Spinal Fusion and Decompression
Defines UnitedHealthcare Commercial and Individual Exchange coverage rationale, codes, and medical necessity guidance for spinal decompression and fusion procedures, and lists specific unproven procedures that are not medically necessary. Affects providers submitting claims for UnitedHealthcare Commercial and Individual Exchange members.
Revised list of unproven and not medically necessary indications, including adding 'vertebral joint implants that replace the disc and facet joints (e.g., MOTUS)' and broadening prior phrasing to encompass treatment of spine pain.
Removed CPT codes 63170, 63172, 63173, 63185, 63190, 63191, 63197, 63200, 63250, 63251, 63252, and 63265 from Applicable Codes.
Added definition of 'Facet Joint Replacement'.
Added reference link to the Medical Policy titled Interspinous Fusion and Decompression Devices.
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