SURG.00088 Coblation® Therapies for Musculoskeletal Conditions

This policy addresses the use of Coblation (cold ablation, bipolar radiofrequency) devices for musculoskeletal procedures, including arthroscopic soft-tissue debridement, tendon debridement, meniscal sculpting/removal, and subacromial decompression. Anthem deems Coblation technology investigational and not medically necessary for all musculoskeletal indications; therefore, it is not covered. No indications are covered; related services may be billed under unlisted procedure codes 20999 or 29999.

"The use of Coblation technology is consideredinvestigational and not medically necessaryfor the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions."

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