CPT 62351 · Intrathecal Pump · Aetna Better Health of Maryland
Pain Pump — Catheter Implantation (with laminectomy) at Aetna Better Health of Maryland.
How Aetna Better Health of Maryland approaches CPT 62351 (Pain Pump — Catheter Implantation (with laminectomy)) for prior-authorization review: at last review on 2026-04-27, the policy covers this code with prior authorization required.
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CPB 0161Criteria summary
High-level themes from the Aetna Better Health of Maryland policy of record for CPT 62351. Verbatim policy text and per-criterion analysis are available after sign-in.
- At least 26 weeks of conservative care typically required.
- Prior Intrathecal trial (single-shot or continuous catheter trial) documentation required (typically with ≥50% relief).
Source: Aetna CPB 0161 — Intrathecal Drug Delivery (Pain Pump)
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