SURG.00159 Focal Laser Ablation for the Treatment of Prostate Cancer

This policy addresses focal laser ablation, a focal therapy that uses laser energy to ablate prostate tissue for prostate cancer. Anthem considers focal laser ablation investigational and not medically necessary; it is not covered for prostate cancer at any stage or risk category. Claims for this service, including those billed under CPT/HCPCS 55899 or S2588, will be denied.

"Focal laser ablation is consideredinvestigational and not medically necessaryfor the treatment of prostate cancer."

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