Cardiac Omnibus Codes - (0574)

Cigna considers implantation and monitoring of carotid sinus baroreflex activation devices (e.g., BAROSTIM NEO), left atrial pressure sensors, pulmonary artery pressure sensors, cardiac contractility modulation systems (OPTIMIZER), and implantable inferior vena cava sensors experimental/investigational and not covered. Claims lacking covered codes will be denied — providers must bill the appropriate CPT/HCPCS (per policy coding guidance, e.g., CPT 33289 for wireless PA sensors, 0982T for IVC monitoring) and, if seeking coverage/appeal, supply required clinical documentation (NYHA class, LVEF with imaging/date, BNP/NT‑proBNP, prior HF hospitalizations, GDMT status/duration, CRT candidacy, device‑specific imaging/contraindications and anticoagulation ability, plus procedural/device reports); member plan documents may supersede this policy.

"No covered indications. The following device implantations and monitoring procedures are considered experimental, investigational or unproven and are NOT covered under this policy: carotid sinus ba..."