Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New Hampshire prior authorization, page 23

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Each row is one code from the public prior authorization list. The description is the procedure or service name on that source row. This is not a coverage decision.

Prior authorization codes

Prior authorization codes
CodeDescriptionSource
29860Arthroscopy, hip, diagnostic with or without synovial biopsy (separate procedure)New Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 102 Original policy
29861Arthroscopy, hip, surgical; with removal of loose body or foreign bodyNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 102 Original policy
29862Arthroscopy, hip, surgical; with debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), abrasion arthroplasty, and/or resection of labrumNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 102 Original policy
29863Arthroscopy, hip, surgical; with synovectomyNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 102 Original policy
29866Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; osteochondral autograft(s) (eg, mosaicplasty) (includes harvesting of the autograft[s])New Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 102 Original policy
29867Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; osteochondral allograft (eg, mosaicplasty)New Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 102 Original policy
29868Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; meniscal transplantation (includes arthrotomy for meniscal insertion), medial or lateralNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 102 Original policy
29870Arthroscopy, knee, diagnostic, with or without synovial biopsy (separate procedure)New Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 102 Original policy
29871Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; for infection, lavage and drainageNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 102 Original policy
29873Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with lateral releaseNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 102 Original policy
29874Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; for removal of loose body or foreign body (eg, osteochondritis dissecans fragmentation, chondral fragmentation)New Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 103 Original policy
29875Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; synovectomy, limited (eg, plica or shelf resection) (separate procedure)New Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 103 Original policy
29876Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; synovectomy, major, 2 or more compartments (eg, medial or lateral)New Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 103 Original policy
29877Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty)New Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 103 Original policy
29879Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; abrasion arthroplasty (includes chondroplasty where necessary) or multiple drilling or microfractureNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 103 Original policy
29880Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial AND lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performedNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 103 Original policy
29881Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial OR lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performedNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 103 Original policy
29882Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair (medial OR lateral)New Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 103 Original policy
29883Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair (medial AND lateral)New Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 103 Original policy
29884Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with lysis of adhesions, with or without manipulation (separate procedure)New Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 103 Original policy
29885Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; drilling for osteochondritis dissecans with bone grafting, with or without internal fixation (including debridement of base of lesion)New Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 103 Original policy
29886Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; drilling for intact osteochondritis dissecans lesionNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 103 Original policy
29887Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; drilling for intact osteochondritis dissecans lesion with internal fixationNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 103 Original policy
29888Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstructionNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 103 Original policy
29889Arthroscopically aided posterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstructionNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 103 Original policy
29892Arthroscopically aided repair of large osteochondritis dissecans lesion, talar dome fracture, or tibial plafond fracture, with or without internal fixation (includes arthroscopy)New Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 104 Original policy
29914Arthroscopy, hip, surgical; with femoroplasty (ie, treatment of cam lesion)New Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 104 Original policy
29915Arthroscopy, subtalar joint, surgical; with acetabuloplasty (ie, treatment of pincer lesion)New Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 104 Original policy
29916Arthroscopy, hip, surgical; with labral repairNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 104 Original policy
30120Excision or surgical planing of skin of nose for rhinophymaNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 104 Original policy
30400Rhinoplasty, primary; lateral and alar cartilages and/or elevation of nasal tipNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 104 Original policy
30410Rhinoplasty, primary; complete, external parts including bony pyramid, lateral and alar cartilages, and/or elevation of nasal tipNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 104 Original policy
30420Rhinoplasty, primary; including major septal repairNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 104 Original policy
30430Rhinoplasty, secondary; minor revision (small amount of nasal tip work)New Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 104 Original policy
30435Rhinoplasty, secondary; intermediate revision (bony work with osteotomies)New Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 104 Original policy
30450Rhinoplasty, secondary; major revision (nasal tip work and osteotomies)New Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 104 Original policy
30468Repair of nasal valve collapse with subcutaneous/submucosal lateral wall implant(s)New Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 104 Original policy
30469Repair of nasal valve collapse with low energy, temperature-controlled (ie, radiofrequency) subcutaneous/submucosal remodelingNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 104 Original policy
31242Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with destruction by radiofrequency ablation, posterior nasal nerveNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 104 Original policy
31243Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with destruction by cryoablation, posterior nasal nerveNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 104 Original policy
31574Laryngoscopy, flexible; with injection(s) for augmentation (eg, percutaneous, transoral), unilateralNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 104 Original policy
31643Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with placement of catheter(s) for intracavitary radioelement applicationNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 104 Original policy
31660Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial thermoplasty, 1 lobeNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 104 Original policy
31661Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial thermoplasty, 2 or more lobesNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 105 Original policy
32701Thoracic target(s) delineation for stereotactic body radiation therapy (SRS/SBRT), (photon or particle beam), entire course of treatmentNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 105 Original policy
32850Donor pneumonectomy(s) (including cold preservation), from cadaver donorNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 105 Original policy
32851Lung transplant, single; without cardiopulmonary bypassNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 105 Original policy
32852Lung transplant, single; with cardiopulmonary bypassNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 105 Original policy
32853Lung transplant, double (bilateral sequential or en bloc); without cardiopulmonary bypassNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 105 Original policy
32854Lung transplant, double (bilateral sequential or en bloc); with cardiopulmonary bypassNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 105 Original policy

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