Surgery of the Ankle (for Kentucky Only)
Defines UnitedHealthcare's medical policy for ankle surgeries for members in Kentucky, referencing InterQual CP: Procedures criteria for specific procedures (ankle arthrodesis, arthroscopy, arthrotomy, total ankle replacement) and documentation requirements.
Revised language pertaining to medical necessity clinical coverage criteria and removed reference to certain InterQual Client Defined custom procedures.
Removed previous statement that osteochondral allograft or autograft transplantation is unproven and not medically necessary for treating cartilage defects of the ankle.
Added explicit medical records documentation language clarifying coverage determination process and documentation expectations.
Removed specific CPT codes from prior version (28899, 27700, 27703, 27704) and removed other sections (Description of Services, Clinical Evidence, References).
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