Orthopedic Procedures, Devices, and Products
UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage policy MMP068.09 provides Medicare-focused guidance and code listings for select orthopedic procedures/devices/products (computer-assisted surgical navigation, extracorporeal shock wave therapy, and manipulation under anesthesia of spine/pelvis), references applicable LCDs/LCAs and MAC jurisdictions, and describes use of internal coverage criteria when Medicare guidance is absent.
Added CPT code 27599 to Applicable Codes.
Coverage Summary
UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage policy MMP068.09 provides Medicare-focused guidance and code listings for select orthopedic procedures/devices/products (computer-assisted surgical navigation, extracorporeal shock wave therapy, and manipulation under anesthesia of spine/pelvis), references applicable LCDs/LCAs and MAC jurisdictions, and describes use of internal coverage criteria when Medicare guidance is absent.
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