CPT 63685 · SCS · Johns Hopkins US Family Health Plan
SCS — Permanent Implant (IPG) at Johns Hopkins US Family Health Plan.
How Johns Hopkins US Family Health Plan approaches CPT 63685 (SCS — Permanent Implant (IPG)) for prior-authorization review: at last review on 2026-04-26, the policy covers this code with prior authorization required.
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Clearway-MPG-SCSCriteria summary
High-level themes from the Johns Hopkins US Family Health Plan policy of record for CPT 63685. Verbatim policy text and per-criterion analysis are available after sign-in.
- At least 26 weeks of conservative care typically required.
- Prior diagnostic procedure documentation required.
Source: Clearway Master Payer Guidelines v2025 — SCS
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