CPT 63685 · SCS · Health Partners Plans / Jefferson Health Plans — PA HealthChoices
SCS — Permanent Implant (IPG) at Health Partners Plans / Jefferson Health Plans — PA HealthChoices.
How Health Partners Plans / Jefferson Health Plans — PA HealthChoices approaches CPT 63685 (SCS — Permanent Implant (IPG)) for prior-authorization review: at last review on 2026-05-06, the policy covers this code with prior authorization required.
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CMM-211Criteria summary
High-level themes from the Health Partners Plans / Jefferson Health Plans — PA HealthChoices policy of record for CPT 63685. Verbatim policy text and per-criterion analysis are available after sign-in.
- At least 24 weeks of conservative care typically required.
- Imaging concordance documentation required.
- Prior Successful SCS trial (63650) documentation required (typically with ≥50% relief).
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