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    CurrentUnitedHealthcarePolicy CSNCT0109.03

    Umbilical Cord Blood Harvesting and Storage for Future Use (for North Carolina Only)

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    This UnitedHealthcare Community Plan medical policy governs umbilical cord blood harvesting and storage services for North Carolina Medicaid members. Medical-necessity coverage criteria are delegated to North Carolina Medicaid Clinical Coverage Policy 11A-14.

    Policy Summary
    PayerUnitedHealthcare
    PolicyUmbilical Cord Blood Harvesting and Storage for Future Use (for North Carolina Only)
    Policy CodePolicy CSNCT0109.03
    Change TypeMaterial revision
    Effective DateOctober 1, 2026
    Next Review DateNot specified
    Key ActionConsult North Carolina Medicaid Clinical Coverage Policy 11A-14 for medical-necessity coverage criteria.
    SourceLink
    POLICY UPDATE CHANGES

    Coverage rationale was replaced with a directive to use North Carolina Medicaid Clinical Coverage Policy 11A-14 for medical-necessity clinical coverage criteria.

    The policy added a notation that CPT code 88240 is not on the North Carolina Medicaid Fee Schedule and therefore may not be covered.

    The Description of Services and Clinical Evidence sections were removed from the policy.

    The FDA and reference sections were updated to current information.

    Previous policy version CSNCT0109.02 was archived.

    NC only

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    Policy application
    11A-14Controlling Medicaid policy
    5Procedure codes listed
    88240Potentially not covered
    FDA approval aloneInsufficient coverage basis

    Medical Necessity and Coverage Criteria

    North Carolina Medicaid stem-cell-transplant criteria

    For medical-necessity clinical coverage criteria, refer to the North Carolina Medicaid Clinical Coverage Policy, Stem Cell Transplants, 11A-14.

    External North Carolina Medicaid criteria: Coverage determination depends on the medical-necessity clinical coverage criteria in North Carolina Medicaid Clinical Coverage Policy 11A-14: Placental and Umbilical Cord Blood as a Source of Stem Cells.

    The criteria are not reproduced in this policy.

    FDA approval alone is not a basis for coverage. Coverage remains subject to the applicable medical-necessity criteria and other policy requirements.

    Procedure and Supply Codes

    CPT CodesCPT
    38205Blood-derived hematopoietic progenitor cell harvesting for transplantation, per collection; allogeneic
    38206Blood-derived hematopoietic progenitor cell harvesting for transplantation, per collection; autologous
    38207Transplant preparation of hematopoietic progenitor cells; cryopreservation and storage
    88240Cryopreservation, freezing and storage of cells, each cell line
    HCPCS CodeHCPCS
    S2140Cord blood harvesting for transplantation, allogeneic

    Provider and Billing Considerations

    Denial Risk

    Meet North Carolina Medicaid criteria

    Medical-necessity coverage may not be supported if the service does not meet the applicable criteria in North Carolina Medicaid Clinical Coverage Policy 11A-14: Placental and Umbilical Cord Blood as a Source of Stem Cells.

    Denial Risk

    Check fee schedule status for CPT 88240

    CPT 88240 is not on the State of North Carolina Medicaid Fee Schedule and therefore may not be covered by the State of North Carolina Medicaid Program.

    • CPT 88240: Cryopreservation, freezing and storage of cells, each cell line.
    Denial Risk

    Do not rely on FDA approval alone

    FDA approval alone is not a basis for coverage. Coverage still depends on applicable coverage requirements and criteria.

    Service Background

    Umbilical cord blood can serve as a source of hematopoietic stem cells for transplantation and may be collected and stored for potential future use. When stored for potential future use by a patient unrelated to the donor, cord blood is regulated as a drug and biological product under federal law and may require additional licensing or an Investigational New Drug application before use.

    Related Definitions

    Cord Blood for Unrelated Future Use
    Drug classificationCord blood stored for potential future use by a patient unrelated to the donor meets the definition of a drug under the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
    Biological product classificationIt is also classified as a biological product under Section 351 of the Public Health Service Act.
    Requirements before useThe cord blood must meet additional requirements and be licensed under a Biologics License Application or be subject to an Investigational New Drug Application before use.
    Policy Summary
    PayerUnitedHealthcare
    PolicyUmbilical Cord Blood Harvesting and Storage for Future Use (for North Carolina Only)
    Policy CodePolicy CSNCT0109.03
    Change TypeMaterial revision
    Effective DateOctober 1, 2026
    Next Review DateNot specified
    Key ActionConsult North Carolina Medicaid Clinical Coverage Policy 11A-14 for medical-necessity coverage criteria.
    SourceLink
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