Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia policy

SURG.00023 Breast Procedures; including Reconstructive Surgery, Implants and Other Breast Procedures

SURG.00023 Breast Procedures; including Reconstructive Surgery, Implants and Other Breast Procedures is a public Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia policy (policy SURG.00023). It lists 30 CPT or HCPCS codes, 26 of them on the Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia prior authorization list. Not a coverage decision; the payer's own document governs.

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Payer
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia
Policy number
SURG.00023
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 Georgia prior authorization list.

CodePrior authorizationDescription on the prior authorization listOther Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia policies
00011Not listedPolicies naming 00011
00023Not listedPolicies naming 00023
00132Not listedPolicies naming 00132
11920On the listTattooing, intradermal introduction of insoluble opaque pigments to correct color defects of skin, including micropigmentation; 6.0 sq cm or lessPolicies naming 11920
11921On the listTattooing, intradermal introduction of insoluble opaque pigments to correct color defects of skin, including micropigmentation; 6.1 to 20.0 sq cmPolicies naming 11921
11922Not listedPolicies naming 11922
15877On the listSuction assisted lipectomy; trunkPolicies naming 15877
17999On the listUnlisted procedure, skin, mucous membrane and subcutaneous tissuePolicies naming 17999
19316On the listMastopexyPolicies naming 19316
19318On the listBreast reductionPolicies naming 19318
19325On the listBreast augmentation with implantPolicies naming 19325
19328On the listRemoval of intact breast implantPolicies naming 19328
19330On the listRemoval of ruptured breast implant, including implant contents (eg, saline, silicone gel)Policies naming 19330
19340On the listInsertion of breast implant on same day of mastectomy (ie, immediate)Policies naming 19340
19342On the listInsertion or replacement of breast implant on separate day from mastectomyPolicies naming 19342
19350On the listNipple/areola reconstructionPolicies naming 19350
19355On the listCorrection of inverted nipplesPolicies naming 19355
19357On the listTissue expander placement in breast reconstruction, including subsequent expansion(s)Policies naming 19357
19361On the listBreast reconstruction; with latissimus dorsi flapPolicies naming 19361
19364On the listBreast reconstruction; with free flap (eg, fTRAM, DIEP, SIEA, GAP flap)Policies naming 19364
19367On the listBreast reconstruction; with single-pedicled transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous (TRAM) flapPolicies naming 19367
19368On the listBreast reconstruction; with single-pedicled transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous (TRAM) flap, requiring separate microvascular anastomosis (supercharging)Policies naming 19368
19369On the listBreast reconstruction; with bipedicled transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous (TRAM) flapPolicies naming 19369
19380On the listRevision of reconstructed breast (eg, significant removal of tissue, re-advancement and/or re-inset of flaps in autologous reconstruction or significant capsular revision combined with soft tissue excision in implant-based reconstruction)Policies naming 19380
19396On the listPreparation of moulage for custom breast implantPolicies naming 19396
C1789On the listProsthesis, breast (implantable)Policies naming C1789
L8600On the listImplantable breast prosthesis, silicone or equalPolicies naming L8600
S2066On the listBreast reconstruction with gluteal artery perforator (GAP) flap, including harvesting of the flap, microvascular transfer, closure of donor site and shaping the flap into a breast, unilateralPolicies naming S2066
S2067On the listBreast reconstruction of a single breast with “stacked” deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap(s) and/or gluteal artery perforator (GAP) flap(s), including harvesting of the flap(s), microvascular transfer, closure of donor site(s) and shaping the flap into a breast, unilateralPolicies naming S2067
S2068On the listBreast reconstruction with deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap or superficial inferior epigastric artery (SIEA) flap, including harvesting of the flap, microvascular transfer, closure of donor site and shaping the flap into a breast, unilateralPolicies naming S2068

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