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55899 prior authorization | Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of California

55899, Unlisted procedure, male genital system [when specified as phalloplasty] or [when specified as image-guided focused ultrasound ablation of prostate tissue for non-oncologic indications, such as benign prostatic hyperplasia] or [when specified as intracavernous injection of autologous adipose- derived regenerative cells, e.g., for erectile dysfunction] or [when specified as nanoparticle thermal ablation] or [when specified as histotripsy of prostate tissue], is on the Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO prior authorization list. Not a coverage or referral decision.

Code
55899
Description
Unlisted procedure, male genital system [when specified as phalloplasty] or [when specified as image-guided focused ultrasound ablation of prostate tissue for non-oncologic indications, such as benign prostatic hyperplasia] or [when specified as intracavernous injection of autologous adipose- derived regenerative cells, e.g., for erectile dysfunction] or [when specified as nanoparticle thermal ablation] or [when specified as histotripsy of prostate tissue]
Source
California PPO Prior Authorization List, Pg 9 Original policy

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of California prior authorization

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