Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New Hampshire prior authorization, page 28

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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
47146Backbench reconstruction of cadaver or living donor liver graft prior to allotransplantation; venous anastomosis, eachNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 121 Original policy
47147Backbench reconstruction of cadaver or living donor liver graft prior to allotransplantation; arterial anastomosis, eachNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 121 Original policy
48160Pancreatectomy, total or subtotal, with autologous transplantation of pancreas or pancreatic islet cellsNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 121 Original policy
48550Donor pancreatectomy (including cold preservation), with or without duodenal segment for transplantationNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 121 Original policy
48551Backbench standard preparation of cadaver donor pancreas allograft prior to transplantation, including dissection of allograft from surrounding soft tissues, splenectomy, duodenotomy, ligation of bile duct, ligation of mesenteric vessels, and Y-graft arterial anastomoses from iliac artery to superior mesenteric artery and to splenic arteryNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 121 Original policy
48552Backbench reconstruction of cadaver donor pancreas allograft prior to transplantation, venous anastomosis, eachNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 121 Original policy
48554Transplantation of pancreatic allograftNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 121 Original policy
48556Removal of transplanted pancreatic allograftNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 121 Original policy
49906Free omental flap with microvascular anastomosisNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 121 Original policy
50250Ablation, open, 1 or more renal mass lesion(s), cryosurgical, including intraoperative ultrasound guidance and monitoring, if performedNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 121 Original policy
50300Donor nephrectomy (including cold preservation); from cadaver donor, unilateral or bilateralNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 121 Original policy
50320Donor nephrectomy (including cold preservation); open, from living donorNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 121 Original policy
50323Backbench standard preparation of cadaver donor renal allograft prior to transplantation, including dissection and removal of perinephric fat, diaphragmatic and retroperitoneal attachments, excision of adrenal gland, and preparation of ureter(s), renal vein(s), and renal artery(s), ligating branches, as necessaryNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 121 Original policy
50325Backbench standard preparation of living donor renal allograft (open or laparoscopic) prior to transplantation, including dissection and removal of perinephric fat and preparation of ureter(s), renal vein(s), and renal artery(s), ligating branches, as necessaryNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 122 Original policy
50327Backbench reconstruction of cadaver or living donor renal allograft prior to transplantation; venous anastomosis, eachNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 122 Original policy
50328Backbench reconstruction of cadaver or living donor renal allograft prior to transplantation; arterial anastomosis, eachNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 122 Original policy
50329Backbench reconstruction of cadaver or living donor renal allograft prior to transplantation; ureteral anastomosis, eachNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 122 Original policy
50340Recipient nephrectomy (separate procedure)New Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 122 Original policy
50360Renal allotransplantation, implantation of graft; without recipient nephrectomyNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 122 Original policy
50365Renal allotransplantation, implantation of graft; with recipient nephrectomyNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 122 Original policy
50370Removal of transplanted renal allograftNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 122 Original policy
50542Laparoscopy, surgical; ablation of renal mass lesion(s), including intraoperative ultrasound guidance and monitoring, when performedNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 122 Original policy
50547Laparoscopy, surgical; donor nephrectomy (including cold preservation), from living donorNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 122 Original policy
50592Ablation, 1 or more renal tumor(s), percutaneous, unilateral, radiofrequencyNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 122 Original policy
50593Ablation, renal tumor(s), unilateral, presutaneous cryotherapyNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 122 Original policy
51715Endoscopic injection of implant material into the submucosal tissues of the urethra and/or bladder neckNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 122 Original policy
53445Insertion of inflatable urethral/bladder neck sphincter, including placement of pump, reservoir, and cuffNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 122 Original policy
53446Removal of inflatable urethral/bladder neck sphincter, including pump, reservoir, and cuffNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 122 Original policy
53447Removal and replacement of inflatable urethral/bladder neck sphincter including pump, reservoir, and cuff at the same operative sessionNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 122 Original policy
53448Removal and replacement of inflatable urethral/bladder neck sphincter including pump, reservoir, and cuff through an infected field at the same operative session including irrigation and debridement of infected tissueNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 123 Original policy
53449Repair of inflatable urethral/bladder neck sphincter, including pump, reservoir, and cuffNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 123 Original policy
53451Periurethral transperineal adjustable balloon continence device; bilateral insertion, including cystourethroscopy and imaging guidanceNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 123 Original policy
53452Periurethral transperineal adjustable balloon continence device; unilateral insertion, including cystourethroscopy and imaging guidanceNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 123 Original policy
53453Periurethral transperineal adjustable balloon continence device; removal, each balloonNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 123 Original policy
53454Periurethral transperineal adjustable balloon continence device; percutaneous adjustment of balloon(s) fluid volumeNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 123 Original policy
53850Transurethral destruction of prostate tissue; by microwave thermotherapyNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 123 Original policy
53852Transurethral destruction of prostate tissue; by radiofrequency thermotherapyNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 123 Original policy
53860Transurethral radiofrequency micro- remodeling of the female bladder neck and proximal urethra for stress urinary incontinenceNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 123 Original policy
54125Amputation of penis; completeNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 123 Original policy
54360Plastic operation on penis to correct angulationNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 123 Original policy
54400Insertion of penile prosthesis; non- inflatable (semi-rigid)New Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 123 Original policy
54401Insertion of penile prosthesis; inflatable (self-contained)New Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 123 Original policy
54405Insertion of multi-component, inflatable penile prosthesis, including placement of pump, cylinders, and reservoirNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 123 Original policy
54440Plastic operation of penis for injuryNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 123 Original policy
54520Orchiectomy, simple (including subcapsular), with or without testicular prosthesis, scrotal or inguinal approachNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 123 Original policy
54660Insertion of testicular prosthesis (separate procedure)New Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 123 Original policy
54690Laparoscopy, surgical; orchiectomyNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 123 Original policy
55180Scrotoplasty; complicatedNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 123 Original policy
55706Biopsies, prostate, needle, transperineal, stereotactic template guided saturation sampling, including imaging guidanceNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 123 Original policy
55860Exposure of prostate, any approach, for insertion of radioactive substanceNew Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 124 Original policy

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