C8005, Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, non-thermal transbronchial ablation of
HCPCS/CPT
Prior Authorization
No Prior Auth Required
Code is covered without prior authorization (high confidence)
Key Coverage Criteria
- Electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy (ENB) is medically necessary for (A) evaluation of suspicious peripheral pulmonary lesion(s) OR (B) fiducial marker placement prior to treatment of lung tumors when flexible bronchoscopy alone or with endobronchial ultrasound are inadequate to accomplish the procedure.
1 Active Policy
REGENCE-SUR179, Electromagnetic Navigation Bronchoscopy
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