C8010, Percutaneous placement of permanent common carotid embolic protection device,
HCPCS/CPT
Prior Authorization
No Prior Auth Required
Code is covered without prior authorization (high confidence)
Key Coverage Criteria
- Covered when the equipment, drug, device, or supply has FDA marketing approval for the intended use; items without FDA marketing approval are considered experimental/investigational/unproven and are not a covered indication.
- Coverage is not provided for equipment, drugs, devices, or supplies that do not have FDA marketing approval; they are considered experimental, investigational, and/or unproven.
- Coverage generally excludes equipment, drug, device, or supply that does not have FDA marketing approval, as it is considered experimental, investigational and/or unproven.
- The service is not covered when the equipment, drug, device, or supply lacks FDA marketing approval for commercial distribution; such items are considered experimental, investigational and/or unproven.
4 Active Policies
BCBSIL-ADM1001.028, Inside the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
BCBSMT-ADM1001.028, Inside the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
BCBSNM-ADM1001.028, Inside the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
BCBSOK-ADM1001.028, Inside the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
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