Computer Assisted Surg Nav Musculoskeletal Procs Oh Cs
State-specific UnitedHealthcare medical policy for Ohio governing use and reimbursement of computer-assisted surgical navigation (CAN) and intra-operative sensors for musculoskeletal procedures (pelvis and appendicular skeleton), including CPT guidance and definitions; evidence summary and coverage rationale provided.
Replaced language indicating 'the use of intra-operative kinetic balance sensor for implant stability during knee replacement arthroplasty is unproven and not medically necessary' with 'the use of an intra-operative sensor for implant stability during knee replacement arthroplasty and for improved knee function post-operatively is unproven and not medically necessary'.
Revised description for CPT code 27599.
Replaced notation that intra-operative use of kinetic balance sensor is incidental with wording that intra-operative use of a sensor is incidental and not eligible for separate reimbursement.
Updated Description of Services, Clinical Evidence, and References sections to reflect most current information; archived previous policy version CS167OH.C.