Durable Medical Equipment, Orthotics, Medical Supplies, and Repairs/Replacements
UnitedHealthcare commercial and individual exchange medical policy describing coverage, medical necessity criteria, definitions, exclusions, repair/replacement rules, and clinical evidence references for DME, orthotics, certain supplies, and home mechanical ventilation for ages 2+.
Added language to indicate this policy does not apply to Durable Medical Equipment or supplies used in an outpatient or inpatient facility.
Added language indicating home mechanical ventilators are not medically necessary for individuals with stable COPD with an arterial PaCO2 of less than 52 mm Hg while awake on room air.
Replaced prior phrasing about ventilators used only to deliver CPAP with explicit statement that home mechanical ventilators (HCPCS E0465 and E0466) used only to deliver continuous or intermittent positive airway pressure are not medically necessary.
Revised bilevel PAP language to state bilevel PAP (with or without backup) is considered unproven and not medically necessary for CSA and OSA when adherent use is < 4 hours during sleep on at least 21-30 consecutive days.
Revised bilevel PAP noncoverage language for COPD to say bilevel PAP is unproven and not medically necessary for individuals with COPD with an arterial PaCO2 < 52 mm Hg while awake on room air.
Updated list of indications/uses for home mechanical ventilators that are not medically necessary and revised medical necessity clinical coverage criteria to reference InterQual® client-defined criteria.
Added Medical Records Documentation statements and reminder that benefit coverage is governed by member-specific benefit plans.
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