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CPT 64628 · BVN Ablation · Excellus BCBS

Intracept — Basivertebral Nerve Ablation (1st level) at Excellus BCBS.

How Excellus BCBS approaches CPT 64628 (Intracept — Basivertebral Nerve Ablation (1st level)) for prior-authorization review: at last review on 2026-04-27, the policy does not cover this code with prior authorization required.

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Coverage Not covered
Prior auth Prior auth required
InvestigationalInvestigational / experimental
Last reviewed 2026-04-27
Policy number7.01.42

Criteria summary

High-level themes from the Excellus BCBS policy of record for CPT 64628. Verbatim policy text and per-criterion analysis are available after sign-in.

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Source: Excellus BCBS Medical Policy 7.01.42 — Radiofrequency Facet and Sacroiliac Joint Ablation/Denervation (BVN ablation listed as investigational)

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