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86817
HC HLA TYPING; DR/DQ, MULTIPLE ANTIGENS
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated.
G0363
IRRIG IMPLANTED VENOUS ACESS DEVICE DRUG DEL SYS
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated.
J9000
INJECTION, DOXORUBICIN HYDROCHLORIDE, 10 MG
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated.
G0364
HC BONE MARROW ASPIRATE & BIOPSY
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated.
96530
Syst pump refill & main
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated.
38205
PR BLD-DRV HEMATOP PROGEN CELL HRVG TRNSPLJ ALGNC
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated.
G0362
Each add sequential infusion
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated.
Q0084
HC CHEMOTHERAPY - IM PHYS
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated.
38242
Transplt allo lymphocytes
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated.
G0357
IV PUSH TECHNIQUE SINGLE/INIT SUBSTANCE/DRUG
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated.
G0356
HORMONAL ANTINEOPLASTIC
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated.
G0355
CHEMO ADMN SUBQ/IM NONHORMONAL ANTINEOPLASTIC
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated.
G0358
IV PUSH TECHNIQUE EACH ADD SUBSTANCE/DRUG
HCPCS
1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. "High Dose Chemotherapy" removed from policy title.
86816
HC HLA TYPING DR/DQ SINGLE AG
HCPCS
1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. "High Dose Chemotherapy" removed from policy title.
G0360
Each additional hr 1-8 hrs
HCPCS
1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. "High Dose Chemotherapy" removed from policy title.
96520
Port pump refill & main
HCPCS
1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. "High Dose Chemotherapy" removed from policy title.
38204
PR MGMT RCP HEMATOP PROGENITOR CELL DONOR &ACQUISJ
HCPCS
1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. "High Dose Chemotherapy" removed from policy title.
S2150
Bone marrow or blood-derived stem cells (peripheral or umbilical), allogeneic or autologous, harvesting, transplantation, and related complications; including: pheresis and cell preparation/storage; m
HCPCS
1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. "High Dose Chemotherapy" removed from policy title.
86821
Lymphocyte culture mixed
HCPCS
1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. "High Dose Chemotherapy" removed from policy title.
Q0083
Chemotherapy administration by other than infusion technique only (e.g., subcutaneous, intramuscular, push), per visit
HCPCS
1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. "High Dose Chemotherapy" removed from policy title.
38215
PR TRNSPL PREPJ HEMATOP PROGEN CONCENTRATION PLSM
HCPCS
1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. "High Dose Chemotherapy" removed from policy title.
J9999
Not otherwise classified, antineoplastic drugs
HCPCS
1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. "High Dose Chemotherapy" removed from policy title.
G0361
Prolong chemo infuse>8hrs pu
HCPCS
1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. "High Dose Chemotherapy" removed from policy title.
86812
Immunologic analysis for autoimmune disease, A, B, or C, single antigen
HCPCS
1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. "High Dose Chemotherapy" removed from policy title.
86822
Lymphocyte culture primed
HCPCS
1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. "High Dose Chemotherapy" removed from policy title.
38240
Transplt allo hct/donor
HCPCS
1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. "High Dose Chemotherapy" removed from policy title.
96545
Cancer chemotherapy
CPT
1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. "High Dose Chemotherapy" removed from policy title.
G0359
Chemotherapy IV one hr initi
HCPCS
1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. "High Dose Chemotherapy" removed from policy title.
38230
PR BONE MARROW HARVEST TRANSPLANTATION ALLOGENEIC
HCPCS
1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. "High Dose Chemotherapy" removed from policy title.
Q0085
Chemotherapy administration by both infusion technique and other technique(s) (e.g., subcutaneous, intramuscular, push), per visit
HCPCS
1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. "High Dose Chemotherapy" removed from policy title.
86817
HC HLA TYPING; DR/DQ, MULTIPLE ANTIGENS
HCPCS
1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. "High Dose Chemotherapy" removed from policy title.
G0363
IRRIG IMPLANTED VENOUS ACESS DEVICE DRUG DEL SYS
HCPCS
1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. "High Dose Chemotherapy" removed from policy title.
J9000
INJECTION, DOXORUBICIN HYDROCHLORIDE, 10 MG
HCPCS
1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. "High Dose Chemotherapy" removed from policy title.
G0364
HC BONE MARROW ASPIRATE & BIOPSY
HCPCS
1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. "High Dose Chemotherapy" removed from policy title.
96530
Syst pump refill & main
HCPCS
1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. "High Dose Chemotherapy" removed from policy title.
38205
PR BLD-DRV HEMATOP PROGEN CELL HRVG TRNSPLJ ALGNC
HCPCS
1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. "High Dose Chemotherapy" removed from policy title.
G0362
Each add sequential infusion
HCPCS
1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. "High Dose Chemotherapy" removed from policy title.
Q0084
HC CHEMOTHERAPY - IM PHYS
HCPCS
1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. "High Dose Chemotherapy" removed from policy title.
38242
Transplt allo lymphocytes
HCPCS
1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. "High Dose Chemotherapy" removed from policy title.
G0357
IV PUSH TECHNIQUE SINGLE/INIT SUBSTANCE/DRUG
HCPCS
1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. "High Dose Chemotherapy" removed from policy title.
G0356
HORMONAL ANTINEOPLASTIC
HCPCS
1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. "High Dose Chemotherapy" removed from policy title.
G0355
CHEMO ADMN SUBQ/IM NONHORMONAL ANTINEOPLASTIC
HCPCS
1/2004: Interim policy, High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support considered investigational to treat primary amyloidosis or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia 3/25/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat primary systemic amyloidosis" changed to medically necessary, "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell support to treat Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia" remains investigational 5/5/2004: Code Reference section completed 8/18/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT 38215 note added covered codes, CPT chemotherapy administration code range added covered codes, CPT 96520, 96530, 96545 added covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.07, 99.25 added covered codes, HCPCS chemotherapy drug range added covered codes, HCPCS Q0083, Q0084, Q0085 added covered codes, HCPCS S2150 note added covered codes, non-covered table added, CPT 38205, 38240, 38242 added non-covered codes, ICD-9 procedure code 41.05, 41.08, 41.91 added non-covered codes 11/18/2004: Reviewed by MPAC; no changes 10/27/2005: Code Reference sections updated; Covered table: CPT codes 38230 added; ICD-9 procedure 41.09 added; HCPCS codes G0355, G0356, G0357, G0358, G0359, G0360, G0361, G0362, G0363, G0364 added; J9000-J9999 deleted; Non-Covered table: CPT-4 code 38204, 86812, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 added, ICD-9 Procedure 41.02, 41.03 added 3/21/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 8/31/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 9/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 9/18/2007: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/19/2007: Coding updated per 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 9/26/2008: Allogeneic SCT added to policy statements as investigational. Policy description updated. "High Dose Chemotherapy" removed from policy title.
86826
Hla x-match noncytotoxc addl
HCPCS
Policy description was updated regarding conventional and reduced-intensity conditioning. FEP and State and School Employee verbiage added to Policy Exceptions section. Added new CPT Codes 86825 and 86826 to the Non-covered table. HCPCS G0265, G0266 and G0267 deleted from Covered table due to codes were deleted as of 12-31-2007. ICD-9 diagnosis code 277.3 deleted from covered table due to code was deleted as of 9-30-2006.
G0267
Bone marrow or psc harvest
CPT
Policy description was updated regarding conventional and reduced-intensity conditioning. FEP and State and School Employee verbiage added to Policy Exceptions section. Added new CPT Codes 86825 and 86826 to the Non-covered table. HCPCS G0265, G0266 and G0267 deleted from Covered table due to codes were deleted as of 12-31-2007. ICD-9 diagnosis code 277.3 deleted from covered table due to code was deleted as of 9-30-2006.
G0265
Cryopresevation Freeze+stora
CPT
Policy description was updated regarding conventional and reduced-intensity conditioning. FEP and State and School Employee verbiage added to Policy Exceptions section. Added new CPT Codes 86825 and 86826 to the Non-covered table. HCPCS G0265, G0266 and G0267 deleted from Covered table due to codes were deleted as of 12-31-2007. ICD-9 diagnosis code 277.3 deleted from covered table due to code was deleted as of 9-30-2006.
G0266
Thawing + expansion froz cel
CPT
Policy description was updated regarding conventional and reduced-intensity conditioning. FEP and State and School Employee verbiage added to Policy Exceptions section. Added new CPT Codes 86825 and 86826 to the Non-covered table. HCPCS G0265, G0266 and G0267 deleted from Covered table due to codes were deleted as of 12-31-2007. ICD-9 diagnosis code 277.3 deleted from covered table due to code was deleted as of 9-30-2006.
86825
X-MATCHAHG
HCPCS
Policy description was updated regarding conventional and reduced-intensity conditioning. FEP and State and School Employee verbiage added to Policy Exceptions section. Added new CPT Codes 86825 and 86826 to the Non-covered table. HCPCS G0265, G0266 and G0267 deleted from Covered table due to codes were deleted as of 12-31-2007. ICD-9 diagnosis code 277.3 deleted from covered table due to code was deleted as of 9-30-2006.
86826
Hla x-match noncytotoxc addl
HCPCS
FEP and State and School Employee verbiage added to Policy Exceptions section. Added new CPT Codes 86825 and 86826 to the Non-covered table. HCPCS G0265, G0266 and G0267 deleted from Covered table due to codes were deleted as of 12-31-2007. ICD-9 diagnosis code 277.3 deleted from covered table due to code was deleted as of 9-30-2006. 05/09/2011: Policy statement revised to state that autologous hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation may be considered medically necessary as salvage therapy of chemosensitive Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia.
G0267
Bone marrow or psc harvest
CPT
FEP and State and School Employee verbiage added to Policy Exceptions section. Added new CPT Codes 86825 and 86826 to the Non-covered table. HCPCS G0265, G0266 and G0267 deleted from Covered table due to codes were deleted as of 12-31-2007. ICD-9 diagnosis code 277.3 deleted from covered table due to code was deleted as of 9-30-2006. 05/09/2011: Policy statement revised to state that autologous hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation may be considered medically necessary as salvage therapy of chemosensitive Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia.
G0265
Cryopresevation Freeze+stora
CPT
FEP and State and School Employee verbiage added to Policy Exceptions section. Added new CPT Codes 86825 and 86826 to the Non-covered table. HCPCS G0265, G0266 and G0267 deleted from Covered table due to codes were deleted as of 12-31-2007. ICD-9 diagnosis code 277.3 deleted from covered table due to code was deleted as of 9-30-2006. 05/09/2011: Policy statement revised to state that autologous hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation may be considered medically necessary as salvage therapy of chemosensitive Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia.
G0266
Thawing + expansion froz cel
CPT
FEP and State and School Employee verbiage added to Policy Exceptions section. Added new CPT Codes 86825 and 86826 to the Non-covered table. HCPCS G0265, G0266 and G0267 deleted from Covered table due to codes were deleted as of 12-31-2007. ICD-9 diagnosis code 277.3 deleted from covered table due to code was deleted as of 9-30-2006. 05/09/2011: Policy statement revised to state that autologous hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation may be considered medically necessary as salvage therapy of chemosensitive Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia.
86825
X-MATCHAHG
HCPCS
FEP and State and School Employee verbiage added to Policy Exceptions section. Added new CPT Codes 86825 and 86826 to the Non-covered table. HCPCS G0265, G0266 and G0267 deleted from Covered table due to codes were deleted as of 12-31-2007. ICD-9 diagnosis code 277.3 deleted from covered table due to code was deleted as of 9-30-2006. 05/09/2011: Policy statement revised to state that autologous hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation may be considered medically necessary as salvage therapy of chemosensitive Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia.
86826
Hla x-match noncytotoxc addl
HCPCS
Added new CPT Codes 86825 and 86826 to the Non-covered table. HCPCS G0265, G0266 and G0267 deleted from Covered table due to codes were deleted as of 12-31-2007. ICD-9 diagnosis code 277.3 deleted from covered table due to code was deleted as of 9-30-2006. 05/09/2011: Policy statement revised to state that autologous hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation may be considered medically necessary as salvage therapy of chemosensitive Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia. Allogeneic hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation remains investigational to treat Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia.
G0267
Bone marrow or psc harvest
CPT
Added new CPT Codes 86825 and 86826 to the Non-covered table. HCPCS G0265, G0266 and G0267 deleted from Covered table due to codes were deleted as of 12-31-2007. ICD-9 diagnosis code 277.3 deleted from covered table due to code was deleted as of 9-30-2006. 05/09/2011: Policy statement revised to state that autologous hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation may be considered medically necessary as salvage therapy of chemosensitive Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia. Allogeneic hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation remains investigational to treat Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia.
G0265
Cryopresevation Freeze+stora
CPT
Added new CPT Codes 86825 and 86826 to the Non-covered table. HCPCS G0265, G0266 and G0267 deleted from Covered table due to codes were deleted as of 12-31-2007. ICD-9 diagnosis code 277.3 deleted from covered table due to code was deleted as of 9-30-2006. 05/09/2011: Policy statement revised to state that autologous hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation may be considered medically necessary as salvage therapy of chemosensitive Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia. Allogeneic hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation remains investigational to treat Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia.
G0266
Thawing + expansion froz cel
CPT
Added new CPT Codes 86825 and 86826 to the Non-covered table. HCPCS G0265, G0266 and G0267 deleted from Covered table due to codes were deleted as of 12-31-2007. ICD-9 diagnosis code 277.3 deleted from covered table due to code was deleted as of 9-30-2006. 05/09/2011: Policy statement revised to state that autologous hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation may be considered medically necessary as salvage therapy of chemosensitive Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia. Allogeneic hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation remains investigational to treat Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia.
86825
X-MATCHAHG
HCPCS
Added new CPT Codes 86825 and 86826 to the Non-covered table. HCPCS G0265, G0266 and G0267 deleted from Covered table due to codes were deleted as of 12-31-2007. ICD-9 diagnosis code 277.3 deleted from covered table due to code was deleted as of 9-30-2006. 05/09/2011: Policy statement revised to state that autologous hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation may be considered medically necessary as salvage therapy of chemosensitive Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia. Allogeneic hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation remains investigational to treat Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia.
38241
Transplt autol hct/donor
HCPCS
Policy guidelines updated to add medically necessary and investigative definitions. Sources section updated. 08/26/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes, updated the code descriptions for 38240 and 38241; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, and removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. 05/26/2016: Policy number added. Blue Cross Blue Shield Association policy # 8.01.42 Blue Cross Blue Shield Association policy # 8.01.54 This may not be a comprehensive list of procedure codes applicable to this policy.
G0363
IRRIG IMPLANTED VENOUS ACESS DEVICE DRUG DEL SYS
HCPCS
Policy guidelines updated to add medically necessary and investigative definitions. Sources section updated. 08/26/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes, updated the code descriptions for 38240 and 38241; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, and removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. 05/26/2016: Policy number added. Blue Cross Blue Shield Association policy # 8.01.42 Blue Cross Blue Shield Association policy # 8.01.54 This may not be a comprehensive list of procedure codes applicable to this policy.
38240
Transplt allo hct/donor
HCPCS
Policy guidelines updated to add medically necessary and investigative definitions. Sources section updated. 08/26/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes, updated the code descriptions for 38240 and 38241; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, and removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. 05/26/2016: Policy number added. Blue Cross Blue Shield Association policy # 8.01.42 Blue Cross Blue Shield Association policy # 8.01.54 This may not be a comprehensive list of procedure codes applicable to this policy.
96445
Chemotherapy, intracavitary
HCPCS
Policy guidelines updated to add medically necessary and investigative definitions. Sources section updated. 08/26/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes, updated the code descriptions for 38240 and 38241; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, and removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. 05/26/2016: Policy number added. Blue Cross Blue Shield Association policy # 8.01.42 Blue Cross Blue Shield Association policy # 8.01.54 This may not be a comprehensive list of procedure codes applicable to this policy.
96446
PR CHEMOTX ADMN PERTL CAVITY IMPLANTED PORT/CATH
HCPCS
Policy guidelines updated to add medically necessary and investigative definitions. Sources section updated. 08/26/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes, updated the code descriptions for 38240 and 38241; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, and removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. 05/26/2016: Policy number added. Blue Cross Blue Shield Association policy # 8.01.42 Blue Cross Blue Shield Association policy # 8.01.54 This may not be a comprehensive list of procedure codes applicable to this policy.
38241
Transplt autol hct/donor
HCPCS
Sources section updated. 08/26/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes, updated the code descriptions for 38240 and 38241; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, and removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. 05/26/2016: Policy number added. Blue Cross Blue Shield Association policy # 8.01.42 Blue Cross Blue Shield Association policy # 8.01.54 This may not be a comprehensive list of procedure codes applicable to this policy. The code(s) listed below are ONLY medically necessary if the procedure is performed according to the "Policy" section of this document.
G0363
IRRIG IMPLANTED VENOUS ACESS DEVICE DRUG DEL SYS
HCPCS
Sources section updated. 08/26/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes, updated the code descriptions for 38240 and 38241; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, and removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. 05/26/2016: Policy number added. Blue Cross Blue Shield Association policy # 8.01.42 Blue Cross Blue Shield Association policy # 8.01.54 This may not be a comprehensive list of procedure codes applicable to this policy. The code(s) listed below are ONLY medically necessary if the procedure is performed according to the "Policy" section of this document.
38240
Transplt allo hct/donor
HCPCS
Sources section updated. 08/26/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes, updated the code descriptions for 38240 and 38241; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, and removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. 05/26/2016: Policy number added. Blue Cross Blue Shield Association policy # 8.01.42 Blue Cross Blue Shield Association policy # 8.01.54 This may not be a comprehensive list of procedure codes applicable to this policy. The code(s) listed below are ONLY medically necessary if the procedure is performed according to the "Policy" section of this document.
96445
Chemotherapy, intracavitary
HCPCS
Sources section updated. 08/26/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes, updated the code descriptions for 38240 and 38241; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, and removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. 05/26/2016: Policy number added. Blue Cross Blue Shield Association policy # 8.01.42 Blue Cross Blue Shield Association policy # 8.01.54 This may not be a comprehensive list of procedure codes applicable to this policy. The code(s) listed below are ONLY medically necessary if the procedure is performed according to the "Policy" section of this document.
96446
PR CHEMOTX ADMN PERTL CAVITY IMPLANTED PORT/CATH
HCPCS
Sources section updated. 08/26/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes, updated the code descriptions for 38240 and 38241; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, and removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. 05/26/2016: Policy number added. Blue Cross Blue Shield Association policy # 8.01.42 Blue Cross Blue Shield Association policy # 8.01.54 This may not be a comprehensive list of procedure codes applicable to this policy. The code(s) listed below are ONLY medically necessary if the procedure is performed according to the "Policy" section of this document.
38241
Transplt autol hct/donor
HCPCS
08/26/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes, updated the code descriptions for 38240 and 38241; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, and removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. 05/26/2016: Policy number added. Blue Cross Blue Shield Association policy # 8.01.42 Blue Cross Blue Shield Association policy # 8.01.54 This may not be a comprehensive list of procedure codes applicable to this policy. The code(s) listed below are ONLY medically necessary if the procedure is performed according to the "Policy" section of this document.
G0363
IRRIG IMPLANTED VENOUS ACESS DEVICE DRUG DEL SYS
HCPCS
08/26/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes, updated the code descriptions for 38240 and 38241; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, and removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. 05/26/2016: Policy number added. Blue Cross Blue Shield Association policy # 8.01.42 Blue Cross Blue Shield Association policy # 8.01.54 This may not be a comprehensive list of procedure codes applicable to this policy. The code(s) listed below are ONLY medically necessary if the procedure is performed according to the "Policy" section of this document.
38240
Transplt allo hct/donor
HCPCS
08/26/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes, updated the code descriptions for 38240 and 38241; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, and removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. 05/26/2016: Policy number added. Blue Cross Blue Shield Association policy # 8.01.42 Blue Cross Blue Shield Association policy # 8.01.54 This may not be a comprehensive list of procedure codes applicable to this policy. The code(s) listed below are ONLY medically necessary if the procedure is performed according to the "Policy" section of this document.
96445
Chemotherapy, intracavitary
HCPCS
08/26/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes, updated the code descriptions for 38240 and 38241; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, and removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. 05/26/2016: Policy number added. Blue Cross Blue Shield Association policy # 8.01.42 Blue Cross Blue Shield Association policy # 8.01.54 This may not be a comprehensive list of procedure codes applicable to this policy. The code(s) listed below are ONLY medically necessary if the procedure is performed according to the "Policy" section of this document.
96446
PR CHEMOTX ADMN PERTL CAVITY IMPLANTED PORT/CATH
HCPCS
08/26/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes, updated the code descriptions for 38240 and 38241; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, and removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. 05/26/2016: Policy number added. Blue Cross Blue Shield Association policy # 8.01.42 Blue Cross Blue Shield Association policy # 8.01.54 This may not be a comprehensive list of procedure codes applicable to this policy. The code(s) listed below are ONLY medically necessary if the procedure is performed according to the "Policy" section of this document.
90832
Psytx w pt 30 minutes
HCPCS
Pre-post ES for psychotherapies did not differ from pill placebos; this finding cannot be explained by heterogeneity, publication bias or allegiance effects. However, the decision on whether to choose psychotherapy, medications or a combination of the two should be left to the patient as drugs may have side effects, interactions and contraindications. |CPT Codes / HCPCS Codes / ICD-10 Codes| |Information in the [brackets] below has been added for clarification purposes. Codes requiring a 7th character are represented by "+":| |ICD-10 codes will become effective as of October 1, 2015:| |There is no specific CPT code for eye movement desensitization and reprocessing:| |Other CPT codes related to the CPB:| |90832 - 90899||Psychotherapy, other psychotherapy, and other psychiatric services or procedures [not covered for eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy]| |ICD-10 codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |F43.10 - F43.12||Posttraumatic stress disorder| |Z86.51||Personal history of combat and operational stress reaction| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |F01.50 - F43.0 F43.20 - F99 |Mental disorders (other than posttraumatic stress disorder)| |G54.6 - G54.7||Phantom limb (syndrome)| |G89.21 -G89.29||Chronic pain, not elsewhere classified| |G89.4||Chronic pain syndrome| |M54.5||Low back pain [chronic back pain]| |M54.9||Dorsalgia, unspecified [chronic back pain]| |R56.00 - R56.9||Convulsions [psychogenic non-epileptic seizures]|
90899
HC UNLISTED PSYCHIATRIC SERVICE
HCPCS
Pre-post ES for psychotherapies did not differ from pill placebos; this finding cannot be explained by heterogeneity, publication bias or allegiance effects. However, the decision on whether to choose psychotherapy, medications or a combination of the two should be left to the patient as drugs may have side effects, interactions and contraindications. |CPT Codes / HCPCS Codes / ICD-10 Codes| |Information in the [brackets] below has been added for clarification purposes. Codes requiring a 7th character are represented by "+":| |ICD-10 codes will become effective as of October 1, 2015:| |There is no specific CPT code for eye movement desensitization and reprocessing:| |Other CPT codes related to the CPB:| |90832 - 90899||Psychotherapy, other psychotherapy, and other psychiatric services or procedures [not covered for eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy]| |ICD-10 codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |F43.10 - F43.12||Posttraumatic stress disorder| |Z86.51||Personal history of combat and operational stress reaction| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |F01.50 - F43.0 F43.20 - F99 |Mental disorders (other than posttraumatic stress disorder)| |G54.6 - G54.7||Phantom limb (syndrome)| |G89.21 -G89.29||Chronic pain, not elsewhere classified| |G89.4||Chronic pain syndrome| |M54.5||Low back pain [chronic back pain]| |M54.9||Dorsalgia, unspecified [chronic back pain]| |R56.00 - R56.9||Convulsions [psychogenic non-epileptic seizures]|
90832
Psytx w pt 30 minutes
HCPCS
However, the decision on whether to choose psychotherapy, medications or a combination of the two should be left to the patient as drugs may have side effects, interactions and contraindications. |CPT Codes / HCPCS Codes / ICD-10 Codes| |Information in the [brackets] below has been added for clarification purposes. Codes requiring a 7th character are represented by "+":| |ICD-10 codes will become effective as of October 1, 2015:| |There is no specific CPT code for eye movement desensitization and reprocessing:| |Other CPT codes related to the CPB:| |90832 - 90899||Psychotherapy, other psychotherapy, and other psychiatric services or procedures [not covered for eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy]| |ICD-10 codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |F43.10 - F43.12||Posttraumatic stress disorder| |Z86.51||Personal history of combat and operational stress reaction| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |F01.50 - F43.0 F43.20 - F99 |Mental disorders (other than posttraumatic stress disorder)| |G54.6 - G54.7||Phantom limb (syndrome)| |G89.21 -G89.29||Chronic pain, not elsewhere classified| |G89.4||Chronic pain syndrome| |M54.5||Low back pain [chronic back pain]| |M54.9||Dorsalgia, unspecified [chronic back pain]| |R56.00 - R56.9||Convulsions [psychogenic non-epileptic seizures]|
90899
HC UNLISTED PSYCHIATRIC SERVICE
HCPCS
However, the decision on whether to choose psychotherapy, medications or a combination of the two should be left to the patient as drugs may have side effects, interactions and contraindications. |CPT Codes / HCPCS Codes / ICD-10 Codes| |Information in the [brackets] below has been added for clarification purposes. Codes requiring a 7th character are represented by "+":| |ICD-10 codes will become effective as of October 1, 2015:| |There is no specific CPT code for eye movement desensitization and reprocessing:| |Other CPT codes related to the CPB:| |90832 - 90899||Psychotherapy, other psychotherapy, and other psychiatric services or procedures [not covered for eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy]| |ICD-10 codes covered if selection criteria are met:| |F43.10 - F43.12||Posttraumatic stress disorder| |Z86.51||Personal history of combat and operational stress reaction| |ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:| |F01.50 - F43.0 F43.20 - F99 |Mental disorders (other than posttraumatic stress disorder)| |G54.6 - G54.7||Phantom limb (syndrome)| |G89.21 -G89.29||Chronic pain, not elsewhere classified| |G89.4||Chronic pain syndrome| |M54.5||Low back pain [chronic back pain]| |M54.9||Dorsalgia, unspecified [chronic back pain]| |R56.00 - R56.9||Convulsions [psychogenic non-epileptic seizures]|
E0218
Fluid circ cold pad w pump
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. POLICY HISTORY2/2001: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC), Code Reference section completed, HCPCS E0218 added 5/2/2002: Type of Service and Place of Service deleted 8/16/2005: Policy title "Polar Care" renamed "Cooling Devices," Description and Policy sections revised to be consistent with BCBSA policy # 1.01.26, Code Reference section updated, HCPCS E0236 added 4/25/2008: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/10/2009: Policy Exclusions revised to include FEP verbiage, HCPCS code E1399 added to Non-Covered Codes Table. 05/17/2011: Policy reviewed; no changes to policy statement. Removed outdated references from the Sources section.
E0236
Pump for water circulating pad
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. POLICY HISTORY2/2001: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC), Code Reference section completed, HCPCS E0218 added 5/2/2002: Type of Service and Place of Service deleted 8/16/2005: Policy title "Polar Care" renamed "Cooling Devices," Description and Policy sections revised to be consistent with BCBSA policy # 1.01.26, Code Reference section updated, HCPCS E0236 added 4/25/2008: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/10/2009: Policy Exclusions revised to include FEP verbiage, HCPCS code E1399 added to Non-Covered Codes Table. 05/17/2011: Policy reviewed; no changes to policy statement. Removed outdated references from the Sources section.
E0218
Fluid circ cold pad w pump
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 HISTORY2/2001: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC), Code Reference section completed, HCPCS E0218 added 5/2/2002: Type of Service and Place of Service deleted 8/16/2005: Policy title "Polar Care" renamed "Cooling Devices," Description and Policy sections revised to be consistent with BCBSA policy # 1.01.26, Code Reference section updated, HCPCS E0236 added 4/25/2008: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/10/2009: Policy Exclusions revised to include FEP verbiage, HCPCS code E1399 added to Non-Covered Codes Table. 05/17/2011: Policy reviewed; no changes to policy statement. Removed outdated references from the Sources section. 03/02/2012: Policy reviewed.
E0236
Pump for water circulating pad
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 HISTORY2/2001: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC), Code Reference section completed, HCPCS E0218 added 5/2/2002: Type of Service and Place of Service deleted 8/16/2005: Policy title "Polar Care" renamed "Cooling Devices," Description and Policy sections revised to be consistent with BCBSA policy # 1.01.26, Code Reference section updated, HCPCS E0236 added 4/25/2008: Policy reviewed, no changes 12/10/2009: Policy Exclusions revised to include FEP verbiage, HCPCS code E1399 added to Non-Covered Codes Table. 05/17/2011: Policy reviewed; no changes to policy statement. Removed outdated references from the Sources section. 03/02/2012: Policy reviewed.
A5120
Skin barrier, wipes or swabs, each
HCPCS
HCPCS codes are five digits in length with no decimal holders and are alphanumeric in nature. Each codes begins with a letter and is followed by four numbers. The HCPCS book structured very similar to the CPT book. HCPCS Code ExamplesK0011 - Standard-weight frame motorized power wheelchair with programmable control parameters for speed adjustment, tremor dampening, acceleration control and braking A5120 - Skin barrier, wipes or swabs, each Q4011 - Cast supplies, short arm cast, pediatric (0-10 years), plaster. ~ The Table of Drugs with drugs listed alphabeticaly is next.
K0011
Stnd wt pwr whlchr w control
HCPCS
HCPCS codes are five digits in length with no decimal holders and are alphanumeric in nature. Each codes begins with a letter and is followed by four numbers. The HCPCS book structured very similar to the CPT book. HCPCS Code ExamplesK0011 - Standard-weight frame motorized power wheelchair with programmable control parameters for speed adjustment, tremor dampening, acceleration control and braking A5120 - Skin barrier, wipes or swabs, each Q4011 - Cast supplies, short arm cast, pediatric (0-10 years), plaster. ~ The Table of Drugs with drugs listed alphabeticaly is next.
Q4011
Cast sup sht arm ped plaster
HCPCS
HCPCS codes are five digits in length with no decimal holders and are alphanumeric in nature. Each codes begins with a letter and is followed by four numbers. The HCPCS book structured very similar to the CPT book. HCPCS Code ExamplesK0011 - Standard-weight frame motorized power wheelchair with programmable control parameters for speed adjustment, tremor dampening, acceleration control and braking A5120 - Skin barrier, wipes or swabs, each Q4011 - Cast supplies, short arm cast, pediatric (0-10 years), plaster. ~ The Table of Drugs with drugs listed alphabeticaly is next.
A5120
Skin barrier, wipes or swabs, each
HCPCS
Each codes begins with a letter and is followed by four numbers. The HCPCS book structured very similar to the CPT book. HCPCS Code ExamplesK0011 - Standard-weight frame motorized power wheelchair with programmable control parameters for speed adjustment, tremor dampening, acceleration control and braking A5120 - Skin barrier, wipes or swabs, each Q4011 - Cast supplies, short arm cast, pediatric (0-10 years), plaster. ~ The Table of Drugs with drugs listed alphabeticaly is next. ~ HCPCS modifiers listed with their full description is located between the Table of Drugs and the Tabula index.
K0011
Stnd wt pwr whlchr w control
HCPCS
Each codes begins with a letter and is followed by four numbers. The HCPCS book structured very similar to the CPT book. HCPCS Code ExamplesK0011 - Standard-weight frame motorized power wheelchair with programmable control parameters for speed adjustment, tremor dampening, acceleration control and braking A5120 - Skin barrier, wipes or swabs, each Q4011 - Cast supplies, short arm cast, pediatric (0-10 years), plaster. ~ The Table of Drugs with drugs listed alphabeticaly is next. ~ HCPCS modifiers listed with their full description is located between the Table of Drugs and the Tabula index.
Q4011
Cast sup sht arm ped plaster
HCPCS
Each codes begins with a letter and is followed by four numbers. The HCPCS book structured very similar to the CPT book. HCPCS Code ExamplesK0011 - Standard-weight frame motorized power wheelchair with programmable control parameters for speed adjustment, tremor dampening, acceleration control and braking A5120 - Skin barrier, wipes or swabs, each Q4011 - Cast supplies, short arm cast, pediatric (0-10 years), plaster. ~ The Table of Drugs with drugs listed alphabeticaly is next. ~ HCPCS modifiers listed with their full description is located between the Table of Drugs and the Tabula index.
A5120
Skin barrier, wipes or swabs, each
HCPCS
HCPCS Code ExamplesK0011 - Standard-weight frame motorized power wheelchair with programmable control parameters for speed adjustment, tremor dampening, acceleration control and braking A5120 - Skin barrier, wipes or swabs, each Q4011 - Cast supplies, short arm cast, pediatric (0-10 years), plaster. ~ The Table of Drugs with drugs listed alphabeticaly is next. ~ HCPCS modifiers listed with their full description is located between the Table of Drugs and the Tabula index. ~ The Tabular index lists all codes with their full description, conventions, and notations and is located in the center of the book. ~ Appendix A which is for Internet Only Manuals makes up the remainder of the book.
K0011
Stnd wt pwr whlchr w control
HCPCS
HCPCS Code ExamplesK0011 - Standard-weight frame motorized power wheelchair with programmable control parameters for speed adjustment, tremor dampening, acceleration control and braking A5120 - Skin barrier, wipes or swabs, each Q4011 - Cast supplies, short arm cast, pediatric (0-10 years), plaster. ~ The Table of Drugs with drugs listed alphabeticaly is next. ~ HCPCS modifiers listed with their full description is located between the Table of Drugs and the Tabula index. ~ The Tabular index lists all codes with their full description, conventions, and notations and is located in the center of the book. ~ Appendix A which is for Internet Only Manuals makes up the remainder of the book.
Q4011
Cast sup sht arm ped plaster
HCPCS
HCPCS Code ExamplesK0011 - Standard-weight frame motorized power wheelchair with programmable control parameters for speed adjustment, tremor dampening, acceleration control and braking A5120 - Skin barrier, wipes or swabs, each Q4011 - Cast supplies, short arm cast, pediatric (0-10 years), plaster. ~ The Table of Drugs with drugs listed alphabeticaly is next. ~ HCPCS modifiers listed with their full description is located between the Table of Drugs and the Tabula index. ~ The Tabular index lists all codes with their full description, conventions, and notations and is located in the center of the book. ~ Appendix A which is for Internet Only Manuals makes up the remainder of the book.
93762
Peripheral Thermogram
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. POLICY 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
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. POLICY 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
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. POLICY 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.
V5363
Language screening
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. POLICY HISTORY7/1992: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) 12/30/1999: Policy Guidelines updated 9/21/2001:Policy rewritten to be reflective of Blue Cross Blue Shield Association policy # 7.01.05, Code Reference section updated, CPT code 92507, 92510 added 11/2001: Reviewed by MPAC; revisions approved 4/18/2002: Type of Service and Place of Service deleted 5/29/2002: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 69949 added, HCPCS L8619, V5269, V5273, V5299, V5336, V5362, V5363 added 3/6/2003: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 92601, 92602, 92603, 92604 added 7/15/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, bilateral cochlear implantation considered investigational, Description section aligned with BCBSA policy # 7.01.05, definition of investigational added Policy Guidelines, Sources updated 10/5/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 69949 deleted, CPT 92507 description revised, CPT 92508 added, ICD-9 procedure code 20.96, 20.97, 20.99, 95.49 added, ICD-9 diagnosis code range 389.10-389.18 listed separately, ICD-9 diagnosis 389.7 added, HCPCS L8619 note added, HCPCS V5269, V5273, V5299, V5336, V5362, V5363 deleted 3/22/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 92510 description revised, HCPCS L8615, L8616, L8617, L8618 with Note: "See POLICY GUIDELINES for information regarding replacement of the external component of the cochlear implant" and effective date of 1/1/2005 added. 11/15/2005: HCPCS codes K0731, K0732, L8620 added 03/10/2006: Coding updated. CPT4 / HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 03/13/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 09/13/2006: Coding updated.
V5336
Repair communication device
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. POLICY HISTORY7/1992: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) 12/30/1999: Policy Guidelines updated 9/21/2001:Policy rewritten to be reflective of Blue Cross Blue Shield Association policy # 7.01.05, Code Reference section updated, CPT code 92507, 92510 added 11/2001: Reviewed by MPAC; revisions approved 4/18/2002: Type of Service and Place of Service deleted 5/29/2002: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 69949 added, HCPCS L8619, V5269, V5273, V5299, V5336, V5362, V5363 added 3/6/2003: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 92601, 92602, 92603, 92604 added 7/15/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, bilateral cochlear implantation considered investigational, Description section aligned with BCBSA policy # 7.01.05, definition of investigational added Policy Guidelines, Sources updated 10/5/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 69949 deleted, CPT 92507 description revised, CPT 92508 added, ICD-9 procedure code 20.96, 20.97, 20.99, 95.49 added, ICD-9 diagnosis code range 389.10-389.18 listed separately, ICD-9 diagnosis 389.7 added, HCPCS L8619 note added, HCPCS V5269, V5273, V5299, V5336, V5362, V5363 deleted 3/22/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 92510 description revised, HCPCS L8615, L8616, L8617, L8618 with Note: "See POLICY GUIDELINES for information regarding replacement of the external component of the cochlear implant" and effective date of 1/1/2005 added. 11/15/2005: HCPCS codes K0731, K0732, L8620 added 03/10/2006: Coding updated. CPT4 / HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 03/13/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 09/13/2006: Coding updated.
92507
Treatment of speech, language, voice, communication, and/or hearing processing disorder
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. POLICY HISTORY7/1992: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) 12/30/1999: Policy Guidelines updated 9/21/2001:Policy rewritten to be reflective of Blue Cross Blue Shield Association policy # 7.01.05, Code Reference section updated, CPT code 92507, 92510 added 11/2001: Reviewed by MPAC; revisions approved 4/18/2002: Type of Service and Place of Service deleted 5/29/2002: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 69949 added, HCPCS L8619, V5269, V5273, V5299, V5336, V5362, V5363 added 3/6/2003: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 92601, 92602, 92603, 92604 added 7/15/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, bilateral cochlear implantation considered investigational, Description section aligned with BCBSA policy # 7.01.05, definition of investigational added Policy Guidelines, Sources updated 10/5/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 69949 deleted, CPT 92507 description revised, CPT 92508 added, ICD-9 procedure code 20.96, 20.97, 20.99, 95.49 added, ICD-9 diagnosis code range 389.10-389.18 listed separately, ICD-9 diagnosis 389.7 added, HCPCS L8619 note added, HCPCS V5269, V5273, V5299, V5336, V5362, V5363 deleted 3/22/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 92510 description revised, HCPCS L8615, L8616, L8617, L8618 with Note: "See POLICY GUIDELINES for information regarding replacement of the external component of the cochlear implant" and effective date of 1/1/2005 added. 11/15/2005: HCPCS codes K0731, K0732, L8620 added 03/10/2006: Coding updated. CPT4 / HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 03/13/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 09/13/2006: Coding updated.
V5273
Ald for cochlear implant
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. POLICY HISTORY7/1992: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) 12/30/1999: Policy Guidelines updated 9/21/2001:Policy rewritten to be reflective of Blue Cross Blue Shield Association policy # 7.01.05, Code Reference section updated, CPT code 92507, 92510 added 11/2001: Reviewed by MPAC; revisions approved 4/18/2002: Type of Service and Place of Service deleted 5/29/2002: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 69949 added, HCPCS L8619, V5269, V5273, V5299, V5336, V5362, V5363 added 3/6/2003: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 92601, 92602, 92603, 92604 added 7/15/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, bilateral cochlear implantation considered investigational, Description section aligned with BCBSA policy # 7.01.05, definition of investigational added Policy Guidelines, Sources updated 10/5/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 69949 deleted, CPT 92507 description revised, CPT 92508 added, ICD-9 procedure code 20.96, 20.97, 20.99, 95.49 added, ICD-9 diagnosis code range 389.10-389.18 listed separately, ICD-9 diagnosis 389.7 added, HCPCS L8619 note added, HCPCS V5269, V5273, V5299, V5336, V5362, V5363 deleted 3/22/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 92510 description revised, HCPCS L8615, L8616, L8617, L8618 with Note: "See POLICY GUIDELINES for information regarding replacement of the external component of the cochlear implant" and effective date of 1/1/2005 added. 11/15/2005: HCPCS codes K0731, K0732, L8620 added 03/10/2006: Coding updated. CPT4 / HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 03/13/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 09/13/2006: Coding updated.
92508
Speech/hearing therapy
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. POLICY HISTORY7/1992: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) 12/30/1999: Policy Guidelines updated 9/21/2001:Policy rewritten to be reflective of Blue Cross Blue Shield Association policy # 7.01.05, Code Reference section updated, CPT code 92507, 92510 added 11/2001: Reviewed by MPAC; revisions approved 4/18/2002: Type of Service and Place of Service deleted 5/29/2002: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 69949 added, HCPCS L8619, V5269, V5273, V5299, V5336, V5362, V5363 added 3/6/2003: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 92601, 92602, 92603, 92604 added 7/15/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, bilateral cochlear implantation considered investigational, Description section aligned with BCBSA policy # 7.01.05, definition of investigational added Policy Guidelines, Sources updated 10/5/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 69949 deleted, CPT 92507 description revised, CPT 92508 added, ICD-9 procedure code 20.96, 20.97, 20.99, 95.49 added, ICD-9 diagnosis code range 389.10-389.18 listed separately, ICD-9 diagnosis 389.7 added, HCPCS L8619 note added, HCPCS V5269, V5273, V5299, V5336, V5362, V5363 deleted 3/22/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 92510 description revised, HCPCS L8615, L8616, L8617, L8618 with Note: "See POLICY GUIDELINES for information regarding replacement of the external component of the cochlear implant" and effective date of 1/1/2005 added. 11/15/2005: HCPCS codes K0731, K0732, L8620 added 03/10/2006: Coding updated. CPT4 / HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 03/13/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 09/13/2006: Coding updated.
V5269
Alerting device, any type
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. POLICY HISTORY7/1992: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) 12/30/1999: Policy Guidelines updated 9/21/2001:Policy rewritten to be reflective of Blue Cross Blue Shield Association policy # 7.01.05, Code Reference section updated, CPT code 92507, 92510 added 11/2001: Reviewed by MPAC; revisions approved 4/18/2002: Type of Service and Place of Service deleted 5/29/2002: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 69949 added, HCPCS L8619, V5269, V5273, V5299, V5336, V5362, V5363 added 3/6/2003: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 92601, 92602, 92603, 92604 added 7/15/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, bilateral cochlear implantation considered investigational, Description section aligned with BCBSA policy # 7.01.05, definition of investigational added Policy Guidelines, Sources updated 10/5/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 69949 deleted, CPT 92507 description revised, CPT 92508 added, ICD-9 procedure code 20.96, 20.97, 20.99, 95.49 added, ICD-9 diagnosis code range 389.10-389.18 listed separately, ICD-9 diagnosis 389.7 added, HCPCS L8619 note added, HCPCS V5269, V5273, V5299, V5336, V5362, V5363 deleted 3/22/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 92510 description revised, HCPCS L8615, L8616, L8617, L8618 with Note: "See POLICY GUIDELINES for information regarding replacement of the external component of the cochlear implant" and effective date of 1/1/2005 added. 11/15/2005: HCPCS codes K0731, K0732, L8620 added 03/10/2006: Coding updated. CPT4 / HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 03/13/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 09/13/2006: Coding updated.
92510
Rehab for ear implant
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. POLICY HISTORY7/1992: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) 12/30/1999: Policy Guidelines updated 9/21/2001:Policy rewritten to be reflective of Blue Cross Blue Shield Association policy # 7.01.05, Code Reference section updated, CPT code 92507, 92510 added 11/2001: Reviewed by MPAC; revisions approved 4/18/2002: Type of Service and Place of Service deleted 5/29/2002: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 69949 added, HCPCS L8619, V5269, V5273, V5299, V5336, V5362, V5363 added 3/6/2003: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 92601, 92602, 92603, 92604 added 7/15/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, bilateral cochlear implantation considered investigational, Description section aligned with BCBSA policy # 7.01.05, definition of investigational added Policy Guidelines, Sources updated 10/5/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 69949 deleted, CPT 92507 description revised, CPT 92508 added, ICD-9 procedure code 20.96, 20.97, 20.99, 95.49 added, ICD-9 diagnosis code range 389.10-389.18 listed separately, ICD-9 diagnosis 389.7 added, HCPCS L8619 note added, HCPCS V5269, V5273, V5299, V5336, V5362, V5363 deleted 3/22/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 92510 description revised, HCPCS L8615, L8616, L8617, L8618 with Note: "See POLICY GUIDELINES for information regarding replacement of the external component of the cochlear implant" and effective date of 1/1/2005 added. 11/15/2005: HCPCS codes K0731, K0732, L8620 added 03/10/2006: Coding updated. CPT4 / HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 03/13/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 09/13/2006: Coding updated.
L8615
Headset/headpiece for use with cochlear implant device, replacement
HCPCS
In order for equipment, devices, drugs or supplies [i.e, technologies], to be considered not investigative, the technology must have final approval from the appropriate governmental bodies, and scientific evidence must permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on health outcomes, and the technology must improve the net health outcome, and the technology must be as beneficial as any established alternative and the improvement must be attainable outside the testing/investigational setting. The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. POLICY HISTORY7/1992: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) 12/30/1999: Policy Guidelines updated 9/21/2001:Policy rewritten to be reflective of Blue Cross Blue Shield Association policy # 7.01.05, Code Reference section updated, CPT code 92507, 92510 added 11/2001: Reviewed by MPAC; revisions approved 4/18/2002: Type of Service and Place of Service deleted 5/29/2002: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 69949 added, HCPCS L8619, V5269, V5273, V5299, V5336, V5362, V5363 added 3/6/2003: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 92601, 92602, 92603, 92604 added 7/15/2004: Reviewed by MPAC, bilateral cochlear implantation considered investigational, Description section aligned with BCBSA policy # 7.01.05, definition of investigational added Policy Guidelines, Sources updated 10/5/2004: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 69949 deleted, CPT 92507 description revised, CPT 92508 added, ICD-9 procedure code 20.96, 20.97, 20.99, 95.49 added, ICD-9 diagnosis code range 389.10-389.18 listed separately, ICD-9 diagnosis 389.7 added, HCPCS L8619 note added, HCPCS V5269, V5273, V5299, V5336, V5362, V5363 deleted 3/22/2005: Code Reference section updated, CPT code 92510 description revised, HCPCS L8615, L8616, L8617, L8618 with Note: "See POLICY GUIDELINES for information regarding replacement of the external component of the cochlear implant" and effective date of 1/1/2005 added. 11/15/2005: HCPCS codes K0731, K0732, L8620 added 03/10/2006: Coding updated. CPT4 / HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 03/13/2006: Policy reviewed, no changes 09/13/2006: Coding updated.