added covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 added non-covered codes
3/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, coverage remains as written with policy statement added to limit medically necessary indications to FDA approved ventricular assist devices, total artificial hearts are considered investigational, Policy title “Ventricular Assist Devices” renamed “Ventricular Assist Devices and Total Artificial Hearts", Description section revised to be consistent with BCBSA policy # 7.03.11, FEP exceptions added, Sources added, “contraindications” moved from Policy to Policy Guidelines section
10/13/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 0048T, 0049T, 0050T added covered codes, CPT 33975, 33976, 33977, 33978 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.62, 37.63, 37.66 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.68 added, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 deleted covered codes, CPT 0051T, 0052T, 0053T added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 37.52, 37.53, 37.54 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 deleted non-covered codes
11/11/2005: Code Reference section updated, HCPCS codes Q0480-Q0505 added
4/10/2006: Policy reviewed, no change to policy. Q0480-Q0505 already added to policy
9/6/2006: Policy updated to include information on the AbioCor artificial heart
9/18/2006: Coding revised. |
33978 | Remove ventricular device | HCPCS | Investigative service is defined as the use of any treatment procedure, facility, equipment, drug, device, or supply not yet recognized by certifying boards and/or approving or licensing agencies or published peer review criteria as standard, effective medical practice for the treatment of the condition being treated and as such therefore is not considered medically necessary. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. POLICY HISTORY8/1998: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
2/14/2002: Investigational definition added
3/2003: Reviewed by MPAC; Policy title "Ventricular Assist Devices as a Bridge to Heart Transplantation" renamed "Ventricular Assist Devices", LVAD as a "destination" therapy considered investigational. FEP exception added
7/24/2003: Code References section updated, ICD-9 procedure code 37.61 deleted, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 added covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 added non-covered codes
3/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, coverage remains as written with policy statement added to limit medically necessary indications to FDA approved ventricular assist devices, total artificial hearts are considered investigational, Policy title “Ventricular Assist Devices” renamed “Ventricular Assist Devices and Total Artificial Hearts", Description section revised to be consistent with BCBSA policy # 7.03.11, FEP exceptions added, Sources added, “contraindications” moved from Policy to Policy Guidelines section
10/13/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 0048T, 0049T, 0050T added covered codes, CPT 33975, 33976, 33977, 33978 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.62, 37.63, 37.66 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.68 added, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 deleted covered codes, CPT 0051T, 0052T, 0053T added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 37.52, 37.53, 37.54 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 deleted non-covered codes
11/11/2005: Code Reference section updated, HCPCS codes Q0480-Q0505 added
4/10/2006: Policy reviewed, no change to policy. Q0480-Q0505 already added to policy
9/6/2006: Policy updated to include information on the AbioCor artificial heart
9/18/2006: Coding revised. |
33977 | Remove ventricular device | HCPCS | Investigative service is defined as the use of any treatment procedure, facility, equipment, drug, device, or supply not yet recognized by certifying boards and/or approving or licensing agencies or published peer review criteria as standard, effective medical practice for the treatment of the condition being treated and as such therefore is not considered medically necessary. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. POLICY HISTORY8/1998: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
2/14/2002: Investigational definition added
3/2003: Reviewed by MPAC; Policy title "Ventricular Assist Devices as a Bridge to Heart Transplantation" renamed "Ventricular Assist Devices", LVAD as a "destination" therapy considered investigational. FEP exception added
7/24/2003: Code References section updated, ICD-9 procedure code 37.61 deleted, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 added covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 added non-covered codes
3/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, coverage remains as written with policy statement added to limit medically necessary indications to FDA approved ventricular assist devices, total artificial hearts are considered investigational, Policy title “Ventricular Assist Devices” renamed “Ventricular Assist Devices and Total Artificial Hearts", Description section revised to be consistent with BCBSA policy # 7.03.11, FEP exceptions added, Sources added, “contraindications” moved from Policy to Policy Guidelines section
10/13/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 0048T, 0049T, 0050T added covered codes, CPT 33975, 33976, 33977, 33978 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.62, 37.63, 37.66 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.68 added, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 deleted covered codes, CPT 0051T, 0052T, 0053T added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 37.52, 37.53, 37.54 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 deleted non-covered codes
11/11/2005: Code Reference section updated, HCPCS codes Q0480-Q0505 added
4/10/2006: Policy reviewed, no change to policy. Q0480-Q0505 already added to policy
9/6/2006: Policy updated to include information on the AbioCor artificial heart
9/18/2006: Coding revised. |
0052T | Replace thrc unit hrt syst | HCPCS | Investigative service is defined as the use of any treatment procedure, facility, equipment, drug, device, or supply not yet recognized by certifying boards and/or approving or licensing agencies or published peer review criteria as standard, effective medical practice for the treatment of the condition being treated and as such therefore is not considered medically necessary. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. POLICY HISTORY8/1998: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
2/14/2002: Investigational definition added
3/2003: Reviewed by MPAC; Policy title "Ventricular Assist Devices as a Bridge to Heart Transplantation" renamed "Ventricular Assist Devices", LVAD as a "destination" therapy considered investigational. FEP exception added
7/24/2003: Code References section updated, ICD-9 procedure code 37.61 deleted, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 added covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 added non-covered codes
3/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, coverage remains as written with policy statement added to limit medically necessary indications to FDA approved ventricular assist devices, total artificial hearts are considered investigational, Policy title “Ventricular Assist Devices” renamed “Ventricular Assist Devices and Total Artificial Hearts", Description section revised to be consistent with BCBSA policy # 7.03.11, FEP exceptions added, Sources added, “contraindications” moved from Policy to Policy Guidelines section
10/13/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 0048T, 0049T, 0050T added covered codes, CPT 33975, 33976, 33977, 33978 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.62, 37.63, 37.66 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.68 added, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 deleted covered codes, CPT 0051T, 0052T, 0053T added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 37.52, 37.53, 37.54 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 deleted non-covered codes
11/11/2005: Code Reference section updated, HCPCS codes Q0480-Q0505 added
4/10/2006: Policy reviewed, no change to policy. Q0480-Q0505 already added to policy
9/6/2006: Policy updated to include information on the AbioCor artificial heart
9/18/2006: Coding revised. |
33976 | PR INSJ VENTRIC ASSIST DEV XTRCORP BIVENTRICULAR | HCPCS | Investigative service is defined as the use of any treatment procedure, facility, equipment, drug, device, or supply not yet recognized by certifying boards and/or approving or licensing agencies or published peer review criteria as standard, effective medical practice for the treatment of the condition being treated and as such therefore is not considered medically necessary. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. POLICY HISTORY8/1998: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
2/14/2002: Investigational definition added
3/2003: Reviewed by MPAC; Policy title "Ventricular Assist Devices as a Bridge to Heart Transplantation" renamed "Ventricular Assist Devices", LVAD as a "destination" therapy considered investigational. FEP exception added
7/24/2003: Code References section updated, ICD-9 procedure code 37.61 deleted, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 added covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 added non-covered codes
3/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, coverage remains as written with policy statement added to limit medically necessary indications to FDA approved ventricular assist devices, total artificial hearts are considered investigational, Policy title “Ventricular Assist Devices” renamed “Ventricular Assist Devices and Total Artificial Hearts", Description section revised to be consistent with BCBSA policy # 7.03.11, FEP exceptions added, Sources added, “contraindications” moved from Policy to Policy Guidelines section
10/13/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 0048T, 0049T, 0050T added covered codes, CPT 33975, 33976, 33977, 33978 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.62, 37.63, 37.66 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.68 added, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 deleted covered codes, CPT 0051T, 0052T, 0053T added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 37.52, 37.53, 37.54 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 deleted non-covered codes
11/11/2005: Code Reference section updated, HCPCS codes Q0480-Q0505 added
4/10/2006: Policy reviewed, no change to policy. Q0480-Q0505 already added to policy
9/6/2006: Policy updated to include information on the AbioCor artificial heart
9/18/2006: Coding revised. |
33975 | PR INSJ VENTRIC ASSIST DEV XTRCORP SINGLE VENTRICLE | HCPCS | Investigative service is defined as the use of any treatment procedure, facility, equipment, drug, device, or supply not yet recognized by certifying boards and/or approving or licensing agencies or published peer review criteria as standard, effective medical practice for the treatment of the condition being treated and as such therefore is not considered medically necessary. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. POLICY HISTORY8/1998: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
2/14/2002: Investigational definition added
3/2003: Reviewed by MPAC; Policy title "Ventricular Assist Devices as a Bridge to Heart Transplantation" renamed "Ventricular Assist Devices", LVAD as a "destination" therapy considered investigational. FEP exception added
7/24/2003: Code References section updated, ICD-9 procedure code 37.61 deleted, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 added covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 added non-covered codes
3/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, coverage remains as written with policy statement added to limit medically necessary indications to FDA approved ventricular assist devices, total artificial hearts are considered investigational, Policy title “Ventricular Assist Devices” renamed “Ventricular Assist Devices and Total Artificial Hearts", Description section revised to be consistent with BCBSA policy # 7.03.11, FEP exceptions added, Sources added, “contraindications” moved from Policy to Policy Guidelines section
10/13/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 0048T, 0049T, 0050T added covered codes, CPT 33975, 33976, 33977, 33978 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.62, 37.63, 37.66 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.68 added, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 deleted covered codes, CPT 0051T, 0052T, 0053T added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 37.52, 37.53, 37.54 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 deleted non-covered codes
11/11/2005: Code Reference section updated, HCPCS codes Q0480-Q0505 added
4/10/2006: Policy reviewed, no change to policy. Q0480-Q0505 already added to policy
9/6/2006: Policy updated to include information on the AbioCor artificial heart
9/18/2006: Coding revised. |
0050T | Removal circulation assist | CPT | Investigative service is defined as the use of any treatment procedure, facility, equipment, drug, device, or supply not yet recognized by certifying boards and/or approving or licensing agencies or published peer review criteria as standard, effective medical practice for the treatment of the condition being treated and as such therefore is not considered medically necessary. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. POLICY HISTORY8/1998: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
2/14/2002: Investigational definition added
3/2003: Reviewed by MPAC; Policy title "Ventricular Assist Devices as a Bridge to Heart Transplantation" renamed "Ventricular Assist Devices", LVAD as a "destination" therapy considered investigational. FEP exception added
7/24/2003: Code References section updated, ICD-9 procedure code 37.61 deleted, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 added covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 added non-covered codes
3/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, coverage remains as written with policy statement added to limit medically necessary indications to FDA approved ventricular assist devices, total artificial hearts are considered investigational, Policy title “Ventricular Assist Devices” renamed “Ventricular Assist Devices and Total Artificial Hearts", Description section revised to be consistent with BCBSA policy # 7.03.11, FEP exceptions added, Sources added, “contraindications” moved from Policy to Policy Guidelines section
10/13/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 0048T, 0049T, 0050T added covered codes, CPT 33975, 33976, 33977, 33978 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.62, 37.63, 37.66 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.68 added, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 deleted covered codes, CPT 0051T, 0052T, 0053T added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 37.52, 37.53, 37.54 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 deleted non-covered codes
11/11/2005: Code Reference section updated, HCPCS codes Q0480-Q0505 added
4/10/2006: Policy reviewed, no change to policy. Q0480-Q0505 already added to policy
9/6/2006: Policy updated to include information on the AbioCor artificial heart
9/18/2006: Coding revised. |
0053T | Replace implantable hrt syst | HCPCS | Investigative service is defined as the use of any treatment procedure, facility, equipment, drug, device, or supply not yet recognized by certifying boards and/or approving or licensing agencies or published peer review criteria as standard, effective medical practice for the treatment of the condition being treated and as such therefore is not considered medically necessary. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. POLICY HISTORY8/1998: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
2/14/2002: Investigational definition added
3/2003: Reviewed by MPAC; Policy title "Ventricular Assist Devices as a Bridge to Heart Transplantation" renamed "Ventricular Assist Devices", LVAD as a "destination" therapy considered investigational. FEP exception added
7/24/2003: Code References section updated, ICD-9 procedure code 37.61 deleted, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 added covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 added non-covered codes
3/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, coverage remains as written with policy statement added to limit medically necessary indications to FDA approved ventricular assist devices, total artificial hearts are considered investigational, Policy title “Ventricular Assist Devices” renamed “Ventricular Assist Devices and Total Artificial Hearts", Description section revised to be consistent with BCBSA policy # 7.03.11, FEP exceptions added, Sources added, “contraindications” moved from Policy to Policy Guidelines section
10/13/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 0048T, 0049T, 0050T added covered codes, CPT 33975, 33976, 33977, 33978 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.62, 37.63, 37.66 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.68 added, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 deleted covered codes, CPT 0051T, 0052T, 0053T added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 37.52, 37.53, 37.54 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 deleted non-covered codes
11/11/2005: Code Reference section updated, HCPCS codes Q0480-Q0505 added
4/10/2006: Policy reviewed, no change to policy. Q0480-Q0505 already added to policy
9/6/2006: Policy updated to include information on the AbioCor artificial heart
9/18/2006: Coding revised. |
Q0480 | Driver pneumatic vad, rep | HCPCS | Investigative service is defined as the use of any treatment procedure, facility, equipment, drug, device, or supply not yet recognized by certifying boards and/or approving or licensing agencies or published peer review criteria as standard, effective medical practice for the treatment of the condition being treated and as such therefore is not considered medically necessary. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. POLICY HISTORY8/1998: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
2/14/2002: Investigational definition added
3/2003: Reviewed by MPAC; Policy title "Ventricular Assist Devices as a Bridge to Heart Transplantation" renamed "Ventricular Assist Devices", LVAD as a "destination" therapy considered investigational. FEP exception added
7/24/2003: Code References section updated, ICD-9 procedure code 37.61 deleted, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 added covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 added non-covered codes
3/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, coverage remains as written with policy statement added to limit medically necessary indications to FDA approved ventricular assist devices, total artificial hearts are considered investigational, Policy title “Ventricular Assist Devices” renamed “Ventricular Assist Devices and Total Artificial Hearts", Description section revised to be consistent with BCBSA policy # 7.03.11, FEP exceptions added, Sources added, “contraindications” moved from Policy to Policy Guidelines section
10/13/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 0048T, 0049T, 0050T added covered codes, CPT 33975, 33976, 33977, 33978 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.62, 37.63, 37.66 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.68 added, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 deleted covered codes, CPT 0051T, 0052T, 0053T added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 37.52, 37.53, 37.54 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 deleted non-covered codes
11/11/2005: Code Reference section updated, HCPCS codes Q0480-Q0505 added
4/10/2006: Policy reviewed, no change to policy. Q0480-Q0505 already added to policy
9/6/2006: Policy updated to include information on the AbioCor artificial heart
9/18/2006: Coding revised. |
0048T | Implant ventricular device | CPT | Investigative service is defined as the use of any treatment procedure, facility, equipment, drug, device, or supply not yet recognized by certifying boards and/or approving or licensing agencies or published peer review criteria as standard, effective medical practice for the treatment of the condition being treated and as such therefore is not considered medically necessary. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. POLICY HISTORY8/1998: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
2/14/2002: Investigational definition added
3/2003: Reviewed by MPAC; Policy title "Ventricular Assist Devices as a Bridge to Heart Transplantation" renamed "Ventricular Assist Devices", LVAD as a "destination" therapy considered investigational. FEP exception added
7/24/2003: Code References section updated, ICD-9 procedure code 37.61 deleted, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 added covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 added non-covered codes
3/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, coverage remains as written with policy statement added to limit medically necessary indications to FDA approved ventricular assist devices, total artificial hearts are considered investigational, Policy title “Ventricular Assist Devices” renamed “Ventricular Assist Devices and Total Artificial Hearts", Description section revised to be consistent with BCBSA policy # 7.03.11, FEP exceptions added, Sources added, “contraindications” moved from Policy to Policy Guidelines section
10/13/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 0048T, 0049T, 0050T added covered codes, CPT 33975, 33976, 33977, 33978 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.62, 37.63, 37.66 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.68 added, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 deleted covered codes, CPT 0051T, 0052T, 0053T added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 37.52, 37.53, 37.54 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 deleted non-covered codes
11/11/2005: Code Reference section updated, HCPCS codes Q0480-Q0505 added
4/10/2006: Policy reviewed, no change to policy. Q0480-Q0505 already added to policy
9/6/2006: Policy updated to include information on the AbioCor artificial heart
9/18/2006: Coding revised. |
0051T | Implant total heart system | HCPCS | Investigative service is defined as the use of any treatment procedure, facility, equipment, drug, device, or supply not yet recognized by certifying boards and/or approving or licensing agencies or published peer review criteria as standard, effective medical practice for the treatment of the condition being treated and as such therefore is not considered medically necessary. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. POLICY HISTORY8/1998: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
2/14/2002: Investigational definition added
3/2003: Reviewed by MPAC; Policy title "Ventricular Assist Devices as a Bridge to Heart Transplantation" renamed "Ventricular Assist Devices", LVAD as a "destination" therapy considered investigational. FEP exception added
7/24/2003: Code References section updated, ICD-9 procedure code 37.61 deleted, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 added covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 added non-covered codes
3/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, coverage remains as written with policy statement added to limit medically necessary indications to FDA approved ventricular assist devices, total artificial hearts are considered investigational, Policy title “Ventricular Assist Devices” renamed “Ventricular Assist Devices and Total Artificial Hearts", Description section revised to be consistent with BCBSA policy # 7.03.11, FEP exceptions added, Sources added, “contraindications” moved from Policy to Policy Guidelines section
10/13/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 0048T, 0049T, 0050T added covered codes, CPT 33975, 33976, 33977, 33978 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.62, 37.63, 37.66 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.68 added, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 deleted covered codes, CPT 0051T, 0052T, 0053T added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 37.52, 37.53, 37.54 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 deleted non-covered codes
11/11/2005: Code Reference section updated, HCPCS codes Q0480-Q0505 added
4/10/2006: Policy reviewed, no change to policy. Q0480-Q0505 already added to policy
9/6/2006: Policy updated to include information on the AbioCor artificial heart
9/18/2006: Coding revised. |
0049T | External circulation assist | CPT | The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. POLICY HISTORY8/1998: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
2/14/2002: Investigational definition added
3/2003: Reviewed by MPAC; Policy title "Ventricular Assist Devices as a Bridge to Heart Transplantation" renamed "Ventricular Assist Devices", LVAD as a "destination" therapy considered investigational. FEP exception added
7/24/2003: Code References section updated, ICD-9 procedure code 37.61 deleted, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 added covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 added non-covered codes
3/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, coverage remains as written with policy statement added to limit medically necessary indications to FDA approved ventricular assist devices, total artificial hearts are considered investigational, Policy title “Ventricular Assist Devices” renamed “Ventricular Assist Devices and Total Artificial Hearts", Description section revised to be consistent with BCBSA policy # 7.03.11, FEP exceptions added, Sources added, “contraindications” moved from Policy to Policy Guidelines section
10/13/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 0048T, 0049T, 0050T added covered codes, CPT 33975, 33976, 33977, 33978 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.62, 37.63, 37.66 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.68 added, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 deleted covered codes, CPT 0051T, 0052T, 0053T added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 37.52, 37.53, 37.54 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 deleted non-covered codes
11/11/2005: Code Reference section updated, HCPCS codes Q0480-Q0505 added
4/10/2006: Policy reviewed, no change to policy. Q0480-Q0505 already added to policy
9/6/2006: Policy updated to include information on the AbioCor artificial heart
9/18/2006: Coding revised. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy. |
33978 | Remove ventricular device | 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 HISTORY8/1998: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
2/14/2002: Investigational definition added
3/2003: Reviewed by MPAC; Policy title "Ventricular Assist Devices as a Bridge to Heart Transplantation" renamed "Ventricular Assist Devices", LVAD as a "destination" therapy considered investigational. FEP exception added
7/24/2003: Code References section updated, ICD-9 procedure code 37.61 deleted, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 added covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 added non-covered codes
3/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, coverage remains as written with policy statement added to limit medically necessary indications to FDA approved ventricular assist devices, total artificial hearts are considered investigational, Policy title “Ventricular Assist Devices” renamed “Ventricular Assist Devices and Total Artificial Hearts", Description section revised to be consistent with BCBSA policy # 7.03.11, FEP exceptions added, Sources added, “contraindications” moved from Policy to Policy Guidelines section
10/13/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 0048T, 0049T, 0050T added covered codes, CPT 33975, 33976, 33977, 33978 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.62, 37.63, 37.66 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.68 added, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 deleted covered codes, CPT 0051T, 0052T, 0053T added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 37.52, 37.53, 37.54 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 deleted non-covered codes
11/11/2005: Code Reference section updated, HCPCS codes Q0480-Q0505 added
4/10/2006: Policy reviewed, no change to policy. Q0480-Q0505 already added to policy
9/6/2006: Policy updated to include information on the AbioCor artificial heart
9/18/2006: Coding revised. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy. |
33977 | Remove ventricular device | 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 HISTORY8/1998: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
2/14/2002: Investigational definition added
3/2003: Reviewed by MPAC; Policy title "Ventricular Assist Devices as a Bridge to Heart Transplantation" renamed "Ventricular Assist Devices", LVAD as a "destination" therapy considered investigational. FEP exception added
7/24/2003: Code References section updated, ICD-9 procedure code 37.61 deleted, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 added covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 added non-covered codes
3/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, coverage remains as written with policy statement added to limit medically necessary indications to FDA approved ventricular assist devices, total artificial hearts are considered investigational, Policy title “Ventricular Assist Devices” renamed “Ventricular Assist Devices and Total Artificial Hearts", Description section revised to be consistent with BCBSA policy # 7.03.11, FEP exceptions added, Sources added, “contraindications” moved from Policy to Policy Guidelines section
10/13/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 0048T, 0049T, 0050T added covered codes, CPT 33975, 33976, 33977, 33978 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.62, 37.63, 37.66 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.68 added, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 deleted covered codes, CPT 0051T, 0052T, 0053T added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 37.52, 37.53, 37.54 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 deleted non-covered codes
11/11/2005: Code Reference section updated, HCPCS codes Q0480-Q0505 added
4/10/2006: Policy reviewed, no change to policy. Q0480-Q0505 already added to policy
9/6/2006: Policy updated to include information on the AbioCor artificial heart
9/18/2006: Coding revised. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy. |
0052T | Replace thrc unit hrt syst | 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 HISTORY8/1998: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
2/14/2002: Investigational definition added
3/2003: Reviewed by MPAC; Policy title "Ventricular Assist Devices as a Bridge to Heart Transplantation" renamed "Ventricular Assist Devices", LVAD as a "destination" therapy considered investigational. FEP exception added
7/24/2003: Code References section updated, ICD-9 procedure code 37.61 deleted, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 added covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 added non-covered codes
3/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, coverage remains as written with policy statement added to limit medically necessary indications to FDA approved ventricular assist devices, total artificial hearts are considered investigational, Policy title “Ventricular Assist Devices” renamed “Ventricular Assist Devices and Total Artificial Hearts", Description section revised to be consistent with BCBSA policy # 7.03.11, FEP exceptions added, Sources added, “contraindications” moved from Policy to Policy Guidelines section
10/13/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 0048T, 0049T, 0050T added covered codes, CPT 33975, 33976, 33977, 33978 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.62, 37.63, 37.66 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.68 added, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 deleted covered codes, CPT 0051T, 0052T, 0053T added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 37.52, 37.53, 37.54 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 deleted non-covered codes
11/11/2005: Code Reference section updated, HCPCS codes Q0480-Q0505 added
4/10/2006: Policy reviewed, no change to policy. Q0480-Q0505 already added to policy
9/6/2006: Policy updated to include information on the AbioCor artificial heart
9/18/2006: Coding revised. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy. |
33976 | PR INSJ VENTRIC ASSIST DEV XTRCORP BIVENTRICULAR | 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 HISTORY8/1998: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
2/14/2002: Investigational definition added
3/2003: Reviewed by MPAC; Policy title "Ventricular Assist Devices as a Bridge to Heart Transplantation" renamed "Ventricular Assist Devices", LVAD as a "destination" therapy considered investigational. FEP exception added
7/24/2003: Code References section updated, ICD-9 procedure code 37.61 deleted, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 added covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 added non-covered codes
3/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, coverage remains as written with policy statement added to limit medically necessary indications to FDA approved ventricular assist devices, total artificial hearts are considered investigational, Policy title “Ventricular Assist Devices” renamed “Ventricular Assist Devices and Total Artificial Hearts", Description section revised to be consistent with BCBSA policy # 7.03.11, FEP exceptions added, Sources added, “contraindications” moved from Policy to Policy Guidelines section
10/13/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 0048T, 0049T, 0050T added covered codes, CPT 33975, 33976, 33977, 33978 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.62, 37.63, 37.66 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.68 added, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 deleted covered codes, CPT 0051T, 0052T, 0053T added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 37.52, 37.53, 37.54 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 deleted non-covered codes
11/11/2005: Code Reference section updated, HCPCS codes Q0480-Q0505 added
4/10/2006: Policy reviewed, no change to policy. Q0480-Q0505 already added to policy
9/6/2006: Policy updated to include information on the AbioCor artificial heart
9/18/2006: Coding revised. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy. |
33975 | PR INSJ VENTRIC ASSIST DEV XTRCORP SINGLE VENTRICLE | 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 HISTORY8/1998: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
2/14/2002: Investigational definition added
3/2003: Reviewed by MPAC; Policy title "Ventricular Assist Devices as a Bridge to Heart Transplantation" renamed "Ventricular Assist Devices", LVAD as a "destination" therapy considered investigational. FEP exception added
7/24/2003: Code References section updated, ICD-9 procedure code 37.61 deleted, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 added covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 added non-covered codes
3/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, coverage remains as written with policy statement added to limit medically necessary indications to FDA approved ventricular assist devices, total artificial hearts are considered investigational, Policy title “Ventricular Assist Devices” renamed “Ventricular Assist Devices and Total Artificial Hearts", Description section revised to be consistent with BCBSA policy # 7.03.11, FEP exceptions added, Sources added, “contraindications” moved from Policy to Policy Guidelines section
10/13/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 0048T, 0049T, 0050T added covered codes, CPT 33975, 33976, 33977, 33978 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.62, 37.63, 37.66 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.68 added, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 deleted covered codes, CPT 0051T, 0052T, 0053T added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 37.52, 37.53, 37.54 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 deleted non-covered codes
11/11/2005: Code Reference section updated, HCPCS codes Q0480-Q0505 added
4/10/2006: Policy reviewed, no change to policy. Q0480-Q0505 already added to policy
9/6/2006: Policy updated to include information on the AbioCor artificial heart
9/18/2006: Coding revised. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy. |
0050T | Removal circulation assist | CPT | The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. POLICY HISTORY8/1998: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
2/14/2002: Investigational definition added
3/2003: Reviewed by MPAC; Policy title "Ventricular Assist Devices as a Bridge to Heart Transplantation" renamed "Ventricular Assist Devices", LVAD as a "destination" therapy considered investigational. FEP exception added
7/24/2003: Code References section updated, ICD-9 procedure code 37.61 deleted, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 added covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 added non-covered codes
3/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, coverage remains as written with policy statement added to limit medically necessary indications to FDA approved ventricular assist devices, total artificial hearts are considered investigational, Policy title “Ventricular Assist Devices” renamed “Ventricular Assist Devices and Total Artificial Hearts", Description section revised to be consistent with BCBSA policy # 7.03.11, FEP exceptions added, Sources added, “contraindications” moved from Policy to Policy Guidelines section
10/13/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 0048T, 0049T, 0050T added covered codes, CPT 33975, 33976, 33977, 33978 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.62, 37.63, 37.66 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.68 added, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 deleted covered codes, CPT 0051T, 0052T, 0053T added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 37.52, 37.53, 37.54 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 deleted non-covered codes
11/11/2005: Code Reference section updated, HCPCS codes Q0480-Q0505 added
4/10/2006: Policy reviewed, no change to policy. Q0480-Q0505 already added to policy
9/6/2006: Policy updated to include information on the AbioCor artificial heart
9/18/2006: Coding revised. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy. |
0053T | Replace implantable hrt syst | 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 HISTORY8/1998: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
2/14/2002: Investigational definition added
3/2003: Reviewed by MPAC; Policy title "Ventricular Assist Devices as a Bridge to Heart Transplantation" renamed "Ventricular Assist Devices", LVAD as a "destination" therapy considered investigational. FEP exception added
7/24/2003: Code References section updated, ICD-9 procedure code 37.61 deleted, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 added covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 added non-covered codes
3/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, coverage remains as written with policy statement added to limit medically necessary indications to FDA approved ventricular assist devices, total artificial hearts are considered investigational, Policy title “Ventricular Assist Devices” renamed “Ventricular Assist Devices and Total Artificial Hearts", Description section revised to be consistent with BCBSA policy # 7.03.11, FEP exceptions added, Sources added, “contraindications” moved from Policy to Policy Guidelines section
10/13/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 0048T, 0049T, 0050T added covered codes, CPT 33975, 33976, 33977, 33978 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.62, 37.63, 37.66 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.68 added, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 deleted covered codes, CPT 0051T, 0052T, 0053T added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 37.52, 37.53, 37.54 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 deleted non-covered codes
11/11/2005: Code Reference section updated, HCPCS codes Q0480-Q0505 added
4/10/2006: Policy reviewed, no change to policy. Q0480-Q0505 already added to policy
9/6/2006: Policy updated to include information on the AbioCor artificial heart
9/18/2006: Coding revised. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy. |
Q0480 | Driver pneumatic vad, rep | 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 HISTORY8/1998: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
2/14/2002: Investigational definition added
3/2003: Reviewed by MPAC; Policy title "Ventricular Assist Devices as a Bridge to Heart Transplantation" renamed "Ventricular Assist Devices", LVAD as a "destination" therapy considered investigational. FEP exception added
7/24/2003: Code References section updated, ICD-9 procedure code 37.61 deleted, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 added covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 added non-covered codes
3/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, coverage remains as written with policy statement added to limit medically necessary indications to FDA approved ventricular assist devices, total artificial hearts are considered investigational, Policy title “Ventricular Assist Devices” renamed “Ventricular Assist Devices and Total Artificial Hearts", Description section revised to be consistent with BCBSA policy # 7.03.11, FEP exceptions added, Sources added, “contraindications” moved from Policy to Policy Guidelines section
10/13/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 0048T, 0049T, 0050T added covered codes, CPT 33975, 33976, 33977, 33978 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.62, 37.63, 37.66 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.68 added, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 deleted covered codes, CPT 0051T, 0052T, 0053T added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 37.52, 37.53, 37.54 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 deleted non-covered codes
11/11/2005: Code Reference section updated, HCPCS codes Q0480-Q0505 added
4/10/2006: Policy reviewed, no change to policy. Q0480-Q0505 already added to policy
9/6/2006: Policy updated to include information on the AbioCor artificial heart
9/18/2006: Coding revised. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy. |
0048T | Implant ventricular device | CPT | The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. POLICY HISTORY8/1998: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
2/14/2002: Investigational definition added
3/2003: Reviewed by MPAC; Policy title "Ventricular Assist Devices as a Bridge to Heart Transplantation" renamed "Ventricular Assist Devices", LVAD as a "destination" therapy considered investigational. FEP exception added
7/24/2003: Code References section updated, ICD-9 procedure code 37.61 deleted, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 added covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 added non-covered codes
3/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, coverage remains as written with policy statement added to limit medically necessary indications to FDA approved ventricular assist devices, total artificial hearts are considered investigational, Policy title “Ventricular Assist Devices” renamed “Ventricular Assist Devices and Total Artificial Hearts", Description section revised to be consistent with BCBSA policy # 7.03.11, FEP exceptions added, Sources added, “contraindications” moved from Policy to Policy Guidelines section
10/13/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 0048T, 0049T, 0050T added covered codes, CPT 33975, 33976, 33977, 33978 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.62, 37.63, 37.66 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.68 added, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 deleted covered codes, CPT 0051T, 0052T, 0053T added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 37.52, 37.53, 37.54 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 deleted non-covered codes
11/11/2005: Code Reference section updated, HCPCS codes Q0480-Q0505 added
4/10/2006: Policy reviewed, no change to policy. Q0480-Q0505 already added to policy
9/6/2006: Policy updated to include information on the AbioCor artificial heart
9/18/2006: Coding revised. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy. |
0051T | Implant total heart system | 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 HISTORY8/1998: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
2/14/2002: Investigational definition added
3/2003: Reviewed by MPAC; Policy title "Ventricular Assist Devices as a Bridge to Heart Transplantation" renamed "Ventricular Assist Devices", LVAD as a "destination" therapy considered investigational. FEP exception added
7/24/2003: Code References section updated, ICD-9 procedure code 37.61 deleted, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 added covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 added non-covered codes
3/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, coverage remains as written with policy statement added to limit medically necessary indications to FDA approved ventricular assist devices, total artificial hearts are considered investigational, Policy title “Ventricular Assist Devices” renamed “Ventricular Assist Devices and Total Artificial Hearts", Description section revised to be consistent with BCBSA policy # 7.03.11, FEP exceptions added, Sources added, “contraindications” moved from Policy to Policy Guidelines section
10/13/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 0048T, 0049T, 0050T added covered codes, CPT 33975, 33976, 33977, 33978 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.62, 37.63, 37.66 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.68 added, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 deleted covered codes, CPT 0051T, 0052T, 0053T added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 37.52, 37.53, 37.54 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 deleted non-covered codes
11/11/2005: Code Reference section updated, HCPCS codes Q0480-Q0505 added
4/10/2006: Policy reviewed, no change to policy. Q0480-Q0505 already added to policy
9/6/2006: Policy updated to include information on the AbioCor artificial heart
9/18/2006: Coding revised. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy. |
0049T | External circulation assist | CPT | POLICY HISTORY8/1998: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
2/14/2002: Investigational definition added
3/2003: Reviewed by MPAC; Policy title "Ventricular Assist Devices as a Bridge to Heart Transplantation" renamed "Ventricular Assist Devices", LVAD as a "destination" therapy considered investigational. FEP exception added
7/24/2003: Code References section updated, ICD-9 procedure code 37.61 deleted, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 added covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 added non-covered codes
3/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, coverage remains as written with policy statement added to limit medically necessary indications to FDA approved ventricular assist devices, total artificial hearts are considered investigational, Policy title “Ventricular Assist Devices” renamed “Ventricular Assist Devices and Total Artificial Hearts", Description section revised to be consistent with BCBSA policy # 7.03.11, FEP exceptions added, Sources added, “contraindications” moved from Policy to Policy Guidelines section
10/13/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 0048T, 0049T, 0050T added covered codes, CPT 33975, 33976, 33977, 33978 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.62, 37.63, 37.66 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.68 added, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 deleted covered codes, CPT 0051T, 0052T, 0053T added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 37.52, 37.53, 37.54 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 deleted non-covered codes
11/11/2005: Code Reference section updated, HCPCS codes Q0480-Q0505 added
4/10/2006: Policy reviewed, no change to policy. Q0480-Q0505 already added to policy
9/6/2006: Policy updated to include information on the AbioCor artificial heart
9/18/2006: Coding revised. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy. 5/7/2008: Policy description updated. |
33978 | Remove ventricular device | HCPCS | POLICY HISTORY8/1998: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
2/14/2002: Investigational definition added
3/2003: Reviewed by MPAC; Policy title "Ventricular Assist Devices as a Bridge to Heart Transplantation" renamed "Ventricular Assist Devices", LVAD as a "destination" therapy considered investigational. FEP exception added
7/24/2003: Code References section updated, ICD-9 procedure code 37.61 deleted, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 added covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 added non-covered codes
3/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, coverage remains as written with policy statement added to limit medically necessary indications to FDA approved ventricular assist devices, total artificial hearts are considered investigational, Policy title “Ventricular Assist Devices” renamed “Ventricular Assist Devices and Total Artificial Hearts", Description section revised to be consistent with BCBSA policy # 7.03.11, FEP exceptions added, Sources added, “contraindications” moved from Policy to Policy Guidelines section
10/13/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 0048T, 0049T, 0050T added covered codes, CPT 33975, 33976, 33977, 33978 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.62, 37.63, 37.66 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.68 added, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 deleted covered codes, CPT 0051T, 0052T, 0053T added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 37.52, 37.53, 37.54 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 deleted non-covered codes
11/11/2005: Code Reference section updated, HCPCS codes Q0480-Q0505 added
4/10/2006: Policy reviewed, no change to policy. Q0480-Q0505 already added to policy
9/6/2006: Policy updated to include information on the AbioCor artificial heart
9/18/2006: Coding revised. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy. 5/7/2008: Policy description updated. |
33977 | Remove ventricular device | HCPCS | POLICY HISTORY8/1998: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
2/14/2002: Investigational definition added
3/2003: Reviewed by MPAC; Policy title "Ventricular Assist Devices as a Bridge to Heart Transplantation" renamed "Ventricular Assist Devices", LVAD as a "destination" therapy considered investigational. FEP exception added
7/24/2003: Code References section updated, ICD-9 procedure code 37.61 deleted, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 added covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 added non-covered codes
3/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, coverage remains as written with policy statement added to limit medically necessary indications to FDA approved ventricular assist devices, total artificial hearts are considered investigational, Policy title “Ventricular Assist Devices” renamed “Ventricular Assist Devices and Total Artificial Hearts", Description section revised to be consistent with BCBSA policy # 7.03.11, FEP exceptions added, Sources added, “contraindications” moved from Policy to Policy Guidelines section
10/13/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 0048T, 0049T, 0050T added covered codes, CPT 33975, 33976, 33977, 33978 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.62, 37.63, 37.66 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.68 added, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 deleted covered codes, CPT 0051T, 0052T, 0053T added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 37.52, 37.53, 37.54 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 deleted non-covered codes
11/11/2005: Code Reference section updated, HCPCS codes Q0480-Q0505 added
4/10/2006: Policy reviewed, no change to policy. Q0480-Q0505 already added to policy
9/6/2006: Policy updated to include information on the AbioCor artificial heart
9/18/2006: Coding revised. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy. 5/7/2008: Policy description updated. |
0052T | Replace thrc unit hrt syst | HCPCS | POLICY HISTORY8/1998: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
2/14/2002: Investigational definition added
3/2003: Reviewed by MPAC; Policy title "Ventricular Assist Devices as a Bridge to Heart Transplantation" renamed "Ventricular Assist Devices", LVAD as a "destination" therapy considered investigational. FEP exception added
7/24/2003: Code References section updated, ICD-9 procedure code 37.61 deleted, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 added covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 added non-covered codes
3/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, coverage remains as written with policy statement added to limit medically necessary indications to FDA approved ventricular assist devices, total artificial hearts are considered investigational, Policy title “Ventricular Assist Devices” renamed “Ventricular Assist Devices and Total Artificial Hearts", Description section revised to be consistent with BCBSA policy # 7.03.11, FEP exceptions added, Sources added, “contraindications” moved from Policy to Policy Guidelines section
10/13/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 0048T, 0049T, 0050T added covered codes, CPT 33975, 33976, 33977, 33978 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.62, 37.63, 37.66 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.68 added, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 deleted covered codes, CPT 0051T, 0052T, 0053T added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 37.52, 37.53, 37.54 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 deleted non-covered codes
11/11/2005: Code Reference section updated, HCPCS codes Q0480-Q0505 added
4/10/2006: Policy reviewed, no change to policy. Q0480-Q0505 already added to policy
9/6/2006: Policy updated to include information on the AbioCor artificial heart
9/18/2006: Coding revised. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy. 5/7/2008: Policy description updated. |
33976 | PR INSJ VENTRIC ASSIST DEV XTRCORP BIVENTRICULAR | HCPCS | POLICY HISTORY8/1998: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
2/14/2002: Investigational definition added
3/2003: Reviewed by MPAC; Policy title "Ventricular Assist Devices as a Bridge to Heart Transplantation" renamed "Ventricular Assist Devices", LVAD as a "destination" therapy considered investigational. FEP exception added
7/24/2003: Code References section updated, ICD-9 procedure code 37.61 deleted, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 added covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 added non-covered codes
3/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, coverage remains as written with policy statement added to limit medically necessary indications to FDA approved ventricular assist devices, total artificial hearts are considered investigational, Policy title “Ventricular Assist Devices” renamed “Ventricular Assist Devices and Total Artificial Hearts", Description section revised to be consistent with BCBSA policy # 7.03.11, FEP exceptions added, Sources added, “contraindications” moved from Policy to Policy Guidelines section
10/13/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 0048T, 0049T, 0050T added covered codes, CPT 33975, 33976, 33977, 33978 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.62, 37.63, 37.66 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.68 added, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 deleted covered codes, CPT 0051T, 0052T, 0053T added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 37.52, 37.53, 37.54 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 deleted non-covered codes
11/11/2005: Code Reference section updated, HCPCS codes Q0480-Q0505 added
4/10/2006: Policy reviewed, no change to policy. Q0480-Q0505 already added to policy
9/6/2006: Policy updated to include information on the AbioCor artificial heart
9/18/2006: Coding revised. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy. 5/7/2008: Policy description updated. |
33975 | PR INSJ VENTRIC ASSIST DEV XTRCORP SINGLE VENTRICLE | HCPCS | POLICY HISTORY8/1998: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
2/14/2002: Investigational definition added
3/2003: Reviewed by MPAC; Policy title "Ventricular Assist Devices as a Bridge to Heart Transplantation" renamed "Ventricular Assist Devices", LVAD as a "destination" therapy considered investigational. FEP exception added
7/24/2003: Code References section updated, ICD-9 procedure code 37.61 deleted, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 added covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 added non-covered codes
3/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, coverage remains as written with policy statement added to limit medically necessary indications to FDA approved ventricular assist devices, total artificial hearts are considered investigational, Policy title “Ventricular Assist Devices” renamed “Ventricular Assist Devices and Total Artificial Hearts", Description section revised to be consistent with BCBSA policy # 7.03.11, FEP exceptions added, Sources added, “contraindications” moved from Policy to Policy Guidelines section
10/13/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 0048T, 0049T, 0050T added covered codes, CPT 33975, 33976, 33977, 33978 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.62, 37.63, 37.66 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.68 added, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 deleted covered codes, CPT 0051T, 0052T, 0053T added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 37.52, 37.53, 37.54 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 deleted non-covered codes
11/11/2005: Code Reference section updated, HCPCS codes Q0480-Q0505 added
4/10/2006: Policy reviewed, no change to policy. Q0480-Q0505 already added to policy
9/6/2006: Policy updated to include information on the AbioCor artificial heart
9/18/2006: Coding revised. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy. 5/7/2008: Policy description updated. |
0050T | Removal circulation assist | CPT | POLICY HISTORY8/1998: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
2/14/2002: Investigational definition added
3/2003: Reviewed by MPAC; Policy title "Ventricular Assist Devices as a Bridge to Heart Transplantation" renamed "Ventricular Assist Devices", LVAD as a "destination" therapy considered investigational. FEP exception added
7/24/2003: Code References section updated, ICD-9 procedure code 37.61 deleted, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 added covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 added non-covered codes
3/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, coverage remains as written with policy statement added to limit medically necessary indications to FDA approved ventricular assist devices, total artificial hearts are considered investigational, Policy title “Ventricular Assist Devices” renamed “Ventricular Assist Devices and Total Artificial Hearts", Description section revised to be consistent with BCBSA policy # 7.03.11, FEP exceptions added, Sources added, “contraindications” moved from Policy to Policy Guidelines section
10/13/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 0048T, 0049T, 0050T added covered codes, CPT 33975, 33976, 33977, 33978 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.62, 37.63, 37.66 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.68 added, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 deleted covered codes, CPT 0051T, 0052T, 0053T added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 37.52, 37.53, 37.54 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 deleted non-covered codes
11/11/2005: Code Reference section updated, HCPCS codes Q0480-Q0505 added
4/10/2006: Policy reviewed, no change to policy. Q0480-Q0505 already added to policy
9/6/2006: Policy updated to include information on the AbioCor artificial heart
9/18/2006: Coding revised. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy. 5/7/2008: Policy description updated. |
0053T | Replace implantable hrt syst | HCPCS | POLICY HISTORY8/1998: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
2/14/2002: Investigational definition added
3/2003: Reviewed by MPAC; Policy title "Ventricular Assist Devices as a Bridge to Heart Transplantation" renamed "Ventricular Assist Devices", LVAD as a "destination" therapy considered investigational. FEP exception added
7/24/2003: Code References section updated, ICD-9 procedure code 37.61 deleted, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 added covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 added non-covered codes
3/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, coverage remains as written with policy statement added to limit medically necessary indications to FDA approved ventricular assist devices, total artificial hearts are considered investigational, Policy title “Ventricular Assist Devices” renamed “Ventricular Assist Devices and Total Artificial Hearts", Description section revised to be consistent with BCBSA policy # 7.03.11, FEP exceptions added, Sources added, “contraindications” moved from Policy to Policy Guidelines section
10/13/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 0048T, 0049T, 0050T added covered codes, CPT 33975, 33976, 33977, 33978 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.62, 37.63, 37.66 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.68 added, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 deleted covered codes, CPT 0051T, 0052T, 0053T added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 37.52, 37.53, 37.54 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 deleted non-covered codes
11/11/2005: Code Reference section updated, HCPCS codes Q0480-Q0505 added
4/10/2006: Policy reviewed, no change to policy. Q0480-Q0505 already added to policy
9/6/2006: Policy updated to include information on the AbioCor artificial heart
9/18/2006: Coding revised. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy. 5/7/2008: Policy description updated. |
Q0480 | Driver pneumatic vad, rep | HCPCS | POLICY HISTORY8/1998: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
2/14/2002: Investigational definition added
3/2003: Reviewed by MPAC; Policy title "Ventricular Assist Devices as a Bridge to Heart Transplantation" renamed "Ventricular Assist Devices", LVAD as a "destination" therapy considered investigational. FEP exception added
7/24/2003: Code References section updated, ICD-9 procedure code 37.61 deleted, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 added covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 added non-covered codes
3/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, coverage remains as written with policy statement added to limit medically necessary indications to FDA approved ventricular assist devices, total artificial hearts are considered investigational, Policy title “Ventricular Assist Devices” renamed “Ventricular Assist Devices and Total Artificial Hearts", Description section revised to be consistent with BCBSA policy # 7.03.11, FEP exceptions added, Sources added, “contraindications” moved from Policy to Policy Guidelines section
10/13/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 0048T, 0049T, 0050T added covered codes, CPT 33975, 33976, 33977, 33978 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.62, 37.63, 37.66 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.68 added, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 deleted covered codes, CPT 0051T, 0052T, 0053T added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 37.52, 37.53, 37.54 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 deleted non-covered codes
11/11/2005: Code Reference section updated, HCPCS codes Q0480-Q0505 added
4/10/2006: Policy reviewed, no change to policy. Q0480-Q0505 already added to policy
9/6/2006: Policy updated to include information on the AbioCor artificial heart
9/18/2006: Coding revised. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy. 5/7/2008: Policy description updated. |
0048T | Implant ventricular device | CPT | POLICY HISTORY8/1998: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
2/14/2002: Investigational definition added
3/2003: Reviewed by MPAC; Policy title "Ventricular Assist Devices as a Bridge to Heart Transplantation" renamed "Ventricular Assist Devices", LVAD as a "destination" therapy considered investigational. FEP exception added
7/24/2003: Code References section updated, ICD-9 procedure code 37.61 deleted, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 added covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 added non-covered codes
3/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, coverage remains as written with policy statement added to limit medically necessary indications to FDA approved ventricular assist devices, total artificial hearts are considered investigational, Policy title “Ventricular Assist Devices” renamed “Ventricular Assist Devices and Total Artificial Hearts", Description section revised to be consistent with BCBSA policy # 7.03.11, FEP exceptions added, Sources added, “contraindications” moved from Policy to Policy Guidelines section
10/13/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 0048T, 0049T, 0050T added covered codes, CPT 33975, 33976, 33977, 33978 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.62, 37.63, 37.66 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.68 added, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 deleted covered codes, CPT 0051T, 0052T, 0053T added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 37.52, 37.53, 37.54 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 deleted non-covered codes
11/11/2005: Code Reference section updated, HCPCS codes Q0480-Q0505 added
4/10/2006: Policy reviewed, no change to policy. Q0480-Q0505 already added to policy
9/6/2006: Policy updated to include information on the AbioCor artificial heart
9/18/2006: Coding revised. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy. 5/7/2008: Policy description updated. |
0051T | Implant total heart system | HCPCS | POLICY HISTORY8/1998: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
2/14/2002: Investigational definition added
3/2003: Reviewed by MPAC; Policy title "Ventricular Assist Devices as a Bridge to Heart Transplantation" renamed "Ventricular Assist Devices", LVAD as a "destination" therapy considered investigational. FEP exception added
7/24/2003: Code References section updated, ICD-9 procedure code 37.61 deleted, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 added covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 added non-covered codes
3/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, coverage remains as written with policy statement added to limit medically necessary indications to FDA approved ventricular assist devices, total artificial hearts are considered investigational, Policy title “Ventricular Assist Devices” renamed “Ventricular Assist Devices and Total Artificial Hearts", Description section revised to be consistent with BCBSA policy # 7.03.11, FEP exceptions added, Sources added, “contraindications” moved from Policy to Policy Guidelines section
10/13/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 0048T, 0049T, 0050T added covered codes, CPT 33975, 33976, 33977, 33978 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.62, 37.63, 37.66 description revised, ICD-9 procedure code 37.68 added, ICD-9 diagnosis 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.30, 428.31, 428.32, 428.33, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 deleted covered codes, CPT 0051T, 0052T, 0053T added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 37.52, 37.53, 37.54 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 diagnosis 038.0-038.9, 042, 090.0-097.9, 112.5, 117.5, 280.0-282.63, 282.69-289.51, 289.59-289.9, 404.02, 404.03, 404.12, 404.13, 404.92, 404.93, 518.83, 518.84, 570, 571.0, 571.1, 571.2, 571.3, 572.4, 572.8, 585 deleted non-covered codes
11/11/2005: Code Reference section updated, HCPCS codes Q0480-Q0505 added
4/10/2006: Policy reviewed, no change to policy. Q0480-Q0505 already added to policy
9/6/2006: Policy updated to include information on the AbioCor artificial heart
9/18/2006: Coding revised. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy. 5/7/2008: Policy description updated. |
0053T | Replace implantable hrt syst | HCPCS | Ventricular assist devices as destination therapy with end-stage heart failure changed from investigational to medically necessary for FDA-approved devices in patients ineligible for human heart transplant. Other policy statements revised for clarity; coverage remains the same. CPT codes 0051T-0053T moved to covered. ICD-9 procedure codes 37.52-37.54 moved to covered
9/22/2008: Annual ICD-9 updates effective 10-1-2008 applied
12/31/2008: Code Reference section updated per 2009 CPT/HCPCS revisions
8/19/2009: Policy reviewed, no changes
03/12/2010: Coding Section revised for 2010 CPT4 and HCPCS revision
12/30/2010: Policy description re-written. Policy statements revised to address only implantable VADs and total artificial hearts. |
0051T | Implant total heart system | HCPCS | Ventricular assist devices as destination therapy with end-stage heart failure changed from investigational to medically necessary for FDA-approved devices in patients ineligible for human heart transplant. Other policy statements revised for clarity; coverage remains the same. CPT codes 0051T-0053T moved to covered. ICD-9 procedure codes 37.52-37.54 moved to covered
9/22/2008: Annual ICD-9 updates effective 10-1-2008 applied
12/31/2008: Code Reference section updated per 2009 CPT/HCPCS revisions
8/19/2009: Policy reviewed, no changes
03/12/2010: Coding Section revised for 2010 CPT4 and HCPCS revision
12/30/2010: Policy description re-written. Policy statements revised to address only implantable VADs and total artificial hearts. |
Q4079 | Natalizumab injection | HCPCS | Other policy statements revised for clarity; coverage remains the same. CPT codes 0051T-0053T moved to covered. ICD-9 procedure codes 37.52-37.54 moved to covered
9/22/2008: Annual ICD-9 updates effective 10-1-2008 applied
12/31/2008: Code Reference section updated per 2009 CPT/HCPCS revisions
8/19/2009: Policy reviewed, no changes
03/12/2010: Coding Section revised for 2010 CPT4 and HCPCS revision
12/30/2010: Policy description re-written. Policy statements revised to address only implantable VADs and total artificial hearts. 03/09/2011: Added new HCPCS codes Q4078 and Q4079 to the Code Reference section. |
0053T | Replace implantable hrt syst | HCPCS | Other policy statements revised for clarity; coverage remains the same. CPT codes 0051T-0053T moved to covered. ICD-9 procedure codes 37.52-37.54 moved to covered
9/22/2008: Annual ICD-9 updates effective 10-1-2008 applied
12/31/2008: Code Reference section updated per 2009 CPT/HCPCS revisions
8/19/2009: Policy reviewed, no changes
03/12/2010: Coding Section revised for 2010 CPT4 and HCPCS revision
12/30/2010: Policy description re-written. Policy statements revised to address only implantable VADs and total artificial hearts. 03/09/2011: Added new HCPCS codes Q4078 and Q4079 to the Code Reference section. |
0051T | Implant total heart system | HCPCS | Other policy statements revised for clarity; coverage remains the same. CPT codes 0051T-0053T moved to covered. ICD-9 procedure codes 37.52-37.54 moved to covered
9/22/2008: Annual ICD-9 updates effective 10-1-2008 applied
12/31/2008: Code Reference section updated per 2009 CPT/HCPCS revisions
8/19/2009: Policy reviewed, no changes
03/12/2010: Coding Section revised for 2010 CPT4 and HCPCS revision
12/30/2010: Policy description re-written. Policy statements revised to address only implantable VADs and total artificial hearts. 03/09/2011: Added new HCPCS codes Q4078 and Q4079 to the Code Reference section. |
Q4079 | Natalizumab injection | HCPCS | ICD-9 procedure codes 37.52-37.54 moved to covered
9/22/2008: Annual ICD-9 updates effective 10-1-2008 applied
12/31/2008: Code Reference section updated per 2009 CPT/HCPCS revisions
8/19/2009: Policy reviewed, no changes
03/12/2010: Coding Section revised for 2010 CPT4 and HCPCS revision
12/30/2010: Policy description re-written. Policy statements revised to address only implantable VADs and total artificial hearts. 03/09/2011: Added new HCPCS codes Q4078 and Q4079 to the Code Reference section. 12/13/2011: Policy description and statement updated regarding percutaneous ventricular assist devices. Added the following policy statement: Percutaneous ventricular assist devices (pVADs) are considered investigational for all indications. |
Q4079 | Natalizumab injection | HCPCS | Policy statements revised to address only implantable VADs and total artificial hearts. 03/09/2011: Added new HCPCS codes Q4078 and Q4079 to the Code Reference section. 12/13/2011: Policy description and statement updated regarding percutaneous ventricular assist devices. Added the following policy statement: Percutaneous ventricular assist devices (pVADs) are considered investigational for all indications. 11/30/2012: Added the verbiage "or are undergoing evaluation to determine candidacy for heart transplantation" to the policy statement regarding total artificial hearts. |
0048T | Implant ventricular device | CPT | Replaced "cleared devices" with "clearance." Added "Implantable" to the beggining of the policy statement under the Bridge to Transplantation section. Policy statement on implantable VADs as a bridge to heart tranplantation in children was revised to change the age range from "5 to 16" to "16 years old or younger," reflecting the approval of the BERLIN heart EXCOR device for pediatric patients. Policy guidelines updated to include coagulation disorders and inadequate psychosocial support as contraindications for bridge to transplant VADs and TAH. Removed deleted CPT codes 0048T and 0050T from the Code Reference section. |
0050T | Removal circulation assist | CPT | Replaced "cleared devices" with "clearance." Added "Implantable" to the beggining of the policy statement under the Bridge to Transplantation section. Policy statement on implantable VADs as a bridge to heart tranplantation in children was revised to change the age range from "5 to 16" to "16 years old or younger," reflecting the approval of the BERLIN heart EXCOR device for pediatric patients. Policy guidelines updated to include coagulation disorders and inadequate psychosocial support as contraindications for bridge to transplant VADs and TAH. Removed deleted CPT codes 0048T and 0050T from the Code Reference section. |
0048T | Implant ventricular device | CPT | Policy statement on implantable VADs as a bridge to heart tranplantation in children was revised to change the age range from "5 to 16" to "16 years old or younger," reflecting the approval of the BERLIN heart EXCOR device for pediatric patients. Policy guidelines updated to include coagulation disorders and inadequate psychosocial support as contraindications for bridge to transplant VADs and TAH. Removed deleted CPT codes 0048T and 0050T from the Code Reference section. 07/07/2015: Code Reference section updated to add Investigational Codes table. CPT codes 33990, 33991, 33992, 33993 and ICD-9 procedure code 37.68 moved from Covered to Investigational. |
0050T | Removal circulation assist | CPT | Policy statement on implantable VADs as a bridge to heart tranplantation in children was revised to change the age range from "5 to 16" to "16 years old or younger," reflecting the approval of the BERLIN heart EXCOR device for pediatric patients. Policy guidelines updated to include coagulation disorders and inadequate psychosocial support as contraindications for bridge to transplant VADs and TAH. Removed deleted CPT codes 0048T and 0050T from the Code Reference section. 07/07/2015: Code Reference section updated to add Investigational Codes table. CPT codes 33990, 33991, 33992, 33993 and ICD-9 procedure code 37.68 moved from Covered to Investigational. |
0048T | Implant ventricular device | CPT | Policy guidelines updated to include coagulation disorders and inadequate psychosocial support as contraindications for bridge to transplant VADs and TAH. Removed deleted CPT codes 0048T and 0050T from the Code Reference section. 07/07/2015: Code Reference section updated to add Investigational Codes table. CPT codes 33990, 33991, 33992, 33993 and ICD-9 procedure code 37.68 moved from Covered to Investigational. 08/27/2015: Code Reference section updated for ICD-10. |
0050T | Removal circulation assist | CPT | Policy guidelines updated to include coagulation disorders and inadequate psychosocial support as contraindications for bridge to transplant VADs and TAH. Removed deleted CPT codes 0048T and 0050T from the Code Reference section. 07/07/2015: Code Reference section updated to add Investigational Codes table. CPT codes 33990, 33991, 33992, 33993 and ICD-9 procedure code 37.68 moved from Covered to Investigational. 08/27/2015: Code Reference section updated for ICD-10. |
0048T | Implant ventricular device | CPT | Removed deleted CPT codes 0048T and 0050T from the Code Reference section. 07/07/2015: Code Reference section updated to add Investigational Codes table. CPT codes 33990, 33991, 33992, 33993 and ICD-9 procedure code 37.68 moved from Covered to Investigational. 08/27/2015: Code Reference section updated for ICD-10. Removed deleted CPT code Q0505. |
0050T | Removal circulation assist | CPT | Removed deleted CPT codes 0048T and 0050T from the Code Reference section. 07/07/2015: Code Reference section updated to add Investigational Codes table. CPT codes 33990, 33991, 33992, 33993 and ICD-9 procedure code 37.68 moved from Covered to Investigational. 08/27/2015: Code Reference section updated for ICD-10. Removed deleted CPT code Q0505. |
A4639 | Replacement pad for infrared heating pad system, each | HCPCS | Phototherapy (including light boxes, panels, or visors) is not covered for the following conditions because light therapy has not been shown to be more effective than placebo for:
PUVA therapy is not covered when any of the following exists:
Investigative service is defined as the use of any treatment procedure, facility, equipment, drug, device, or supply not yet recognized by certifying boards and/or approving or licensing agencies or published peer review criteria as standard, effective medical practice for the treatment of the condition being treated and as such therefore is not considered medically necessary. Evaluation and management services reported on the same date as ultraviolet light therapy are appropriate in the following circumstances:
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. POLICY HISTORY7/1993: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
4/1997: Investigational indication of seasonal affective disorder approved by (MPAC)
8/1999: Revisions approved by MPAC
2/11/2002: Appeal statement deleted from Policy Exception section, investigational definition added
5/2/2002: Type of Service and Place of Service deleted
6/12/2002: ICD-9 procedure codes 99.82 and 99.83 added
2/19/2003: Description of E0202 and E0690 updated to be consistent with AMA
3/11/2003: Code Reference section updated
6/27/2003: HCPCS A4633, A4634 deleted, replacement included in rental
12/6/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 97028 added, ICD-9 diagnosis code 202.1 5th digit added and description revised, ICD-9 diagnosis 696.8, 698.9 added, HCPCS A4633, S9098 added, HCPCS A4639, E0690 deleted, HCPCS E0691, E0692, E0693, E0694 effective date added
10/24/2006: Policy reviewed, seasonal affective disorder changed from investigational to medically necessary. 10/30/2006: Code reference section updated. ICD-9 diagnosis code 296.99 added to table. |
1999 | ANESTHESIOLOGY GROUP | CPT | Phototherapy (including light boxes, panels, or visors) is not covered for the following conditions because light therapy has not been shown to be more effective than placebo for:
PUVA therapy is not covered when any of the following exists:
Investigative service is defined as the use of any treatment procedure, facility, equipment, drug, device, or supply not yet recognized by certifying boards and/or approving or licensing agencies or published peer review criteria as standard, effective medical practice for the treatment of the condition being treated and as such therefore is not considered medically necessary. Evaluation and management services reported on the same date as ultraviolet light therapy are appropriate in the following circumstances:
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. POLICY HISTORY7/1993: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
4/1997: Investigational indication of seasonal affective disorder approved by (MPAC)
8/1999: Revisions approved by MPAC
2/11/2002: Appeal statement deleted from Policy Exception section, investigational definition added
5/2/2002: Type of Service and Place of Service deleted
6/12/2002: ICD-9 procedure codes 99.82 and 99.83 added
2/19/2003: Description of E0202 and E0690 updated to be consistent with AMA
3/11/2003: Code Reference section updated
6/27/2003: HCPCS A4633, A4634 deleted, replacement included in rental
12/6/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 97028 added, ICD-9 diagnosis code 202.1 5th digit added and description revised, ICD-9 diagnosis 696.8, 698.9 added, HCPCS A4633, S9098 added, HCPCS A4639, E0690 deleted, HCPCS E0691, E0692, E0693, E0694 effective date added
10/24/2006: Policy reviewed, seasonal affective disorder changed from investigational to medically necessary. 10/30/2006: Code reference section updated. ICD-9 diagnosis code 296.99 added to table. |
E0692 | Uvl sys panel 4 ft | HCPCS | Phototherapy (including light boxes, panels, or visors) is not covered for the following conditions because light therapy has not been shown to be more effective than placebo for:
PUVA therapy is not covered when any of the following exists:
Investigative service is defined as the use of any treatment procedure, facility, equipment, drug, device, or supply not yet recognized by certifying boards and/or approving or licensing agencies or published peer review criteria as standard, effective medical practice for the treatment of the condition being treated and as such therefore is not considered medically necessary. Evaluation and management services reported on the same date as ultraviolet light therapy are appropriate in the following circumstances:
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. POLICY HISTORY7/1993: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
4/1997: Investigational indication of seasonal affective disorder approved by (MPAC)
8/1999: Revisions approved by MPAC
2/11/2002: Appeal statement deleted from Policy Exception section, investigational definition added
5/2/2002: Type of Service and Place of Service deleted
6/12/2002: ICD-9 procedure codes 99.82 and 99.83 added
2/19/2003: Description of E0202 and E0690 updated to be consistent with AMA
3/11/2003: Code Reference section updated
6/27/2003: HCPCS A4633, A4634 deleted, replacement included in rental
12/6/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 97028 added, ICD-9 diagnosis code 202.1 5th digit added and description revised, ICD-9 diagnosis 696.8, 698.9 added, HCPCS A4633, S9098 added, HCPCS A4639, E0690 deleted, HCPCS E0691, E0692, E0693, E0694 effective date added
10/24/2006: Policy reviewed, seasonal affective disorder changed from investigational to medically necessary. 10/30/2006: Code reference section updated. ICD-9 diagnosis code 296.99 added to table. |
97028 | Ultraviolet therapy | HCPCS | Phototherapy (including light boxes, panels, or visors) is not covered for the following conditions because light therapy has not been shown to be more effective than placebo for:
PUVA therapy is not covered when any of the following exists:
Investigative service is defined as the use of any treatment procedure, facility, equipment, drug, device, or supply not yet recognized by certifying boards and/or approving or licensing agencies or published peer review criteria as standard, effective medical practice for the treatment of the condition being treated and as such therefore is not considered medically necessary. Evaluation and management services reported on the same date as ultraviolet light therapy are appropriate in the following circumstances:
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. POLICY HISTORY7/1993: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
4/1997: Investigational indication of seasonal affective disorder approved by (MPAC)
8/1999: Revisions approved by MPAC
2/11/2002: Appeal statement deleted from Policy Exception section, investigational definition added
5/2/2002: Type of Service and Place of Service deleted
6/12/2002: ICD-9 procedure codes 99.82 and 99.83 added
2/19/2003: Description of E0202 and E0690 updated to be consistent with AMA
3/11/2003: Code Reference section updated
6/27/2003: HCPCS A4633, A4634 deleted, replacement included in rental
12/6/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 97028 added, ICD-9 diagnosis code 202.1 5th digit added and description revised, ICD-9 diagnosis 696.8, 698.9 added, HCPCS A4633, S9098 added, HCPCS A4639, E0690 deleted, HCPCS E0691, E0692, E0693, E0694 effective date added
10/24/2006: Policy reviewed, seasonal affective disorder changed from investigational to medically necessary. 10/30/2006: Code reference section updated. ICD-9 diagnosis code 296.99 added to table. |
S9098 | Home phototherapy visit | HCPCS | Phototherapy (including light boxes, panels, or visors) is not covered for the following conditions because light therapy has not been shown to be more effective than placebo for:
PUVA therapy is not covered when any of the following exists:
Investigative service is defined as the use of any treatment procedure, facility, equipment, drug, device, or supply not yet recognized by certifying boards and/or approving or licensing agencies or published peer review criteria as standard, effective medical practice for the treatment of the condition being treated and as such therefore is not considered medically necessary. Evaluation and management services reported on the same date as ultraviolet light therapy are appropriate in the following circumstances:
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. POLICY HISTORY7/1993: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
4/1997: Investigational indication of seasonal affective disorder approved by (MPAC)
8/1999: Revisions approved by MPAC
2/11/2002: Appeal statement deleted from Policy Exception section, investigational definition added
5/2/2002: Type of Service and Place of Service deleted
6/12/2002: ICD-9 procedure codes 99.82 and 99.83 added
2/19/2003: Description of E0202 and E0690 updated to be consistent with AMA
3/11/2003: Code Reference section updated
6/27/2003: HCPCS A4633, A4634 deleted, replacement included in rental
12/6/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 97028 added, ICD-9 diagnosis code 202.1 5th digit added and description revised, ICD-9 diagnosis 696.8, 698.9 added, HCPCS A4633, S9098 added, HCPCS A4639, E0690 deleted, HCPCS E0691, E0692, E0693, E0694 effective date added
10/24/2006: Policy reviewed, seasonal affective disorder changed from investigational to medically necessary. 10/30/2006: Code reference section updated. ICD-9 diagnosis code 296.99 added to table. |
E0202 | Phototherapy light w/ photom | HCPCS | Phototherapy (including light boxes, panels, or visors) is not covered for the following conditions because light therapy has not been shown to be more effective than placebo for:
PUVA therapy is not covered when any of the following exists:
Investigative service is defined as the use of any treatment procedure, facility, equipment, drug, device, or supply not yet recognized by certifying boards and/or approving or licensing agencies or published peer review criteria as standard, effective medical practice for the treatment of the condition being treated and as such therefore is not considered medically necessary. Evaluation and management services reported on the same date as ultraviolet light therapy are appropriate in the following circumstances:
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. POLICY HISTORY7/1993: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
4/1997: Investigational indication of seasonal affective disorder approved by (MPAC)
8/1999: Revisions approved by MPAC
2/11/2002: Appeal statement deleted from Policy Exception section, investigational definition added
5/2/2002: Type of Service and Place of Service deleted
6/12/2002: ICD-9 procedure codes 99.82 and 99.83 added
2/19/2003: Description of E0202 and E0690 updated to be consistent with AMA
3/11/2003: Code Reference section updated
6/27/2003: HCPCS A4633, A4634 deleted, replacement included in rental
12/6/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 97028 added, ICD-9 diagnosis code 202.1 5th digit added and description revised, ICD-9 diagnosis 696.8, 698.9 added, HCPCS A4633, S9098 added, HCPCS A4639, E0690 deleted, HCPCS E0691, E0692, E0693, E0694 effective date added
10/24/2006: Policy reviewed, seasonal affective disorder changed from investigational to medically necessary. 10/30/2006: Code reference section updated. ICD-9 diagnosis code 296.99 added to table. |
A4634 | Replacement bulb th lightbox | HCPCS | Phototherapy (including light boxes, panels, or visors) is not covered for the following conditions because light therapy has not been shown to be more effective than placebo for:
PUVA therapy is not covered when any of the following exists:
Investigative service is defined as the use of any treatment procedure, facility, equipment, drug, device, or supply not yet recognized by certifying boards and/or approving or licensing agencies or published peer review criteria as standard, effective medical practice for the treatment of the condition being treated and as such therefore is not considered medically necessary. Evaluation and management services reported on the same date as ultraviolet light therapy are appropriate in the following circumstances:
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. POLICY HISTORY7/1993: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
4/1997: Investigational indication of seasonal affective disorder approved by (MPAC)
8/1999: Revisions approved by MPAC
2/11/2002: Appeal statement deleted from Policy Exception section, investigational definition added
5/2/2002: Type of Service and Place of Service deleted
6/12/2002: ICD-9 procedure codes 99.82 and 99.83 added
2/19/2003: Description of E0202 and E0690 updated to be consistent with AMA
3/11/2003: Code Reference section updated
6/27/2003: HCPCS A4633, A4634 deleted, replacement included in rental
12/6/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 97028 added, ICD-9 diagnosis code 202.1 5th digit added and description revised, ICD-9 diagnosis 696.8, 698.9 added, HCPCS A4633, S9098 added, HCPCS A4639, E0690 deleted, HCPCS E0691, E0692, E0693, E0694 effective date added
10/24/2006: Policy reviewed, seasonal affective disorder changed from investigational to medically necessary. 10/30/2006: Code reference section updated. ICD-9 diagnosis code 296.99 added to table. |
E0694 | Uvl md cabinet sys 6 ft | HCPCS | Phototherapy (including light boxes, panels, or visors) is not covered for the following conditions because light therapy has not been shown to be more effective than placebo for:
PUVA therapy is not covered when any of the following exists:
Investigative service is defined as the use of any treatment procedure, facility, equipment, drug, device, or supply not yet recognized by certifying boards and/or approving or licensing agencies or published peer review criteria as standard, effective medical practice for the treatment of the condition being treated and as such therefore is not considered medically necessary. Evaluation and management services reported on the same date as ultraviolet light therapy are appropriate in the following circumstances:
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. POLICY HISTORY7/1993: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
4/1997: Investigational indication of seasonal affective disorder approved by (MPAC)
8/1999: Revisions approved by MPAC
2/11/2002: Appeal statement deleted from Policy Exception section, investigational definition added
5/2/2002: Type of Service and Place of Service deleted
6/12/2002: ICD-9 procedure codes 99.82 and 99.83 added
2/19/2003: Description of E0202 and E0690 updated to be consistent with AMA
3/11/2003: Code Reference section updated
6/27/2003: HCPCS A4633, A4634 deleted, replacement included in rental
12/6/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 97028 added, ICD-9 diagnosis code 202.1 5th digit added and description revised, ICD-9 diagnosis 696.8, 698.9 added, HCPCS A4633, S9098 added, HCPCS A4639, E0690 deleted, HCPCS E0691, E0692, E0693, E0694 effective date added
10/24/2006: Policy reviewed, seasonal affective disorder changed from investigational to medically necessary. 10/30/2006: Code reference section updated. ICD-9 diagnosis code 296.99 added to table. |
E0691 | Uvl pnl 2 sq ft or less | HCPCS | Phototherapy (including light boxes, panels, or visors) is not covered for the following conditions because light therapy has not been shown to be more effective than placebo for:
PUVA therapy is not covered when any of the following exists:
Investigative service is defined as the use of any treatment procedure, facility, equipment, drug, device, or supply not yet recognized by certifying boards and/or approving or licensing agencies or published peer review criteria as standard, effective medical practice for the treatment of the condition being treated and as such therefore is not considered medically necessary. Evaluation and management services reported on the same date as ultraviolet light therapy are appropriate in the following circumstances:
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. POLICY HISTORY7/1993: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
4/1997: Investigational indication of seasonal affective disorder approved by (MPAC)
8/1999: Revisions approved by MPAC
2/11/2002: Appeal statement deleted from Policy Exception section, investigational definition added
5/2/2002: Type of Service and Place of Service deleted
6/12/2002: ICD-9 procedure codes 99.82 and 99.83 added
2/19/2003: Description of E0202 and E0690 updated to be consistent with AMA
3/11/2003: Code Reference section updated
6/27/2003: HCPCS A4633, A4634 deleted, replacement included in rental
12/6/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 97028 added, ICD-9 diagnosis code 202.1 5th digit added and description revised, ICD-9 diagnosis 696.8, 698.9 added, HCPCS A4633, S9098 added, HCPCS A4639, E0690 deleted, HCPCS E0691, E0692, E0693, E0694 effective date added
10/24/2006: Policy reviewed, seasonal affective disorder changed from investigational to medically necessary. 10/30/2006: Code reference section updated. ICD-9 diagnosis code 296.99 added to table. |
A4633 | Uvl replacement bulb | HCPCS | Phototherapy (including light boxes, panels, or visors) is not covered for the following conditions because light therapy has not been shown to be more effective than placebo for:
PUVA therapy is not covered when any of the following exists:
Investigative service is defined as the use of any treatment procedure, facility, equipment, drug, device, or supply not yet recognized by certifying boards and/or approving or licensing agencies or published peer review criteria as standard, effective medical practice for the treatment of the condition being treated and as such therefore is not considered medically necessary. Evaluation and management services reported on the same date as ultraviolet light therapy are appropriate in the following circumstances:
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. POLICY HISTORY7/1993: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
4/1997: Investigational indication of seasonal affective disorder approved by (MPAC)
8/1999: Revisions approved by MPAC
2/11/2002: Appeal statement deleted from Policy Exception section, investigational definition added
5/2/2002: Type of Service and Place of Service deleted
6/12/2002: ICD-9 procedure codes 99.82 and 99.83 added
2/19/2003: Description of E0202 and E0690 updated to be consistent with AMA
3/11/2003: Code Reference section updated
6/27/2003: HCPCS A4633, A4634 deleted, replacement included in rental
12/6/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 97028 added, ICD-9 diagnosis code 202.1 5th digit added and description revised, ICD-9 diagnosis 696.8, 698.9 added, HCPCS A4633, S9098 added, HCPCS A4639, E0690 deleted, HCPCS E0691, E0692, E0693, E0694 effective date added
10/24/2006: Policy reviewed, seasonal affective disorder changed from investigational to medically necessary. 10/30/2006: Code reference section updated. ICD-9 diagnosis code 296.99 added to table. |
E0690 | UV CABINET APPROPRIATE HOME USE | CPT | Phototherapy (including light boxes, panels, or visors) is not covered for the following conditions because light therapy has not been shown to be more effective than placebo for:
PUVA therapy is not covered when any of the following exists:
Investigative service is defined as the use of any treatment procedure, facility, equipment, drug, device, or supply not yet recognized by certifying boards and/or approving or licensing agencies or published peer review criteria as standard, effective medical practice for the treatment of the condition being treated and as such therefore is not considered medically necessary. Evaluation and management services reported on the same date as ultraviolet light therapy are appropriate in the following circumstances:
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. POLICY HISTORY7/1993: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
4/1997: Investigational indication of seasonal affective disorder approved by (MPAC)
8/1999: Revisions approved by MPAC
2/11/2002: Appeal statement deleted from Policy Exception section, investigational definition added
5/2/2002: Type of Service and Place of Service deleted
6/12/2002: ICD-9 procedure codes 99.82 and 99.83 added
2/19/2003: Description of E0202 and E0690 updated to be consistent with AMA
3/11/2003: Code Reference section updated
6/27/2003: HCPCS A4633, A4634 deleted, replacement included in rental
12/6/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 97028 added, ICD-9 diagnosis code 202.1 5th digit added and description revised, ICD-9 diagnosis 696.8, 698.9 added, HCPCS A4633, S9098 added, HCPCS A4639, E0690 deleted, HCPCS E0691, E0692, E0693, E0694 effective date added
10/24/2006: Policy reviewed, seasonal affective disorder changed from investigational to medically necessary. 10/30/2006: Code reference section updated. ICD-9 diagnosis code 296.99 added to table. |
E0693 | Uvl sys panel 6 ft | HCPCS | Phototherapy (including light boxes, panels, or visors) is not covered for the following conditions because light therapy has not been shown to be more effective than placebo for:
PUVA therapy is not covered when any of the following exists:
Investigative service is defined as the use of any treatment procedure, facility, equipment, drug, device, or supply not yet recognized by certifying boards and/or approving or licensing agencies or published peer review criteria as standard, effective medical practice for the treatment of the condition being treated and as such therefore is not considered medically necessary. Evaluation and management services reported on the same date as ultraviolet light therapy are appropriate in the following circumstances:
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. POLICY HISTORY7/1993: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
4/1997: Investigational indication of seasonal affective disorder approved by (MPAC)
8/1999: Revisions approved by MPAC
2/11/2002: Appeal statement deleted from Policy Exception section, investigational definition added
5/2/2002: Type of Service and Place of Service deleted
6/12/2002: ICD-9 procedure codes 99.82 and 99.83 added
2/19/2003: Description of E0202 and E0690 updated to be consistent with AMA
3/11/2003: Code Reference section updated
6/27/2003: HCPCS A4633, A4634 deleted, replacement included in rental
12/6/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 97028 added, ICD-9 diagnosis code 202.1 5th digit added and description revised, ICD-9 diagnosis 696.8, 698.9 added, HCPCS A4633, S9098 added, HCPCS A4639, E0690 deleted, HCPCS E0691, E0692, E0693, E0694 effective date added
10/24/2006: Policy reviewed, seasonal affective disorder changed from investigational to medically necessary. 10/30/2006: Code reference section updated. ICD-9 diagnosis code 296.99 added to table. |
A4639 | Replacement pad for infrared heating pad system, each | HCPCS | Evaluation and management services reported on the same date as ultraviolet light therapy are appropriate in the following circumstances:
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. POLICY HISTORY7/1993: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
4/1997: Investigational indication of seasonal affective disorder approved by (MPAC)
8/1999: Revisions approved by MPAC
2/11/2002: Appeal statement deleted from Policy Exception section, investigational definition added
5/2/2002: Type of Service and Place of Service deleted
6/12/2002: ICD-9 procedure codes 99.82 and 99.83 added
2/19/2003: Description of E0202 and E0690 updated to be consistent with AMA
3/11/2003: Code Reference section updated
6/27/2003: HCPCS A4633, A4634 deleted, replacement included in rental
12/6/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 97028 added, ICD-9 diagnosis code 202.1 5th digit added and description revised, ICD-9 diagnosis 696.8, 698.9 added, HCPCS A4633, S9098 added, HCPCS A4639, E0690 deleted, HCPCS E0691, E0692, E0693, E0694 effective date added
10/24/2006: Policy reviewed, seasonal affective disorder changed from investigational to medically necessary. 10/30/2006: Code reference section updated. ICD-9 diagnosis code 296.99 added to table. 03/16/2011: The policy statement regarding home ultraviolet light was revised to remove the requirement for a documented response to UVL. |
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