Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Colorado policy

ANC.00008 Cosmetic and Reconstructive Services of the Head and Neck

ANC.00008 Cosmetic and Reconstructive Services of the Head and Neck is a public Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Colorado policy (policy ANC.00008). It lists 61 CPT or HCPCS codes, 55 of them on the Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Colorado prior authorization list. Not a coverage decision; the payer's own document governs.

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Payer
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Colorado
Policy number
ANC.00008
Line of business
Commercial
Source
www.anthem.com

Codes in this policy

The CPT and HCPCS codes the policy names. A policy can name a code it excludes. Prior authorization status is from the Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Colorado prior authorization list.

CodePrior authorizationDescription on the prior authorization listOther Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Colorado policies
00007Not listedPolicies naming 00007
00008Not listedPolicies naming 00008
00009Not listedPolicies naming 00009
00096Not listedPolicies naming 00096
15824On the listRhytidectomy; ForeheadPolicies naming 15824
15825On the listRhytidectomy; Neck W/Platysmal Tightening (Platysmal Flap, P-Flap)Policies naming 15825
15826On the listRhytidectomy; Glabellar Frown LinesPolicies naming 15826
15828On the listRhytidectomy; Cheek, Chin, & NeckPolicies naming 15828
15829On the listRhytidectomy; Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System (Smas) FlapPolicies naming 15829
15838On the listExcision, excessive skin and subcutaneous tissue (includes lipectomy); submental fat padPolicies naming 15838
15840On the listGraft, Facial Nerve Paralysis; Free Fascia Graft (W/Obtaining Fascia)Policies naming 15840
15841On the listGraft, Facial Nerve Paralysis; Free Muscle Graft (W/Obtaining Graft)Policies naming 15841
15842On the listGraft, Facial Nerve Paralysis; Free Muscle Flap, Microsurgical TechniquePolicies naming 15842
15845On the listGraft, Facial Nerve Paralysis; Regional Muscle TransferPolicies naming 15845
15876On the listSuction Assisted Lipectomy; Head & NeckPolicies naming 15876
21083On the listImpression & Custom Preparation; Palatal Lift ProsthesisPolicies naming 21083
21086On the listImpression & Custom Preparation; Auricular ProsthesisPolicies naming 21086
21087On the listImpression & Custom Preparation; Nasal ProsthesisPolicies naming 21087
21137On the listReduction Forehead; Contouring OnlyPolicies naming 21137
21138On the listReduction Forehead; Contouring/Prosthesis/Bone Graft W/Obtaining AutograftPolicies naming 21138
21139On the listReduction Forehead; Contouring & Setback, Anterior Frontal Sinus WallPolicies naming 21139
21159On the listReconstruction Midface, Lefort Iii, (Extra/Intracranial), W/Bone Grafts, W/O Lefort IPolicies naming 21159
21160On the listReconstruction Midface, Lefort Iii, (Extra/Intracranial), W/Bone Grafts, W/Lefort IPolicies naming 21160
21172On the listReconstruction Superior-Lateral Orbital Rim & Lower ForeheadPolicies naming 21172
21175On the listReconstruction, Bifrontal,Superior-Lateral Orbital Rims & Lower ForeheadPolicies naming 21175
21179On the listReconstruction, Majority, Forehead & Supraorbital Rims; W/Grafts (Allograft/Prosthetic)Policies naming 21179
21180On the listReconstruction, Majority, Forehead & Supraorbital Rims; W/AutograftPolicies naming 21180
21182On the listReconstruction, Orbit/Forehead/Nasoethmoid, Following Excision, Benign Tumor, Graft < 40 Sq CmPolicies naming 21182
21183On the listReconstruction, Orbit/Forehead/Nasoethmiod, Following Excision, Benign Tumor, Graft 40-80 Sq CmPolicies naming 21183
21184On the listReconstruction, Orbit/Forehead/Nasoethmoid, Following Excision, Benign Tumor, Graft > 80 Sq CmPolicies naming 21184
21210On the listGraft, Bone; Nasal, Maxillary/Malar Areas (Includes Obtaining Graft)Policies naming 21210
21230On the listGraft; Rib Cartilage, Autogenous, Face/Chin/Nose/Ear (Includes Obtaining Graft)Policies naming 21230
21235On the listGraft; Ear Cartilage, Autogenous, Nose/Ear (Includes Obtaining Graft)Policies naming 21235
21255On the listReconstruction, Zygomatic Arch/Glenoid Fossa W/Bone & Cartilage (Includes Obtaining Autografts)Policies naming 21255
21256On the listReconstruction, Orbit W/Osteotomies & Bone Grafts (Includes Obtaining Autografts)Policies naming 21256
21270On the listMalar Augmentation, Prosthetic MatlPolicies naming 21270
21275On the listSecondary Revision, Orbitocraniofacial ReconstructionPolicies naming 21275
30120On the listExcision/Surgical Planing, Skin, Nose, RhinophymaPolicies naming 30120
30400On the listRhinoplasty, Primary; Lateral & Alar Cartilages &/Or Elevation, Nasal TipPolicies naming 30400
30410On the listRhinoplasty, Primary; Complete, Ext Parts W/Bony Pyramid, Lat & Alar Cartilages &/Or Elev Nasal TipPolicies naming 30410
30420On the listRhinoplasty, Primary; W/Major Septal RepairPolicies naming 30420
30430On the listRhinoplasty, Secondary; Minor Revision (Small Amount, Nasal Tip Work)Policies naming 30430
30435On the listRhinoplasty, Secondary; Intermediate Revision (Bony Work W/Osteotomies)Policies naming 30435
30450On the listRhinoplasty, Secondary; Major Revision (Nasal Tip Work & Osteotomies)Policies naming 30450
64716On the listNeuroplasty &/Or Transposition; Cranial Nerve (Specify)Policies naming 64716
64732On the listTransection/Avulsion; Supraorbital NervePolicies naming 64732
64734On the listTransection/Avulsion; Infraorbital NervePolicies naming 64734
64736On the listTransection/Avulsion; Mental NervePolicies naming 64736
64738On the listTransection/Avulsion; Inferior Alveolar Nerve, OsteotomyPolicies naming 64738
64740On the listTransection/Avulsion; Lingual NervePolicies naming 64740
64742On the listTransection/Avulsion; Facial Nerve, Differential/CompletePolicies naming 64742
64864On the listSuture, Facial Nerve; ExtracranialPolicies naming 64864
64865On the listSuture, Facial Nerve; Infratemporal, W/Wo GraftingPolicies naming 64865
64866On the listAnastomosis; Facial-Spinal AccessoryPolicies naming 64866
64868On the listAnastomosis; Facial-HypoglossalPolicies naming 64868
69090On the listEar PiercingPolicies naming 69090
69300On the listOtoplasty, Protruding Ear, W/Wo Size ReductionPolicies naming 69300
69399Not listedPolicies naming 69399
69955On the listTotal Facial Nerve Decompression &/Or Repair, (May Include Graft)Policies naming 69955
L8045On the listAuricular ProsthesisPolicies naming L8045
L8699Not listedPolicies naming L8699

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