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Medical Policy Update for August 1, 2023 August 01, 2023

Medical Guidelines

Reason for Update

Autonomic Nervous System Testing

New policy developed. Autonomic nervous system (ANS) testing may be considered medically necessary when criteria are met. ANS testing using portable, automated devices is considered investigational.  Medical Director review. Notification given 5/30/2023 for effective date 8/1/2023

Electrical Bone Growth Stimulation

Reference added. Minimal edits to Policy Guidelines to include updated definition of nonunion. Specialty Match Consultant Advisory Panel review 6/2023.

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Treatment for Musculoskeletal Conditions and Wound Healing

Minimal formatting changes to the Description section.  Update definition of nonunion in the Policy Guidelines. Specialty Matched Consultant Advisory Panel review 6/2023. Medical Director Review 6/2023. References updated.

Meniscal Allografts and Other Meniscal Implants

References updated.  Specialty Matched Consultant Advisory Panel review 6/2023.  Medical Director review 6/2023.

Myoelectric Prosthetic Components for the Upper Limb

Added Status Code “I” to Reference added. Description section updated. Minor edits to policy guidelines. Specialty Matched Consultant Advisory Panel review 6/2023. Medical Director review 6/2023.

Surgery for Femoroacetabular ImpingementReference added.  Minimal edits to description section. Minimal edits to Policy Guidelines. Specialty Matched Consultant Advisory Panel review 6/2023. Medical Director review 6/2023.
Vertebral Axial Decompression (VAD-X)Reference added. Minor edits to Description section. Specialty Match Consultant Advisory Panel review 6/2023. Medical Director review 6/2023.