TRANS.00004 Cell Transplantation (Mesencephalic, Adrenal-Brain and Fetal Xenograft)

- Service: Implantation of adrenal tissue, fetal mesencephalic tissue, or fetal xenograft tissue into the brain for Parkinson’s disease or any other indication. - Coverage: Anthem considers these procedures investigational/experimental and not medically necessary; there are no covered indications (not covered for PD or any other condition). - Limitations: Applies across all settings; relevant billing codes include HCPCS/CPT 64999 and S2103, and ICD-10 codes G20.A1, G20.C, G21.0, G21.9.

"Transplantation of adrenal, fetal mesencephalic and xenograft fetal tissues to the brain is consideredinvestigational and not medically necessaryfor the treatment of Parkinson’s disease and for a..."

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