CPT 62330 · Decompression · CareFirst BCBS Medicare Advantage
MILD — Percutaneous Lumbar Decompression (no image guidance) at CareFirst BCBS Medicare Advantage.
How CareFirst BCBS Medicare Advantage approaches CPT 62330 (MILD — Percutaneous Lumbar Decompression (no image guidance)) for prior-authorization review: at last review on 2026-04-29, the policy covers this code with prior authorization required.
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NCD-150.13 / CareFirst MACriteria summary
High-level themes from the CareFirst BCBS Medicare Advantage policy of record for CPT 62330. 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.
Source: CMS NCD 150.13 — Medicare Advantage plans follow national NCD for MILD
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