Percutaneous Vertebroplasty Kyphoplasty Pa Cs
Policy governs medical necessity coverage criteria for percutaneous vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty for members in Pennsylvania, specifying eligible indications, required imaging exclusions, timing relative to pain onset, and exclusions. Includes applicable CPT procedure codes and documentation requirements.
Revised list of examples of causes of spinal pain to be ruled out by CT or MRI; removed examples including facet arthropathy and other spinal degenerative disease.
Added clarifying language about medical records documentation used for reviews, emphasizing that documentation may be required and must support medical necessity.
Updated definitions for Functional or Physical Impairment, Optimal Medical Therapy, Osteonecrosis, and Vertebral Hemangiomas.
Updated Clinical Evidence and References sections to reflect current information.
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