L8680 — Implantable neurostimulator electrode, each
HCPCS/CPT
Prior Authorization
Prior Auth Required
Conditional coverage; review criteria to confirm PA need (medium confidence)
Documentation Required
- Medical records documentation may be required to assess whether the member meets the clinical criteria for coverage but does not guarantee coverage of the service requested; refer to the protocol titled Medical Records Documentation Used for Reviews.
- For medical necessity clinical coverage criteria for deep brain and responsive cortical stimulation, refer to the InterQual® CP: Procedures, Stereotactic Introduction, Subcortical or Cortical Electrodes.
- When deciding coverage, the member specific benefit plan document must be referenced as the terms of the member specific benefit plan may differ from the standard plan. In the event of a conflict, the member specific benefit plan document governs.
- Electrocardiogram (ECG) results to identify cardiac abnormalities (sinus bradycardia, signs of hypokalemia, arrhythmias) when clinically indicated.
Key Coverage Criteria
- Deep brain stimulation is proven and medically necessary for treating the following indications: Dystonia
- Deep brain stimulation is proven and medically necessary for treating the following indications: Essential tremor
- Deep brain stimulation is proven and medically necessary for treating the following indications: Parkinson's disease
- Deep brain stimulation is proven and medically necessary for treating the following indications: Refractory epilepsy for a partial or focal seizure disorder
- Responsive cortical stimulation is proven and medically necessary for treating refractory partial or focal seizure disorder
- Treatment: Pharmacotherapy for the treatment of bulimia (e.g., selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors such as fluoxetine, tricyclic anti-depressants, trazodone, topiramate).
20 Active Policies
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