Technology Assisted Surgical Procedures — Reimbursement Policy
Governs reimbursement for technology assisted surgical procedures (robotic and computer-assisted systems) for Anthem Medicare Advantage; applies to participating providers and facilities unless contracts/state/federal/CMS requirements indicate otherwise.
Renamed policy title to Technology Assisted Surgical Procedures from Robotic Assisted Surgery and updated policy language to include technology assisted surgical procedures and computer assisted surgical systems.
Added S2900 (surgical techniques requiring use of robotic surgical system) to Related Coding and noted it is not reimbursable.
Stated that technology assisted procedures are considered integral to the primary surgical procedure and reimbursement is based on the primary procedure payment.
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