SURG.00104 Extraosseous Subtalar Joint Implantation and Subtalar Arthroereisis

This policy addresses subtalar arthroereisis and extraosseous subtalar joint implantation (subtalar/talotarsal stabilization devices). Anthem considers these procedures investigational and not medically necessary; they are not covered for any indication. Noncoverage applies to all uses, including treatment of flatfoot (such as symptomatic flexible flatfoot), posterior tibial tendon dysfunction, and talotarsal joint stabilization.

"Subtalar arthroereisis is consideredinvestigational and not medically necessaryfor all indications, including but not limited to the treatment of flatfoot conditions, symptomatic flexible flatfoot ..."

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