MED.00082 Quantitative Sensory Testing

This policy addresses quantitative sensory testing (QST), including current perception threshold/sensory nerve conduction threshold testing and pressure-specified sensory device testing. Anthem considers QST investigational and not medically necessary for all indications; therefore, it is not covered (e.g., HCPCS G0255). There are no covered exceptions, as its psychophysical, subjective nature limits clinical utility for diagnosing or managing conditions such as neuropathies or nerve entrapments.

"Quantitative sensory testing including, but not limited to current perception threshold testing, also known as sensory nerve conduction threshold testing, and pressure-specified sensory device test..."

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