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Medical Policy Update for July 12, 2022
Medical GuidelinesReason for Update
Ablative Techniques for the Myolysis of Uterine FibroidsAdded coverage for Acessa and Sonata. Policy Guidelines updates. References updated. Medical Director review 6/2022
Adaptive Behavioral Treatment for Autism Spectrum DisordersUpdate made to When Covered section to remove following criteria: “There is an established and current (within 5 years) DSM-5 diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder using one or more validated assessment tool (e.g., Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS), Autism Diagnostic Interview (ADI-R), Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS), Social Communication Questionnaire (SCQ), Social Reciprocity Scale (SRS), Gilliam Autism Rating Scale (GARS);” Specialty Matched Consultant Advisory Panel Review 6/2022. Medical Director Review 6/2022. References added.
Artificial Pancreas Device SystemsRelated policies added. References added. Specialty Matched Consultant Advisory Panel review 6/2022. Medical Director review 6/2022. No change to policy statement.
Cardiac (Heart) TransplantationMinor update to description section. Specialty Matched Consultant Advisory Panel review 6/2022. Medical Director review 6/2022.
Carotid Artery Angioplasty/Stenting (CAS)Specialty Matched Consultant Advisory Panel review 6/2022. Medical Director review 6/2022.
Congenital Heart Defect, Repair DevicesSpecialty Matched Consultant Advisory Panel review 6/2022. Medical Director review 6/2022.
Continuous Monitoring of Glucose in the Interstitial FluidReferences updated. Specialty Matched Consultant Advisory Panel review 6/2022. Medical Director review 6/2022. Added codes G0308 and G0309 to Billing/Coding section, effective 7/1/2022. Updated FDA approved device list to include Freestyle Libre 3. No change to policy statement.
Diagnosis of Vaginitis including Multi-target PCR Testing AHS – M2057Added the following statement to When Not Covered section “Reimbursement is not allowed for all other tests for vaginitis not addressed above.” to align with Avalon
Heart-Lung TransplantationMinor updates only. Specialty Matched Consultant Advisory Panel review 6/2022. Medical Director review 6/2022.
Implantable Cardioverter DefibrillatorSpecialty Matched Consultant Advisory Panel review 6/2022. Medical Director review 6/2022.
Insulin Therapy, Chronic Intermittent Intravenous (CIIIT)References added. Specialty Matched Consultant Advisory Panel review 6/2022. Medical Director review 6/2022. No changes to policy statement or intent.
Islet Cell TransplantationReferences added. Policy Guidelines updated. Specialty Matched Consultant Advisory Panel review 6/2022. Medical Director review 6/2022. No changes to policy statement or intent.
Neurostimulation, ElectricalUpdated CPT code under “Other Electrical Stimulation Devices” section for Percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (PENS) (Code 64999; HCPCS Code E1399) and added the following statement “Providers may submit claims for these services using the unlisted code 64999. Providers should not be using 64553-64565, or 64590 to bill this service as these codes are not appropriate.” No change to policy statement. Medical Director Review 6/2022.
Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Closure Device for Stroke PreventionDescription including regulatory status updated. Added “or Amplatzer Amulet” to both the Covered and Non-Covered sections. Added “, including the Lariat and Amplatzer Cardiac Plug devices,” to the second non-covered statement for clarity. No change to policy intent. Policy guidelines updated. Specialty Matched Consultant Advisory Panel review 6/2022. Medical Director review 6/2022.
Quantitative Electroencephalography as a Diagnostic Aid for Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity DisorderUpdated Description section. References added. Specialty Matched Consultant Advisory Panel review 6/2022. Medical Director review 6/2022. No change to policy statement.
Sensory Integration Therapy and Auditory Integration TherapyDescription updated. References added. Specialty Matched Consultant Advisory Panel review 6/202. Medical Director review 6/2022. No change to policy statement.
Surgical Management of Transcatheter Heart ValvesMinor updates to regulatory status and policy guidelines. Specialty Matched Consultant Advisory Panel review 6/2022. Medical Director review 6/2022.
Surgical Ventricular RestorationSpecialty Matched Consultant Advisory Panel review 6/2022. Medical Director review 6/2022.
TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator)Removed code 64550. Added codes 97014 and 97032. No changes to policy statement or intent
Transcatheter Closure of Ventricular Septal DefectsSpecialty Matched Consultant Advisory Panel review 6/2022. Medical Director review 6/2022.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation as a Treatment of Depression and Other Psychiatric/Neurologic DisordersRelated policies added. References added. Specialty Matched Consultant Advisory Panel review 6/2022. Medical Director review 6/2022. No change to policy statement.
Treatment For Opioid Use Disorder in Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs)References added. Specialty Matched Consultant Advisory Panel review 6/2022. Medical Director review 6/2022. No change to policy statement.