CPT 62287 · Intradiscal · BCBS Massachusetts

Percutaneous Disc Decompression — Fluoroscopic at BCBS Massachusetts.

How BCBS Massachusetts approaches CPT 62287 (Percutaneous Disc Decompression — Fluoroscopic) for prior-authorization review: at last review on 2024-12-01, the policy does not cover this code with prior authorization required.

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Coverage Not covered

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InvestigationalInvestigational / experimental

Last reviewed 2024-12-01

Policy numberMP 7.01.18

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Criteria summary

High-level themes from the BCBS Massachusetts policy of record for CPT 62287. Verbatim policy text and per-criterion analysis are available after sign-in.

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Source: BCBSA Evidence Positioning Statement 7.01.18 — Automated Percutaneous and Percutaneous Endoscopic Discectomy (BCBS Massachusetts adopts as Medical Policy)

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Percutaneous Disc Decompression — Fluoroscopic at BCBS Massachusetts.

Criteria summary

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