0496T prior authorization | Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of California

0496T, Initiation and monitoring marginal (extended) cadaver donor lung(s) organ perfusion system by physician or qualified health care professional, including physiological and laboratory assessment (e.g., pulmonary artery flow, pulmonary artery pressure, left atrial pressure, pulmonary vascular resistance, mean/peak and plateau airway pressure, dynamic compliance and perfusate gas analysis), including bronchoscopy and X ray when performed; each additional hour, is on the Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO prior authorization list. Not a coverage or referral decision.

Code

0496T

Description

Initiation and monitoring marginal (extended) cadaver donor lung(s) organ perfusion system by physician or qualified health care professional, including physiological and laboratory assessment (e.g., pulmonary artery flow, pulmonary artery pressure, left atrial pressure, pulmonary vascular resistance, mean/peak and plateau airway pressure, dynamic compliance and perfusate gas analysis), including bronchoscopy and X ray when performed; each additional hour

Source

California PPO Prior Authorization List, Pg 16 Original policy

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of California prior authorization