SURG.00118 Bronchial Thermoplasty

This policy addresses bronchial thermoplasty for asthma and other indications. Anthem considers bronchial thermoplasty investigational and not medically necessary; therefore, it is not covered for asthma or any other condition. There are no covered indications or exceptions under this policy (e.g., CPT/HCPCS 31660, 31661, C9730, C9731).

"Bronchial thermoplasty is consideredinvestigational and not medically necessaryfor the treatment of asthma and all other conditions."

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