CPT 62287 · Decompression · Independence BCBS PA
Percutaneous Disc Decompression — Fluoroscopic at Independence BCBS PA.
How Independence BCBS PA approaches CPT 62287 (Percutaneous Disc Decompression — Fluoroscopic) for prior-authorization review: at last review on 2026-05-03, the policy does not cover this code with prior authorization required.
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Coverage
Not covered
Prior auth
Prior auth required
InvestigationalInvestigational / experimental
Last reviewed
2026-05-03
Criteria summary
High-level themes from the Independence BCBS PA policy of record for CPT 62287. Verbatim policy text and per-criterion analysis are available after sign-in.
- At least 12 weeks of conservative care typically required.
- Imaging concordance documentation required.
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