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96446
PR CHEMOTX ADMN PERTL CAVITY IMPLANTED PORT/CATH
HCPCS
04/29/2013: Deleted ICD-9 procedure codes 41.02, 41.03, 41.05, and 41.08 from the Code Reference section. 08/25/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes. Revise the descriptions for CPT codes 38240 and 38242; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, G0265, G0266, and G0267; removed deleted code CPT 96445 and r...
G0267
Bone marrow or psc harvest
CPT
08/25/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes. Revise the descriptions for CPT codes 38240 and 38242; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, G0265, G0266, and G0267; removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. SOURCE(S)Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Policy # 8.01.31 CODE REFERENCETh...
G0363
IRRIG IMPLANTED VENOUS ACESS DEVICE DRUG DEL SYS
HCPCS
08/25/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes. Revise the descriptions for CPT codes 38240 and 38242; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, G0265, G0266, and G0267; removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. SOURCE(S)Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Policy # 8.01.31 CODE REFERENCETh...
38240
Transplt allo hct/donor
HCPCS
08/25/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes. Revise the descriptions for CPT codes 38240 and 38242; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, G0265, G0266, and G0267; removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. SOURCE(S)Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Policy # 8.01.31 CODE REFERENCETh...
G0265
Cryopresevation Freeze+stora
CPT
08/25/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes. Revise the descriptions for CPT codes 38240 and 38242; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, G0265, G0266, and G0267; removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. SOURCE(S)Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Policy # 8.01.31 CODE REFERENCETh...
G0266
Thawing + expansion froz cel
CPT
08/25/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes. Revise the descriptions for CPT codes 38240 and 38242; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, G0265, G0266, and G0267; removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. SOURCE(S)Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Policy # 8.01.31 CODE REFERENCETh...
38242
Transplt allo lymphocytes
HCPCS
08/25/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes. Revise the descriptions for CPT codes 38240 and 38242; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, G0265, G0266, and G0267; removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. SOURCE(S)Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Policy # 8.01.31 CODE REFERENCETh...
96445
Chemotherapy, intracavitary
HCPCS
08/25/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes. Revise the descriptions for CPT codes 38240 and 38242; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, G0265, G0266, and G0267; removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. SOURCE(S)Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Policy # 8.01.31 CODE REFERENCETh...
96446
PR CHEMOTX ADMN PERTL CAVITY IMPLANTED PORT/CATH
HCPCS
08/25/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes. Revise the descriptions for CPT codes 38240 and 38242; removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, G0265, G0266, and G0267; removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. SOURCE(S)Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Policy # 8.01.31 CODE REFERENCETh...
E0218
Fluid circ cold pad w pump
HCPCS
Combination active cooling and compression (cryopneumatic) devices are considered investigational. 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 Ref...
E0236
Pump for water circulating pad
HCPCS
Combination active cooling and compression (cryopneumatic) devices are considered investigational. 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 Ref...
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 ...
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 ...
1999
ANESTHESIOLOGY GROUP
CPT
Investigative service is defined as the use of any treatment procedure, facility, equipment, drug, device, or supply not yet recognized by certifying boards and/or approving or licensing agencies or published peer review criteria as standard, effective medical practice for the treatment of the condition being treated a...
G0007
PT DEMAND RECORD/30 DA; MD REVIEW &
HCPCS
Investigative service is defined as the use of any treatment procedure, facility, equipment, drug, device, or supply not yet recognized by certifying boards and/or approving or licensing agencies or published peer review criteria as standard, effective medical practice for the treatment of the condition being treated a...
93270
PR XTRNL PT ACTIVATED ECG RECORD MONITOR 30 DAYS
HCPCS
Investigative service is defined as the use of any treatment procedure, facility, equipment, drug, device, or supply not yet recognized by certifying boards and/or approving or licensing agencies or published peer review criteria as standard, effective medical practice for the treatment of the condition being treated a...
33999
Unlisted px cardiac surgery
HCPCS
Investigative service is defined as the use of any treatment procedure, facility, equipment, drug, device, or supply not yet recognized by certifying boards and/or approving or licensing agencies or published peer review criteria as standard, effective medical practice for the treatment of the condition being treated a...
93014
Report on transmitted ecg
HCPCS
Investigative service is defined as the use of any treatment procedure, facility, equipment, drug, device, or supply not yet recognized by certifying boards and/or approving or licensing agencies or published peer review criteria as standard, effective medical practice for the treatment of the condition being treated a...
G0004
PT DEMAND RECORD/30 DA; INCL TRANSM
HCPCS
Investigative service is defined as the use of any treatment procedure, facility, equipment, drug, device, or supply not yet recognized by certifying boards and/or approving or licensing agencies or published peer review criteria as standard, effective medical practice for the treatment of the condition being treated a...
93012
Transmission of ecg
HCPCS
Investigative service is defined as the use of any treatment procedure, facility, equipment, drug, device, or supply not yet recognized by certifying boards and/or approving or licensing agencies or published peer review criteria as standard, effective medical practice for the treatment of the condition being treated a...
93271
PR XTRNL PT ACTIVATED ECG REC DWNLD 30 DAYS
HCPCS
Investigative service is defined as the use of any treatment procedure, facility, equipment, drug, device, or supply not yet recognized by certifying boards and/or approving or licensing agencies or published peer review criteria as standard, effective medical practice for the treatment of the condition being treated a...
93272
PR XTRNL PT ACTIVTD ECG DWNLD W/R&I </30 DAYS
HCPCS
Investigative service is defined as the use of any treatment procedure, facility, equipment, drug, device, or supply not yet recognized by certifying boards and/or approving or licensing agencies or published peer review criteria as standard, effective medical practice for the treatment of the condition being treated a...
G0015
Post Symptom Ecg Tracing
HCPCS
Investigative service is defined as the use of any treatment procedure, facility, equipment, drug, device, or supply not yet recognized by certifying boards and/or approving or licensing agencies or published peer review criteria as standard, effective medical practice for the treatment of the condition being treated a...
1999
ANESTHESIOLOGY GROUP
CPT
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 2/1999: Implantable Continuous "Memory Loop" Devices policy approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC), CPT 33999 added 5/1999: MPAC expanded and renamed policy to include a...
G0007
PT DEMAND RECORD/30 DA; MD REVIEW &
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 2/1999: Implantable Continuous "Memory Loop" Devices policy approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC), CPT 33999 added 5/1999: MPAC expanded and renamed policy to include a...
93270
PR XTRNL PT ACTIVATED ECG RECORD MONITOR 30 DAYS
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 2/1999: Implantable Continuous "Memory Loop" Devices policy approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC), CPT 33999 added 5/1999: MPAC expanded and renamed policy to include a...
33999
Unlisted px cardiac surgery
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 2/1999: Implantable Continuous "Memory Loop" Devices policy approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC), CPT 33999 added 5/1999: MPAC expanded and renamed policy to include a...
93014
Report on transmitted ecg
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 2/1999: Implantable Continuous "Memory Loop" Devices policy approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC), CPT 33999 added 5/1999: MPAC expanded and renamed policy to include a...
G0004
PT DEMAND RECORD/30 DA; INCL TRANSM
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 2/1999: Implantable Continuous "Memory Loop" Devices policy approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC), CPT 33999 added 5/1999: MPAC expanded and renamed policy to include a...
93012
Transmission of ecg
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 2/1999: Implantable Continuous "Memory Loop" Devices policy approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC), CPT 33999 added 5/1999: MPAC expanded and renamed policy to include a...
93271
PR XTRNL PT ACTIVATED ECG REC DWNLD 30 DAYS
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 2/1999: Implantable Continuous "Memory Loop" Devices policy approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC), CPT 33999 added 5/1999: MPAC expanded and renamed policy to include a...
93272
PR XTRNL PT ACTIVTD ECG DWNLD W/R&I </30 DAYS
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 2/1999: Implantable Continuous "Memory Loop" Devices policy approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC), CPT 33999 added 5/1999: MPAC expanded and renamed policy to include a...
G0015
Post Symptom Ecg Tracing
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. 2/1999: Implantable Continuous "Memory Loop" Devices policy approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC), CPT 33999 added 5/1999: MPAC expanded and renamed policy to include a...
1999
ANESTHESIOLOGY GROUP
CPT
2/1999: Implantable Continuous "Memory Loop" Devices policy approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC), CPT 33999 added 5/1999: MPAC expanded and renamed policy to include all Ambulatory Event Monitors 1/23/2002: Prior authorization deleted 2/15/2002: Investigational definition added 4/18/2002: Type of Servic...
G0007
PT DEMAND RECORD/30 DA; MD REVIEW &
HCPCS
2/1999: Implantable Continuous "Memory Loop" Devices policy approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC), CPT 33999 added 5/1999: MPAC expanded and renamed policy to include all Ambulatory Event Monitors 1/23/2002: Prior authorization deleted 2/15/2002: Investigational definition added 4/18/2002: Type of Servic...
93228
TELEMETRY MONITOR UP TO 30 DAYS
HCPCS
2/1999: Implantable Continuous "Memory Loop" Devices policy approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC), CPT 33999 added 5/1999: MPAC expanded and renamed policy to include all Ambulatory Event Monitors 1/23/2002: Prior authorization deleted 2/15/2002: Investigational definition added 4/18/2002: Type of Servic...
93270
PR XTRNL PT ACTIVATED ECG RECORD MONITOR 30 DAYS
HCPCS
2/1999: Implantable Continuous "Memory Loop" Devices policy approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC), CPT 33999 added 5/1999: MPAC expanded and renamed policy to include all Ambulatory Event Monitors 1/23/2002: Prior authorization deleted 2/15/2002: Investigational definition added 4/18/2002: Type of Servic...
33999
Unlisted px cardiac surgery
HCPCS
2/1999: Implantable Continuous "Memory Loop" Devices policy approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC), CPT 33999 added 5/1999: MPAC expanded and renamed policy to include all Ambulatory Event Monitors 1/23/2002: Prior authorization deleted 2/15/2002: Investigational definition added 4/18/2002: Type of Servic...
93014
Report on transmitted ecg
HCPCS
2/1999: Implantable Continuous "Memory Loop" Devices policy approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC), CPT 33999 added 5/1999: MPAC expanded and renamed policy to include all Ambulatory Event Monitors 1/23/2002: Prior authorization deleted 2/15/2002: Investigational definition added 4/18/2002: Type of Servic...
G0004
PT DEMAND RECORD/30 DA; INCL TRANSM
HCPCS
2/1999: Implantable Continuous "Memory Loop" Devices policy approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC), CPT 33999 added 5/1999: MPAC expanded and renamed policy to include all Ambulatory Event Monitors 1/23/2002: Prior authorization deleted 2/15/2002: Investigational definition added 4/18/2002: Type of Servic...
93012
Transmission of ecg
HCPCS
2/1999: Implantable Continuous "Memory Loop" Devices policy approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC), CPT 33999 added 5/1999: MPAC expanded and renamed policy to include all Ambulatory Event Monitors 1/23/2002: Prior authorization deleted 2/15/2002: Investigational definition added 4/18/2002: Type of Servic...
93271
PR XTRNL PT ACTIVATED ECG REC DWNLD 30 DAYS
HCPCS
2/1999: Implantable Continuous "Memory Loop" Devices policy approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC), CPT 33999 added 5/1999: MPAC expanded and renamed policy to include all Ambulatory Event Monitors 1/23/2002: Prior authorization deleted 2/15/2002: Investigational definition added 4/18/2002: Type of Servic...
93272
PR XTRNL PT ACTIVTD ECG DWNLD W/R&I </30 DAYS
HCPCS
2/1999: Implantable Continuous "Memory Loop" Devices policy approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC), CPT 33999 added 5/1999: MPAC expanded and renamed policy to include all Ambulatory Event Monitors 1/23/2002: Prior authorization deleted 2/15/2002: Investigational definition added 4/18/2002: Type of Servic...
G0015
Post Symptom Ecg Tracing
HCPCS
2/1999: Implantable Continuous "Memory Loop" Devices policy approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC), CPT 33999 added 5/1999: MPAC expanded and renamed policy to include all Ambulatory Event Monitors 1/23/2002: Prior authorization deleted 2/15/2002: Investigational definition added 4/18/2002: Type of Servic...
93229
Remote 30 day ecg tech supp
HCPCS
2/1999: Implantable Continuous "Memory Loop" Devices policy approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC), CPT 33999 added 5/1999: MPAC expanded and renamed policy to include all Ambulatory Event Monitors 1/23/2002: Prior authorization deleted 2/15/2002: Investigational definition added 4/18/2002: Type of Servic...
93229
Remote 30 day ecg tech supp
HCPCS
HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 09/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 1/3/2007: Policy reviewed, policy section clarified 5/11/2007: Policy reviewed. Policy section updated; no change to policy statements 12/24/2008: Coding reference section updated per the 2009 CPT/HCPCS revisions 5/14/2...
93228
TELEMETRY MONITOR UP TO 30 DAYS
HCPCS
HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy 09/12/2006: Coding updated. ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 1/3/2007: Policy reviewed, policy section clarified 5/11/2007: Policy reviewed. Policy section updated; no change to policy statements 12/24/2008: Coding reference section updated per the 2009 CPT/HCPCS revisions 5/14/2...
93229
Remote 30 day ecg tech supp
HCPCS
ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 1/3/2007: Policy reviewed, policy section clarified 5/11/2007: Policy reviewed. Policy section updated; no change to policy statements 12/24/2008: Coding reference section updated per the 2009 CPT/HCPCS revisions 5/14/2009: Outpatient cardiac telemetry (MCOT) changed from "investigat...
93228
TELEMETRY MONITOR UP TO 30 DAYS
HCPCS
ICD9 2006 revisions added to policy 1/3/2007: Policy reviewed, policy section clarified 5/11/2007: Policy reviewed. Policy section updated; no change to policy statements 12/24/2008: Coding reference section updated per the 2009 CPT/HCPCS revisions 5/14/2009: Outpatient cardiac telemetry (MCOT) changed from "investigat...
93229
Remote 30 day ecg tech supp
HCPCS
Policy section updated; no change to policy statements 12/24/2008: Coding reference section updated per the 2009 CPT/HCPCS revisions 5/14/2009: Outpatient cardiac telemetry (MCOT) changed from "investigational" to "not medically necessary" 04/12/2010: Description section revised with other outpatient cardiac telemetry ...
93228
TELEMETRY MONITOR UP TO 30 DAYS
HCPCS
Policy section updated; no change to policy statements 12/24/2008: Coding reference section updated per the 2009 CPT/HCPCS revisions 5/14/2009: Outpatient cardiac telemetry (MCOT) changed from "investigational" to "not medically necessary" 04/12/2010: Description section revised with other outpatient cardiac telemetry ...
93229
Remote 30 day ecg tech supp
HCPCS
Coding Section revised to add CPT Codes 93228 and 93229 and ICD-9 Diagnosis codes 427.0, 427.1, 427.2, 427.31, 427.32, 427.41, 427.42, 427.61, 427.69 and 427.81 to the Covered Codes Table. Also identified HCPCS Codes S0345, S0346 & S0347 were deleted as of 12/31/2009. 10/21/2010: Policy reviewed; no changes. 03/10/2011...
93228
TELEMETRY MONITOR UP TO 30 DAYS
HCPCS
Coding Section revised to add CPT Codes 93228 and 93229 and ICD-9 Diagnosis codes 427.0, 427.1, 427.2, 427.31, 427.32, 427.41, 427.42, 427.61, 427.69 and 427.81 to the Covered Codes Table. Also identified HCPCS Codes S0345, S0346 & S0347 were deleted as of 12/31/2009. 10/21/2010: Policy reviewed; no changes. 03/10/2011...
J9000
INJECTION, DOXORUBICIN HYDROCHLORIDE, 10 MG
HCPCS
Investigative service is defined as the use of any treatment procedure, facility, equipment, drug, device, or supply not yet recognized by certifying boards and/or approving or licensing agencies or published peer review criteria as standard, effective medical practice for the treatment of the condition being treated a...
38240
Transplt allo hct/donor
HCPCS
Investigative service is defined as the use of any treatment procedure, facility, equipment, drug, device, or supply not yet recognized by certifying boards and/or approving or licensing agencies or published peer review criteria as standard, effective medical practice for the treatment of the condition being treated a...
G0364
HC BONE MARROW ASPIRATE & BIOPSY
HCPCS
Investigative service is defined as the use of any treatment procedure, facility, equipment, drug, device, or supply not yet recognized by certifying boards and/or approving or licensing agencies or published peer review criteria as standard, effective medical practice for the treatment of the condition being treated a...
38205
PR BLD-DRV HEMATOP PROGEN CELL HRVG TRNSPLJ ALGNC
HCPCS
Investigative service is defined as the use of any treatment procedure, facility, equipment, drug, device, or supply not yet recognized by certifying boards and/or approving or licensing agencies or published peer review criteria as standard, effective medical practice for the treatment of the condition being treated a...
J9999
Not otherwise classified, antineoplastic drugs
HCPCS
Investigative service is defined as the use of any treatment procedure, facility, equipment, drug, device, or supply not yet recognized by certifying boards and/or approving or licensing agencies or published peer review criteria as standard, effective medical practice for the treatment of the condition being treated a...
38242
Transplt allo lymphocytes
HCPCS
Investigative service is defined as the use of any treatment procedure, facility, equipment, drug, device, or supply not yet recognized by certifying boards and/or approving or licensing agencies or published peer review criteria as standard, effective medical practice for the treatment of the condition being treated a...
86812
Immunologic analysis for autoimmune disease, A, B, or C, single antigen
HCPCS
Investigative service is defined as the use of any treatment procedure, facility, equipment, drug, device, or supply not yet recognized by certifying boards and/or approving or licensing agencies or published peer review criteria as standard, effective medical practice for the treatment of the condition being treated a...
86822
Lymphocyte culture primed
HCPCS
Investigative service is defined as the use of any treatment procedure, facility, equipment, drug, device, or supply not yet recognized by certifying boards and/or approving or licensing agencies or published peer review criteria as standard, effective medical practice for the treatment of the condition being treated a...
38204
PR MGMT RCP HEMATOP PROGENITOR CELL DONOR &ACQUISJ
HCPCS
Investigative service is defined as the use of any treatment procedure, facility, equipment, drug, device, or supply not yet recognized by certifying boards and/or approving or licensing agencies or published peer review criteria as standard, effective medical practice for the treatment of the condition being treated a...
G0355
CHEMO ADMN SUBQ/IM NONHORMONAL ANTINEOPLASTIC
HCPCS
Investigative service is defined as the use of any treatment procedure, facility, equipment, drug, device, or supply not yet recognized by certifying boards and/or approving or licensing agencies or published peer review criteria as standard, effective medical practice for the treatment of the condition being treated a...
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. POLICY HISTORY3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA...
38240
Transplt allo hct/donor
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. POLICY HISTORY3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA...
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. POLICY HISTORY3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA...
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. POLICY HISTORY3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA...
J9999
Not otherwise classified, antineoplastic drugs
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. POLICY HISTORY3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA...
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. POLICY HISTORY3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA...
86812
Immunologic analysis for autoimmune disease, A, B, or C, single antigen
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. POLICY HISTORY3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA...
86822
Lymphocyte culture primed
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. POLICY HISTORY3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA...
38204
PR MGMT RCP HEMATOP PROGENITOR CELL DONOR &ACQUISJ
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. POLICY HISTORY3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA...
G0355
CHEMO ADMN SUBQ/IM NONHORMONAL ANTINEOPLASTIC
HCPCS
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language. POLICY HISTORY3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA...
J9000
INJECTION, DOXORUBICIN HYDROCHLORIDE, 10 MG
HCPCS
POLICY HISTORY3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.25 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) 6/25/2004: Code Reference section completed 11/18/2004: Review...
38240
Transplt allo hct/donor
HCPCS
POLICY HISTORY3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.25 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) 6/25/2004: Code Reference section completed 11/18/2004: Review...
G0364
HC BONE MARROW ASPIRATE & BIOPSY
HCPCS
POLICY HISTORY3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.25 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) 6/25/2004: Code Reference section completed 11/18/2004: Review...
38205
PR BLD-DRV HEMATOP PROGEN CELL HRVG TRNSPLJ ALGNC
HCPCS
POLICY HISTORY3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.25 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) 6/25/2004: Code Reference section completed 11/18/2004: Review...
J9999
Not otherwise classified, antineoplastic drugs
HCPCS
POLICY HISTORY3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.25 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) 6/25/2004: Code Reference section completed 11/18/2004: Review...
38242
Transplt allo lymphocytes
HCPCS
POLICY HISTORY3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.25 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) 6/25/2004: Code Reference section completed 11/18/2004: Review...
86812
Immunologic analysis for autoimmune disease, A, B, or C, single antigen
HCPCS
POLICY HISTORY3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.25 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) 6/25/2004: Code Reference section completed 11/18/2004: Review...
86822
Lymphocyte culture primed
HCPCS
POLICY HISTORY3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.25 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) 6/25/2004: Code Reference section completed 11/18/2004: Review...
38204
PR MGMT RCP HEMATOP PROGENITOR CELL DONOR &ACQUISJ
HCPCS
POLICY HISTORY3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.25 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) 6/25/2004: Code Reference section completed 11/18/2004: Review...
G0355
CHEMO ADMN SUBQ/IM NONHORMONAL ANTINEOPLASTIC
HCPCS
POLICY HISTORY3/25/2004: See policy "High-Dose Chemotherapy with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support for Malignancies" prior to 3/25/2004, separate policy developed and aligned with BCBSA policy # 8.01.25 per approval by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) 6/25/2004: Code Reference section completed 11/18/2004: Review...
G0363
IRRIG IMPLANTED VENOUS ACESS DEVICE DRUG DEL SYS
HCPCS
Policy statement revised to change "stem-cell support" to "hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation" and state that autologous or allogeneic hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation is considered investigational. Policy intent unchanged. 08/21/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes, removed deleted HCPC...
96445
Chemotherapy, intracavitary
HCPCS
Policy statement revised to change "stem-cell support" to "hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation" and state that autologous or allogeneic hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation is considered investigational. Policy intent unchanged. 08/21/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes, removed deleted HCPC...
96446
PR CHEMOTX ADMN PERTL CAVITY IMPLANTED PORT/CATH
HCPCS
Policy statement revised to change "stem-cell support" to "hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation" and state that autologous or allogeneic hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation is considered investigational. Policy intent unchanged. 08/21/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes, removed deleted HCPC...
G0363
IRRIG IMPLANTED VENOUS ACESS DEVICE DRUG DEL SYS
HCPCS
Policy intent unchanged. 08/21/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes, removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, and removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. SOURCE(S)Blue Cross Blue Shield Association policy # 8.01.25 CODE REFERENCEThis may not be a comprehensive list of procedure cod...
96445
Chemotherapy, intracavitary
HCPCS
Policy intent unchanged. 08/21/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes, removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, and removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. SOURCE(S)Blue Cross Blue Shield Association policy # 8.01.25 CODE REFERENCEThis may not be a comprehensive list of procedure cod...
96446
PR CHEMOTX ADMN PERTL CAVITY IMPLANTED PORT/CATH
HCPCS
Policy intent unchanged. 08/21/2015: Code Reference section updated to add ICD-10 codes, removed deleted HCPCS code G0363, and removed deleted code CPT 96445 and replaced with CPT code 96446. SOURCE(S)Blue Cross Blue Shield Association policy # 8.01.25 CODE REFERENCEThis may not be a comprehensive list of procedure cod...
G6015
Radiation tx delivery imrt
HCPCS
Policy description and statement updated to change "radiation therapy" to "radiotherapy" throughout policy. Added policy statement: IMRT is not medically necessary for the treatment of breast or lung cancer for all indications not meeting the criteria above. 12/31/2014: Added the following new 2015 CPT codes to the Cod...
77386
HC IMRT COMPLEX
HCPCS
Policy description and statement updated to change "radiation therapy" to "radiotherapy" throughout policy. Added policy statement: IMRT is not medically necessary for the treatment of breast or lung cancer for all indications not meeting the criteria above. 12/31/2014: Added the following new 2015 CPT codes to the Cod...
77385
HC IMRT SIMPLE
HCPCS
Policy description and statement updated to change "radiation therapy" to "radiotherapy" throughout policy. Added policy statement: IMRT is not medically necessary for the treatment of breast or lung cancer for all indications not meeting the criteria above. 12/31/2014: Added the following new 2015 CPT codes to the Cod...
G6016
PR DELIVERY COMP IMRT
HCPCS
Policy description and statement updated to change "radiation therapy" to "radiotherapy" throughout policy. Added policy statement: IMRT is not medically necessary for the treatment of breast or lung cancer for all indications not meeting the criteria above. 12/31/2014: Added the following new 2015 CPT codes to the Cod...
G6015
Radiation tx delivery imrt
HCPCS
Added policy statement: IMRT is not medically necessary for the treatment of breast or lung cancer for all indications not meeting the criteria above. 12/31/2014: Added the following new 2015 CPT codes to the Code Reference section: 77385 and 77386. Added the following new 2015 HCPCS codes to the Code Reference section...
77386
HC IMRT COMPLEX
HCPCS
Added policy statement: IMRT is not medically necessary for the treatment of breast or lung cancer for all indications not meeting the criteria above. 12/31/2014: Added the following new 2015 CPT codes to the Code Reference section: 77385 and 77386. Added the following new 2015 HCPCS codes to the Code Reference section...
77385
HC IMRT SIMPLE
HCPCS
Added policy statement: IMRT is not medically necessary for the treatment of breast or lung cancer for all indications not meeting the criteria above. 12/31/2014: Added the following new 2015 CPT codes to the Code Reference section: 77385 and 77386. Added the following new 2015 HCPCS codes to the Code Reference section...
G6016
PR DELIVERY COMP IMRT
HCPCS
Added policy statement: IMRT is not medically necessary for the treatment of breast or lung cancer for all indications not meeting the criteria above. 12/31/2014: Added the following new 2015 CPT codes to the Code Reference section: 77385 and 77386. Added the following new 2015 HCPCS codes to the Code Reference section...
G6015
Radiation tx delivery imrt
HCPCS
12/31/2014: Added the following new 2015 CPT codes to the Code Reference section: 77385 and 77386. Added the following new 2015 HCPCS codes to the Code Reference section: G6015 and G6016. 08/28/2015: Medical policy revised to add ICD-10 codes. SOURCE(S)Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Policy # 8.01.46 CODE REFERENCET...
77386
HC IMRT COMPLEX
HCPCS
12/31/2014: Added the following new 2015 CPT codes to the Code Reference section: 77385 and 77386. Added the following new 2015 HCPCS codes to the Code Reference section: G6015 and G6016. 08/28/2015: Medical policy revised to add ICD-10 codes. SOURCE(S)Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Policy # 8.01.46 CODE REFERENCET...
77385
HC IMRT SIMPLE
HCPCS
12/31/2014: Added the following new 2015 CPT codes to the Code Reference section: 77385 and 77386. Added the following new 2015 HCPCS codes to the Code Reference section: G6015 and G6016. 08/28/2015: Medical policy revised to add ICD-10 codes. SOURCE(S)Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Policy # 8.01.46 CODE REFERENCET...