CPT 62365 · Intrathecal Pump · Medicare (Palmetto GBA MAC) — AL
Pain Pump — Removal at Medicare (Palmetto GBA MAC) — AL.
How Medicare (Palmetto GBA MAC) — AL approaches CPT 62365 (Pain Pump — Removal) for prior-authorization review: at last review on 2026-04-26, the policy covers this code without prior authorization.
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Clearway-MPG-PainPumpsCriteria summary
High-level themes from the Medicare (Palmetto GBA MAC) — AL 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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