Policy Updates Medical Policy & Clinical GuidelinesCommercialAugust 31, 2019

New Clinical Guideline: Pneumatic Compression Devices, effective December 1, 2019

Beginning January 1, 2024, Empire became Anthem. This article, published under the former brand, now applies to Anthem.

Empire will implement the following clinical guideline effective December 1, 2019, to support the review for outpatient pneumatic compression devices post-op outpatient orthopedic procedures.

 

Visit empireblue.com/provider to view the summary of Pneumatic Compression Devices for Prevention of Deep Vein Thrombosis of the Lower Limbs (CG-DME-46).

 

For questions, please contact the provider service number on the back of the member's ID card.