Blood and Adipose Product Injections for Selected Indications

Aetna considers autologous whole‑blood injections, platelet‑poor and platelet‑rich plasma (PPP/PRP) injections, autologous platelet gel (including post‑TKA and for diabetic foot ulcers), and all adipose‑derived therapies (e.g., Habeo cell therapy, ADRC, autologous fat grafting, stromal vascular fraction + PRP) experimental/investigational and therefore not covered for the listed and all other indications. Key requirement: these procedures are excluded because their effectiveness has not been established and they are not considered medically necessary or supported as covered benefits.

"Platelet-poor plasma (PPP) or platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection for all indications including (not an all-inclusive list): Achilles tendon ruptures / Achilles tendinopathy; alopecia areata (andr..."

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