CPT 22868 · Interspinous Spacer · BCBS Tennessee
Vertiflex — Interspinous (add'l level) at BCBS Tennessee.
How BCBS Tennessee approaches CPT 22868 (Vertiflex — Interspinous (add'l level)) for prior-authorization review: at last review on 2026-01-30, the policy does not cover this code without prior authorization.
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BCBS-TN MPM (Interspinous Spacers)Criteria summary
High-level themes from the BCBS Tennessee policy of record for CPT 22868. Verbatim policy text and per-criterion analysis are available after sign-in.
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Source: BCBS-TN Medical Policy — Interspinous and Interlaminar Stabilization/Distraction Devices (Spacers)
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