CommercialJuly 1, 2021
Medical Policy and Clinical Guideline Updates - July 2021*
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Below are the new medical policies that have been approved.
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Information |
Effective date |
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GENE.00057 Gene Expression Profiling for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis |
• The use of gene expression profiling to assist in the diagnosis or management of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is considered investigational and not medically necessary (INV&NMN) in all situations |
10/1/2021 |
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LAB.00041 Machine Learning Derived Probability Score for Rapid Kidney Function Decline |
• Use of a machine learning derived probability score (e.g., KidneyIntelX) to predict rapid kidney function decline in chronic kidney disease is considered INV&NMN for all indications |
10/1/2021 |
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MED.00137 Eye Movement Analysis Using Non-spatial Calibration for the Diagnosis of Concussion |
• Eye movement analysis using non-spatial calibration is considered INV&NMN for the diagnosis of concussion |
10/1/2021 |
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CG-MED-89 Home Parenteral Nutrition |
• Outlines the MN and NMN criteria for initial and continuing use of home parenteral nutrition -Existing codes B4164, B4168, B4172, B4176, B4178, B4180, B4185, B4187, B4189, B4193, B4197, B4199, B4216, B4220, B4222, B4224, B5000, B5100, B5200, B9004, B9006, B9999, S9364, S9365, S9366, S9367, S9368 for parenteral nutrition will be reviewed for MN criteria |
11/1/2021 |
The current clinical guidelines and/or medical policies listed below were reviewed and updates were approved.
Note: *Prior authorization required
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Change |
Effective date |
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*CG-SURG-27 Gender Affirming Surgery
Previously titled: Gender Reassignment Surgery
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• Revised title • Replaced the word 'reassignment' with the word 'affirming' in title and throughout document • Alphabetized procedures in MN statements • Revised gender dysphoria criteria in all MN statements • Added “or intolerance” to hormone therapy related criteria • Clarified hair removal MN statement • Moved bilateral mastectomy and nipple reconstruction from MN to REC section • Added breast augmentation and breast reduction to REC section and reframed procedures as "gender affirming chest procedures" • Moved gender affirming facial surgical procedures from cosmetic and not medically necessary (COS&NMN) to REC section • Moved voice modification surgery from COS&NMN to reconstructive (REC) section • Removed voice therapy from scope of document • Clarified the NMN and the COS&NMN statements to reflect changes listed above • Revised the Further Considerations statement to include all gender affirming chest procedures |
5/20/2021 |
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MED.00004 Technologies for the Evaluation of Skin Lesions (including Dermatoscopy, Epiluminescence Microscopy, Videomicroscopy, Ultrasonography) |
• Added electrical impedance spectroscopy for the evaluation of skin lesions as INV&NMN |
10/1/2021 |
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*OR-PR.00003 Microprocessor Controlled Lower Limb Prosthesis |
• Revised medical necessity (MN) criteria for microprocessor controlled lower limb prosthesis • Added microprocessor controlled foot or ankle systems as MN when criteria are met • Clarified INV&NMN statement addressing microprocessor controlled foot-ankle prosthesis • HCPCS code L5973 for microprocessor controlled ankle-foot system will be reviewed for MN criteria (was INV&NMN) |
5/20/2021 |
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*SURG.00129 Oral, Pharyngeal and Maxillofacial Surgical Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea or Snoring |
• Added hypoglossal nerve stimulation as MN when criteria are met • Revised NMN and INV&NMN statements • CPT category III codes 0466T, 0467T, 0468T for hypoglossal nerve stimulators and related nonspecific codes 64568, C1767, C1778, C1787, L8680, L8681, L8688 will be reviewed for MN criteria for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) diagnoses (were INV&NMN) |
5/20/2021 |
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SURG.00143 Perirectal Spacers for Use During Prostate Radiotherapy |
• Added the use of perirectal spacers during prostate radiotherapy as MN when criteria are met • Revised INV&NMN statement • CPT code 55874 will be reviewed for MN criteria for prostate cancer diagnoses (was INV&NMN) |
5/20/2021 |
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*TRANS.00031 Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Autoimmune Disease and Miscellaneous Solid Tumors |
• Added a single autologous (ablative or non-myeloablative [mini-transplant]) hematopoietic stem cell transplantation as MN for the treatment of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis when criteria are met. • Added a single autologous (ablative or non-myeloablative [mini-transplant]) hematopoietic stem cell transplant as INV&NMN for the treatment of multiple sclerosis when the MN criteria are not met, including for primary progressive or secondary progressive forms of multiple sclerosis • Added a repeat autologous (ablative or non-myeloablative [mini-transplant]) hematopoietic stem cell transplant as INV&NMN for the treatment of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. • Added an allogeneic (ablative or non-myeloablative [mini-transplant]) hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, or planned tandem as INV&NMN for the treatment of multiple sclerosis. • Revised INV&NMN statement for all other autoimmune diseases • CPT codes 38206, 38232, 38241 and related non-specific CPT and ICD-10-PCS codes for autologous HSCT will be reviewed for diagnosis G35 multiple sclerosis for MN criteria (were INV&NMN) |
5/20/2021 |
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*CG-DME-49 Standing Frames |
• Content moved from DME.00034 • No change to Clinical Indications |
10/1/2021 |
PUBLICATIONS: July 2021 Anthem Provider News - Indiana
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