UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Medical Policies

The Medical Policies, corresponding update bulletins, and related Medical Benefit Injectable Policies for UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans are listed below.

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A monthly notice of recently approved and/or revised UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Medical Policies is provided below for your review. We publish a new announcement on the first calendar day of every month.

The appearance of a health service (e.g., test, drug, device, or procedure) in the Medical Policy Update Bulletin does not imply that UnitedHealthcare provides coverage for the health service. In the event of an inconsistency or conflict between the information provided in the Medicare Advantage Medical Policy Update Bulletin and the posted policy, the provisions of the posted policy will prevail.

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Last Published 07.08.2024

Current Policies

Ambulatory EEG Monitoring – Medicare Advantage Policy Guideline

Last Published 06.01.2024

This policy addresses ambulatory electroencephalogram (EEG) monitoring to diagnose neurological conditions. Applicable Procedure Codes: 95700, 95705, 95706, 95707, 95708, 95709, 95710, 95711, 95712, 95713, 95714, 95715, 95716, 95717, 95718, 95719, 95720, 95721, 95722, 95723, 95724, 95725, 95726.

Anterior Segment Aqueous Drainage Device – Medicare Advantage Policy Guideline

Last Published 08.01.2024

This policy addresses the use of an anterior segment aqueous drainage device without extraocular reservoir. Applicable Procedure Codes: 0253T, 0449T, 0450T, 0474T, 0671T, 66183, 66189, 66991.

Biomarkers in Cardiovascular Risk Assessment – Medicare Advantage Policy Guideline

Last Published 08.01.2024

This policy addresses the use of biomarkers in cardiovascular (CV) risk assessment. Applicable Procedure Codes: 82172, 82610, 83090, 83695, 83698, 83700, 83701, 83704, 83719, 83721, 86141.

Blood Product Molecular Antigen Typing – Medicare Advantage Policy Guideline

Last Published 08.01.2024

This policy addresses blood product molecular antigen typing. Applicable Procedure Codes: 0001U, 0084U, 0180U, 0181U, 0182U, 0183U, 184U, 0185U, 0186U, 0187U, 0188U, 0189U, 0190U, 0191U, 0192U, 0193U, 0194U, 0195U, 0196U, 0197U, 0198U, 0199U, 0200U, 0201U, 0221U, 0222U, 81105, 81106, 81107, 81108, 81109, 81110, 81111, 81112.

Blood-Derived Products for Chronic Non-Healing Wounds (NCD 270.3) – Medicare Advantage Policy Guideline

Last Published 06.01.2024

This policy addresses blood-derived products for chronic non-healing wounds. Applicable Procedure Codes: G0460, G0465.

Brow Ptosis and Eyelid Repair – Medicare Advantage Medical Policy

Last Published 09.01.2024

This policy addresses brow ptosis and eyelid repair. Applicable Procedure Codes: 21280, 21282, 67909, 67911, 67912, 67914, 67915, 67916, 67917, 67921, 67922, 67923, 67924, 67950, 67961, 67966.

Capsule Endoscopy – Medicare Advantage Medical Policy

Last Published 09.01.2024

This policy addresses capsule endoscopy and wireless gastrointestinal motility monitoring systems. Applicable Procedure Codes: 91110, 91111, 91112, 91299.

Cardiac Procedures: Pacemakers, Pulmonary Artery Pressure Measurements, Ventricular Assistive Devices, Valve Repair, and Valve Replacements – Medicare Advantage Coverage Summary

Last Published 06.01.2024

This policy addresses cardiac pacemakers, pulmonary artery pressure measurements, and ventricular assist devices (VADs). Applicable Procedure Codes: 0345T, 33274, 33275, 33289, 33361, 33362, 33363, 33364, 33365, 33366, 33367, 33368, 33369, 33418, 33419, 33477, 33979, 33980, 33982, 33983, 93264, C2624.

Cardiovascular Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures – Medicare Advantage Coverage Summary

Last Published 06.01.2024

This policy addresses diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Applicable Procedure Codes: 37220, 37221, 37224, 37225, 37226, 37227, 37228, 37229, 37230, 37231, 37232, 37220, 37221, 37224, 37225, 37226, 37227, 37228, 37229, 37230, 37231, 37799, 92978, 92979, 93050, 93653, 93655, 93656.

Category III CPT Codes – Medicare Advantage Medical Policy

Last Published 09.01.2024

This policy addresses Category III CPT codes used to track the utilization of emerging technologies, services, and procedures.

Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Services – Medicare Advantage Medical Policy

Last Published 09.01.2024

This policy addresses clinical diagnostic and preventive laboratory services and screenings.

Corneal Topography – Medicare Advantage Policy Guideline

Last Published 06.01.2024

This policy addresses computerized corneal topography. Applicable Procedure Code: 92025.

Cosmetic and Reconstructive Procedures – Medicare Advantage Medical Policy

Last Published 09.01.2024

This policy addresses cosmetic and reconstructive surgical services.

Dental Services, Oral Surgery, and Treatment of Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) – Medicare Advantage Coverage Summary

Last Published 09.01.2024

This policy addresses dental services or oral surgery, temporomandibular joint (TMJ), and orthognathic surgery. Applicable Procedure Codes: 21141, 21142, 21143, 21145, 21146, 21147, 21150, 21151, 21154, 21155, 21159, 21160, 21188, 21193, 21194, 21195, 21196, 21198, 21199, 21206, 21210, 21215, 21244, 21245, 21246, 21247, E0849, E0855, E1700, E1701, E1702.

Diagnostic Radiology Services – Medicare Advantage Policy Guideline

Last Published 06.01.2024

This policy addresses diagnostic radiology services.

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Durable Medical Equipment (DME), Prosthetics, Orthotics (Non-Foot Orthotics), Nutritional Therapy, and Medical Supplies Grid – Medicare Advantage Coverage Summary

Last Published 09.01.2024

This policy addresses specific Durable Medical Equipment (DME), Prosthetics, Orthotics (Non-Foot Orthotics), and Medical Supplies.

Ear, Nose, and Throat Procedures – Medicare Advantage Medical Policy

Last Published 09.01.2024

This policy addresses balloon sinus ostial dilation, eustachian tube dilation, functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS), posterior nasal nerve ablation, intranasal repair, lithotripsy for salivary stones, rhinophototherapy, rhinophyma excision, septoplasty, rhinoplasty, and vestibular stenosis repair. Applicable Procedure Codes: 30120, 30400, 30410, 30420, 30430, 30435, 30450, 30460, 30462, 30465, 30520, 30540, 30545, 30620, 30999, 31240, 31242, 31243, 31253, 31254, 31255, 31256, 31257, 31259, 31267, 31287, 31288, 31295, 31296, 31297, 31298, 31299, 42699, 69705, 69706, 69799.

Electrical Stimulators – Medicare Advantage Medical Policy

Last Published 09.01.2024

This policy addresses vagus nerve stimulation for treatment of chronic pain syndrome, percutaneous peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS), electrical stimulation for the treatment of dysphagia, percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (PENS), percutaneous neuromodulation, and occipital nerve stimulation for the treatment of occipital neuralgia or headaches therapy (PNT). Applicable Procedure Codes: 61885, 61886, 63650, 64553, 64555, 64590, 64999, E0745, E0764, E0770.

Erbitux® (Cetuximab) – Medicare Advantage Policy Guideline

Last Published 07.01.2024

This policy addresses the use of Erbitux® (cetuximab) for the treatment of colorectal cancer and head and neck cancer. Applicable Procedure Code: J9055.

Experimental Procedures and Items, Investigational Devices, and Clinical Trials – Medicare Advantage Medical Policy

Last Published 08.01.2024

This policy addresses experimental procedures and items, investigational devices, and clinical trials.

Gastroesophageal and Gastrointestinal (GI) Services and Procedures – Medicare Advantage Coverage Summary

Last Published 09.01.2024

This policy addresses gastroesophageal and gastrointestinal (GI) services, procedures, and related devices. Applicable Procedure Codes: 0184T, 43257, 43284, 43497, 43499, 43647, 43648, 43881, 43882, 64590, 64595, 74261, 74262, 74263, 76497, 76498, 83993.

Gender Dysphoria and Gender Reassignment Surgery – Medicare Advantage Medical Policy

Last Published 09.01.2024

This policy addresses gender reassignment surgery for members with gender dysphoria.

Genetic Testing for Cardiovascular Disease – Medicare Advantage Policy Guideline

Last Published 08.01.2024

This policy addresses genetic testing for hereditary cardiovascular disease. Applicable Procedure Codes: 0119U, 0237U, 81161, 81410, 81411, 81413, 81414, 81415, 81416, 81417, 81439, 81442.

Genetic Testing for Hereditary Cancer – Medicare Advantage Policy Guideline

Last Published 08.01.2024

This policy addresses genetic testing for hereditary cancer. Applicable Procedure Codes: 0101U, 0102U, 0103U, 0129U, 0130U, 0131U, 0132U, 0133U, 0134U, 0135U, 0136U, 0137U, 0138U, 0158U, 0159U, 0160U, 0161U, 0162U, 0238U, 81162, 81163, 81164, 81165, 81166.

Glaucoma & Other Ophthalmic Surgical Treatments – Medicare Advantage Coverage Summary

Last Published 08.01.2024

This policy addresses insertion of aqueous drainage devices, implantation of glaucoma drainage devices, canaloplasty, and viscocanalostomy. Applicable Procedure Codes: 0449T, 0450T, 66179, 66180, 66183, 66989, 66991, 68841, C1783, L8612.

Hearing Services and Devices – Medicare Advantage Coverage Summary

Last Published 06.01.2024

This policy addresses hearing services and devices, including hearing screening/examinations, hearing aids, auditory implants, and audiology services. Applicable Procedure Code: 69710, 69714, 69716, 69729, 69930, 92590, 92591, L7510, L8614, L8619, L8690, L8691, L8692, V5030, V5261.

Home Health Services, Home Health Visits, Respite Care, and Hospice Care – Medicare Advantage Coverage Summary

Last Published 08.01.2024

This policy addresses home health, skilled care, and related services and supplies. Applicable Procedure Codes: 97535, 99503, 99505, 99509, 99601, G0151, G0152, G0153, G0155, G0156, G0157, G0158, G0159, G0160, G0161, G0162, G0249, G0270, G0299, G0300, G0493, G0494, G0495, G0496, G2168, G2169.

Hospital, Emergency, and Ambulance Services – Medicare Advantage Coverage Summary

Last Published 06.01.2024

This policy addresses inpatient and outpatient hospital services, outpatient observation services, religious nonmedical health care institutions (RNHCIs), long term care hospitals (LTCH), never events, emergency and urgently needed services, post-stabilization care services, follow-up care services, and ambulance services.

Immune Globulin – Medicare Advantage Policy Guideline

Last Published 06.01.2024

This policy addresses intravenous immune globulin (IVIG). Applicable Procedure Codes: C0972, J1459, J1554, J1556, J1557, J1561, J1566, J1568, J1569, J1572, J1599, Q2052.

Implantable Miniature Telescope (IMT) – Medicare Advantage Medical Policy

Last Published 08.01.2024

This policy addresses intraocular telescope (implantable miniature telescope [IMT]) for treatment related to end-stage age-related macular degeneration. Applicable Procedure Codes: 0308T, C1840.

Intravitreal Corticosteroid Implants – Medicare Advantage Policy Guideline

Last Published 06.01.2024

This policy addresses intravitreal corticosteroid implants, including Iluvien® (fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implant). Applicable Procedure Code: J7313.

Joint Procedures – Medicare Advantage Coverage Summary

Last Published 06.01.2024

This policy addresses core decompression for avascular necrosis, hip resurfacing arthroplasty (HRA), hip/knee/elbow/shoulder replacement surgery (arthroplasty), endoscopic cubital tunnel release, elbow, and radiofrequency ablation of shoulder, hip or knee. Applicable Procedure Codes: 21299, 23470, 23472, 23929, 24360, 24361, 24362, 24363, 24365, 25441, 25442, 25444, 25446, 25449, 27120, 27122, 27125, 27130, 27132, 27134, 27137, 27138, 27299, 27412, 27415, 27416, 27445, 27446, 27447, 27486, 27487, 27599, 27700, 27899, 29834, 29837, 29840, 29844, 29845, 29846, 29847, 29860, 29861, 29862, 29863, 29866, 29867, 29868, 29891, 29892, 29894, 29895, 29897, 29898, 29899, 29914, 29915, 29916, 29999, 64718, J7330.

Long-Term Wearable Electrocardiographic Monitoring – Medicare Advantage Policy Guideline

Last Published 06.01.2024

This policy addresses long-term wearable electrocardiographic monitoring. Applicable Procedure Codes: 93224, 93225, 93226, 93227, 93228, 93229, 93241, 93242, 93243, 93244, 93245, 93246, 93247, 93248, 93268, 93270, 93271, 93272.

Medications/Drugs (Outpatient/Part B) – Medicare Advantage Coverage Summary

Last Published 09.01.2024

This policy addresses outpatient medications/drugs, unlabeled use of Part B drugs, examples of covered and not covered medications/drugs, review at launch (RAL), and step therapy programs. Applicable Procedure Codes: 11980, J0596, J0597, J0598, J1290, J3490, Q2026.

Minimally Invasive Procedures for Gastric and Esophageal Diseases – Medicare Advantage Medical Policy

Last Published 08.01.2024

This policy addresses minimally invasive procedures for treating gastroesophageal reflux disease, including endoscopic procedures, the LINX® Reflux Management System, per oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM), and transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF). Applicable Procedures Codes: 43210, 43257, 43284, 43289, 43497, 43499, 43999, 49999.

Molecular Pathology/Genetic Testing Reported with Unlisted Codes – Medicare Advantage Policy Guideline

Last Published 08.01.2024

This policy addresses molecular pathology and genetic testing when reported with unlisted codes. Applicable Procedure Codes: 81479, 81599, 84999.

Molecular Pathology/Molecular Diagnostics/Genetic Testing – Medicare Advantage Coverage Summary

Last Published 08.01.2024

This policy addresses genetic testing and counseling, including tumor markers, cytogenetic studies, and molecular diagnostic genetic tests.

Molecular Pathology/Molecular Diagnostics/Genetic Testing – Medicare Advantage Policy Guideline

Last Published 08.01.2024

This policy addresses molecular and genetic tests that have proven efficacy in the diagnosis or treatment of medical conditions.

Neurologic Services and Procedures – Medicare Advantage Coverage Summary

Last Published 08.01.2024

This policy addresses neurologic services and procedures, neurophysiological studies and neuropsychological testing, including but not limited to surgical procedures, cranial treatments, and seizure treatments.

Non-Invasive Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR) for Ischemic Heart Disease – Medicare Advantage Medical Policy

Last Published 08.01.2024

This policy addresses noninvasive fractional flow reserve (FFR) derived from coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA), also known as FFR-ct, for the evaluation of ischemic heart disease/coronary artery disease. Applicable Procedure Codes: 0501T, 0502T, 0503T, 0504T, 75580.

Omnibus Codes – Medicare Advantage Coverage Summary

Last Published 09.01.2024

This policy addresses certain items/services that do not have Medicare coverage criteria.

Orthopedic Procedures, Devices, and Products – Medicare Advantage Coverage Summary

Last Published 06.01.2024

This policy addresses collagen meniscus implant, extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT), bone/soft tissue healing and fusion enhancement products, manipulation under anesthesia (MUA), unicondylar spacer devices, athletic pubalgia surgery, autologous chondrocyte transplantation (knee), osteochondral grafting (knee), and open osteochondral autograft (talus). Applicable Codes: 0054T, 0055T, 0101T, 0102T, 0232T, 20985, 21073, 22505, 23700, 25259, 26340, 27198, 27275, 27570, 27599, 27860, 28635, 28890, 29799, 49659, 49999, 97139, 97799, A9999, P9020.

Osteopathic Manipulations (OMT) – Medicare Advantage Medical Policy

Last Published 08.01.2024

This policy addresses osteopathic manipulative treatments (OMT). Applicable Procedure Codes: 98925, 98926, 98927, 98928, 98929.

Pain Management – Medicare Advantage Medical Policy

Last Published 09.01.2024

This policy addresses pain management, inpatient and outpatient pain rehabilitation programs, and related services. Applicable Procedure Codes: 0440T, 0441T, 0442T, 22899, 27599, 64405, 64454, 64624, 64625, 64628, 64629, 64722, 64744, 64999.

Percutaneous Coronary Interventions – Medicare Advantage Policy Guideline

Last Published 06.01.2024

This policy addresses percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Applicable Procedure Codes: 92920, 92921, 92924, 92925, 92928, 92929, 92933, 92934, 92937, 92938, 92941, 92943, 92944, 92973, 92974, 92975, 92978, 92979, 93571, 93572, C9600, C9601, C9602, C9603, C9604, C9605, C9606, C9607, C9608.

Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Device – Medicare Advantage Medical Policy

Last Published 08.01.2024

This policy addresses percutaneous insertion of an endovascular cardiac (ventricular) assist device. Applicable Procedure Codes: 33990, 33991, 33995.

Pharmacogenomics Testing – Medicare Advantage Medical Policy

Last Published 08.01.2024

This policy addresses pharmacogenomics testing (PGx). Applicable Procedure Codes: 0031U, 0032U, 0033U, 0117U, 0173U, 0175U, 81230, 81346, 81355.

Platelet Rich Plasma Injections for Non-Wound Injections – Medicare Advantage Policy Guideline

Last Published 09.01.2024

This policy addresses platelet rich plasma injections/applications for the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries or joint conditions. Applicable Procedure Codes: M0076, P9020.

Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scan – Medicare Advantage Policy Guideline

Last Published 06.01.2024

This policy addresses positron emission tomography (PET) scans.

Posturography – Medicare Advantage Policy Guideline

Last Published 06.01.2024

This policy addresses computerized dynamic posturography (CDP) for the treatment of neurologic disease and inherited disorders, peripheral vestibular disorders, and disequilibrium in the aging/elderly. Applicable Procedure Code: 92548.

Prostate Services and Procedures and Impotence Treatment – Medicare Advantage Coverage Summary

Last Published 08.01.2024

This policy addresses services and procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of prostate conditions and related impotence treatment. Applicable Codes: 37243, 52441, 52442, 52601, 52630, 52648, 53855, 55040, 55041, 55060, 55500, 55700, 55801, 55874, 55875, 55876, C9739, C9740, L8699.

Radiation and Oncologic Procedures – Medicare Advantage Coverage Summary

Last Published 09.01.2024

This policy addresses high-dose rate electronic brachytherapy, implantable beta-emitting microspheres for treatment of malignant tumors, transarterial chemoembolization, image guided radiation therapy (IGRT), special/associated services, standard radiation therapy (2D/3D), proton beam therapy (PBT), intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), stereotactic radiosurgery/stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), tumor treatment field therapy (TTFT), intraoperative hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy, and intraoperative radiation treatment (IORT) . Applicable Procedure Codes: 0394T, 0395T, 37243, 77014, 77280, 77331, 77370, 77371, 77372, 77373, 77385, 77386, 77387, 77399, 77401, 77402, 77407, 77412, 77424, 77425, 77469, 77470, 77520, 77522, 77523, 77525, 79445, A4555, E0766, G0339, G0340, G6001, G6002, G6003, G6004, G6005, G6006, G6007, G6008, G6009, G6010, G6011, G6012, G6013, G6014, G6015, G6016, G6017.

Radiologic Diagnostic Procedures – Medicare Advantage Coverage Summary

Last Published 06.01.2024

This policy addresses diagnostic radiological services (inpatient and outpatient). Applicable Procedure Codes: 76376, 76377, 78012, 78013, 78014, 78015, 78016, 78018, 78070, 78071, 78072, 78075, 78099, 78199, 78226, 78227, 78299, 78399, 78429, 78430, 78431, 78432, 78433, 78434, 78451, 78452, 78459, 78469, 78491, 78492, 78494, 78499, 78579, 78580, 78582, 78597, 78598, 78599, 78608, 78699, 78799, 78800, 78801, 78802, 78803, 78804, 78811, 78812, 78813, 78814, 78815, 78816, 78830, 78831, 78832, 78999.

Respiratory Services and Equipment – Medicare Advantage Coverage Summary

Last Published 08.01.2024

This policy addresses pulmonary rehabilitation services and home use of oxygen. Applicable Procedure Codes: 31660, 31661.

Skilled Nursing Facility, Rehabilitation, and Long-Term Acute Care Hospital – Medicare Advantage Medical Policy

Last Published 09.01.2024

This policy addresses outpatient rehabilitation therapy (including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology services), inpatient rehabilitation services, and other rehabilitation therapy services. Applicable Procedure Codes: 92507, 92508, 92526, 97012, 97016, 97018, 97022, 97024, 97026, 97028, 97032, 97035, 97036, 97110, 97039, 97110, 97112, 97113, 97116, 97124, 97139, 97140, 97150, 97164, 97168, 97530, 97533, 97535, 97537, 97542, 97545, 97546, 97550, 97755, 97761, 97799, G0283.

Skin Substitutes Grafts/Cellular and Tissue-Based Products (Injections and/or Applications) – Medicare Advantage Medical Policy

Last Published 09.01.2024

This policy addresses skin substitutes grafts/cellular and tissue-based products (CTP) and amniotic/placental derived product injections and/or applications for non-wound musculoskeletal indications.

Sleep Apnea Surgical Treatments – Medicare Advantage Medical Policy

Last Published 08.01.2024

This policy addresses sleep apnea surgical treatments. Applicable Procedure Codes: 21685, 41512, 41530, 41599, 42145.

Sleep Testing for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) (NCD 240.4.1) – Medicare Advantage Policy Guideline

Last Published 08.01.2024

This policy addresses sleep testing for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Applicable Procedure Codes: 95800, 95801, 95805, 95806, 95807, 95808, 95810, 95811, G0398, G0399, G0400.

Spinal Cord Stimulators for Chronic Pain – Medicare Advantage Medical Policy

Last Published 08.01.2024

This policy addresses the implantation of spinal cord stimulators (SCS) for the relief of chronic intractable pain. Applicable Procedure Codes: 63650, 63655, 63685.

Spine Procedures – Medicare Advantage Medical Policy

Last Published 08.01.2024

This policy addresses lumbar spinal fusion, cervical spinal fusion, allograft or synthetic bone graft materials, spinal decompression, interspinous process decompression, interlaminar lumbar instrumented fusion (ILIF), and percutaneous minimally invasive fusion. Applicable Procedure Codes: 0165T, 0200T, 0201T, 0219T, 0220T, 0221T, 0222T, 20930, 20931, 22206, 22207, 22212, 22222, 22214, 22224, 22510, 22511, 22512, 22513, 22514, 22515, 22532, 22533, 22556, 22558, 22610, 22612, 22630, 22633, 27279, 22800, 22802, 22804, 22808, 22810, 22812, 22818, 22819, 22830, 22842, 22849, 22850, 22852, 22854, 22855, 22856, 22857, 22858, 22859, 22860, 22861, 22862, 22867, 22868, 22869, 22870, 22899, 62287, 63003, 63005, 63012, 63016, 63017, 63030, 63042, 63046, 63047, 63050, 63051, 63055, 63056, 63064, 63077, 63085, 63087, 63090, 63101, 63102, 63170, 63173, 63185, 63190, 63191, 63197, 63200.

Surgical Procedures – Medicare Advantage Coverage Summary

Last Published 06.01.2024

This policy addresses multiple surgical procedures that utilize InterQual® coverage guidelines when no Medicare coverage criteria exists.

Testosterone Pellets (Testopel®) – Medicare Advantage Policy Guideline

Last Published 06.01.2024

This policy addresses injectable testosterone pellets (Testopel®). Applicable Procedure Codes: 11980, J3490.

Tier 2 Molecular Pathology Procedures – Medicare Advantage Policy Guideline

Last Published 08.01.2024

This policy addresses Tier 2 molecular pathology procedures, which are procedures not identified by Tier 1 molecular pathology procedures or other CPT codes. Applicable Procedure Codes: 81400, 81401, 81402, 81403, 81404, 81405, 81406, 81407, 81408.

Urinary and Fecal Incontinence: Diagnosis and Treatment – Medicare Advantage Medical Policy

Last Published 08.01.2024

This policy addresses diagnosis, treatments, and devices for urinary and fecal incontinence. Applicable Codes: 0672T, 53860, 53899, 55899, 58999, 64561, 64581, 64590, 64595, E2001.

Urogenital/Anogenital (UG/AG) Panels – Medicare Advantage Medical Policy

Last Published 08.01.2024

This policy addresses molecular urogenital/anogenital (UG/AG) panels for infectious disease pathogen identification testing. Applicable Procedure Codes: 0352U, 81513, 81514.

Uterine Services and Procedures – Medicare Advantage Medical Policy

Last Published 09.01.2024

This policy addresses uterine services and procedures. Applicable Procedure Codes: 0071T, 0072T, 37243, 58150, 58152, 58180, 58260, 58262, 58263, 58267, 58270, 58290, 58291, 58292, 58294, 58541, 58542, 58543, 58544, 58550, 58552, 58553, 58554, 58570, 58571, 58572, 58573, 58662, 58999, 59812, 59840.

Varicose Veins Treatment and Other Vein Embolization Procedures – Medicare Advantage Medical Policy

Last Published 09.01.2024

This policy addresses treatment of varicose veins including stab phlebectomy less than 10 incisions, endomechanical ablation of incompetent extremity veins, and embolization of the ovarian and iliac veins for pelvic congestion syndrome. Applicable Procedure Codes: 36473, 36474, 37241, 37799.

Vitamin D Testing – Medicare Advantage Medical Policy

Last Published 09.01.2024

This policy addresses testing for vitamin D deficiency. Applicable Procedure Code: 82652.

Xgeva®, Prolia® (Denosumab) – Medicare Advantage Policy Guideline

Last Published 06.01.2024

This policy addresses the use of Xgeva®, Prolia® (denosumab) for the treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women with a high risk of bone fractures. Applicable Procedure Code: J0897.

Xofigo® Radioactive Therapeutic Agent – Medicare Advantage Policy Guideline

Last Published 06.01.2024

This policy addresses the use of Xofigo® (radium Ra 223 dichloride) injection for the treatment of castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC), symptomatic bone metastases, and no known visceral metastatic disease. Applicable Procedure Codes: 79101, A9606.

Zoledronic Acid (Zometa® & Reclast®) – Medicare Advantage Policy Guideline

Last Published 06.01.2024

This policy addresses the use of zoledronic acid (Zometa® & Reclast®). Applicable Procedure Code: J3489.

For questions, please contact your local Network Management representative or call the Provider Services number on the back of the member’s health ID card.

Medicare Advantage Medical Policies Terms and Conditions

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These UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Medical Policies are applicable to UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Plans offered by UnitedHealthcare and its affiliates.

UnitedHealthcare has developed Medicare Advantage Medical Policies to assist us in administering health benefits. These Policies are provided for informational purposes and do not constitute medical advice. Treating physicians and healthcare providers are solely responsible for determining what care to provide to their patients. Members should always consult their physician before making any decisions about medical care.

Benefit coverage for health services is determined by the member specific benefit plan document and applicable laws that may require coverage for a specific service. The member specific benefit plan document identifies which services are covered, which are excluded, and which are subject to limitations. In the event of a conflict, the member specific benefit plan document supersedes the Medicare Advantage Medical Policy. Nothing in the Medicare Advantage Medical Policies is intended to be construed as an expansion of benefits beyond the benefits specified in the member specific benefit plan document. For more information on a specific member's benefit coverage, please call the customer service number on the back of the member ID card or refer to the Administrative Guide.

UnitedHealthcare follows Medicare coverage guidelines and regularly updates its Medicare Advantage Medical Policies to comply with changes in Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) policy/guidelines. Medicare Advantage Medical Policies are subject to change based upon changes in Medicare's coverage requirements, changes in scientific knowledge and technology, and evolving practice patterns. Providers are responsible for reviewing the CMS Medicare Coverage Center guidance. In the event there is a conflict between these policies and the CMS Medicare Coverage Center guidance, the CMS Medicare Coverage Center guidance will govern.

In the absence of an applicable National Coverage Determination (NCD), Local Coverage Determination (LCD), or other applicable Medicare guidelines, UnitedHealthcare may develop and apply internal coverage criteria as referenced in our Medicare Advantage Medical Policies. Internal coverage criteria are based on current evidence in widely used treatment guidelines or clinical literature. Widely used treatment guidelines are those developed by organizations representing clinical medical specialties and refers to guidelines for the treatment of specific diseases or conditions. Clinical literature includes large, randomized controlled trials or prospective cohort studies with clear results, published in a peer-reviewed journal, and specifically designed to answer the relevant clinical question, or large systematic reviews or meta-analyses summarizing the literature of the specific clinical question.

UnitedHealthcare's Medicare Advantage Medical Policies do not include notations regarding prior authorization requirements. View a list of services that are subject to notification/prior authorization requirements.

Medicare Advantage Medical Policies are developed as needed, regularly reviewed and updated, and subject to change. They represent a portion of the resources used to support UnitedHealthcare coverage decision making. UnitedHealthcare may modify these policies at any time by publishing a new version of the Medicare Advantage Medical Policies on this website. The information presented in the Medicare Advantage Medical Policies is believed to be accurate and current as of the date of publication.

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