Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction Coverage (coverage_criteria)
Describes coverage of mastectomy procedures and related reconstructive services, implants/prostheses, symmetry surgeries, and treatment of post-mastectomy complications for plan members.
No material clinical or coverage changes in this revision.
Coverage Criteria for Mastectomy and Related Services
Covered Mastectomy-Related Services
Covered services include the following mastectomy-related items when provided in the course of mastectomy care:
These services are provided in accordance with the Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998 and are subject to standard plan eligibility, deductible, and allowable charge requirements.
Coverage for mastectomy and related services is provided subject to the member’s plan eligibility, applicable deductible and the plan’s allowable charge rules. The policy does not list any additional explicit exclusions beyond this statement that standard plan financial and eligibility provisions apply.
This document does not identify any specific procedures, indications, or services as not medically necessary—no explicit ‘not medically necessary’ conditions are provided.
Provider Actions, Authorization, and Member Eligibility
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