CPT 62365 · Intrathecal Pump · Independence Blue Cross
Pain Pump — Removal at Independence Blue Cross.
How Independence Blue Cross approaches CPT 62365 (Pain Pump — Removal) for prior-authorization review: at last review on 2026-04-26, the policy covers this code with prior authorization required.
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Coverage
Covered
Prior auth
Prior auth required
Last reviewed
2026-04-26
Policy number
Clearway-MPG-PainPumpsCriteria summary
High-level themes from the Independence Blue Cross policy of record for CPT 62365. Verbatim policy text and per-criterion analysis are available after sign-in.
- At least 26 weeks of conservative care typically required.
- Prior Intrathecal trial via percutaneous catheter or single-shot bolus documentation required (typically with ≥50% relief).
Source: Clearway Master Payer Guidelines v2025 — Pain Pumps
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