Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia policy

CG-MED-23 Home Health

CG-MED-23 Home Health is a public Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia policy (policy CG-MED-23). It lists 128 CPT or HCPCS codes, 127 of them on the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia prior authorization list. Not a coverage decision; the payer's own document governs.

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Payer
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia
Policy number
CG-MED-23
Line of business
Commercial
Source
www.anthem.com

Codes in this policy

The CPT and HCPCS codes the policy names. A policy can name a code it excludes. Prior authorization status is from the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia prior authorization list.

CodePrior authorizationDescription on the prior authorization listOther Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia policies
99500On the listHome Visit, Prenat Monitor Assess, Fetal Heart Rate, Non-Stress Test, Uterine, Gestat Diabet MonitorPolicies naming 99500
99503On the listHome Visit, Respiratory Therapy Care (Bronchodilator, Oxygen Therapy, Resp Assess, Apnea Eval)Policies naming 99503
99504On the listHome Visit, Mechanical Ventilation CarePolicies naming 99504
99505On the listHome Visit, Stoma Care & Maintenance, Colostomy, CystostomyPolicies naming 99505
99506On the listHome Visit, Im InjectionsPolicies naming 99506
99507On the listHome Visit, Care & Maintenance Catheter(S) (Therapy, Drainage, Enteral)Policies naming 99507
99509On the listHome Visit, Assistance W/Activities Daily Living & Personal CarePolicies naming 99509
99511On the listHome Visit, Fecal Impaction Management & Enema AdministrationPolicies naming 99511
99512On the listHome Visit, HemodialysisPolicies naming 99512
99600On the listUnlisted Home Visit Service/ProcedurePolicies naming 99600
99601On the listHome infusion/specialty drug administration, per visit (up to 2 hours)Policies naming 99601
99602On the listHome infusion/specialty drug administration, per visit (up to 2 hours); each additional hour (List separately in additioPolicies naming 99602
G0068On the listProfessional services for the administration of anti-infective, pain management, chelation, pulmonary hypertension, and/or inotropic infusion drug(s) for each infusion drug adPolicies naming G0068
G0069On the listProfessional services for the administration of subcutaneous immunotherapy for each infusion drug administration calendar day in the individual's home, each 15 minutesPolicies naming G0069
G0070On the listProfessional services for the administration of chemotherapy for each infusion drug administration calendar day in the individual's home, each 15 minutesPolicies naming G0070
G0088On the listProfessional services, initial visit, for the administration of anti-infective, pain management, chelation, pulmonary hypertension, inotropic, or other intravenous infusion drPolicies naming G0088
G0089On the listProfessional services, initial visit, for the administration of subcutaneous immunotherapy or other subcutaneous infusion drug or biological for each infusion drug administratPolicies naming G0089
G0090On the listProfessional services, initial visit, for the administration of intravenous chemotherapy or other highly complex infusion drug or biological for each infusion drug administratPolicies naming G0090
G0151On the listServices performed by a qualified physical therapist in the home health or hospice setting, each 15 minutesPolicies naming G0151
G0152On the listServices performed by a qualified occupational therapist in the home health or hospice setting, each 15 minutesPolicies naming G0152
G0153On the listServices performed by a qualified speech-language pathologist in the home health or hospice setting, each 15 minutesPolicies naming G0153
G0155On the listServices Of Clinical Social Worker In Home Health Or Hospice Settings, Each 15 MinutesPolicies naming G0155
G0156On the listServices Of Home Health/Hospice Aide In Home Health Or Hospice Settings, Each 15 MinutesPolicies naming G0156
G0157On the listServices performed by a qualified physical therapist assistant in the home health or hospice setting, each 15 minutesPolicies naming G0157
G0158On the listServices performed by a qualified occupational therapist assistant in the home health or hospice setting, each 15 minutesPolicies naming G0158
G0159On the listServices performed by a qualified physical therapist, in the home health setting, in the establishment or delivery of a safe and effective physical therapy maintenance programPolicies naming G0159
G0160On the listServices performed by a qualified occupational therapist, in the home health setting, in the establishment or delivery of a safe and effective occupational therapy maintenancePolicies naming G0160
G0161On the listServices performed by a qualified speech-language pathologist, in the home health setting, in the establishment or delivery of a safe and effective speech-language pathology mPolicies naming G0161
G0162On the listSkilled services by a registered nurse (RN) for management & evaluation of the plan of care; each 15 minutes (the patient's underlying condition or complication requires an RNPolicies naming G0162
G0299On the listDirect skilled nursing services of a registered nurse (RN) in the home health or hospice setting, each 15 minutesPolicies naming G0299
G0300On the listDirect skilled nursing services of a license practical nurse (LPN) in the home health or hospice setting, each 15 minutesPolicies naming G0300
G0320On the listHome health services furnished using synchronous telemedicine rendered via a real-time two- way audio and video telecommunications systemPolicies naming G0320
G0321On the listHome health services furnished using synchronous telemedicine rendered via telephone or other real-time interactive audio-only telecommunications systemPolicies naming G0321
G0322On the listThe collection of physiologic data digitally stored and/or transmitted by the patient to the home health agency (i.e., remote patient monitoring)Policies naming G0322
G0493Not listedPolicies naming G0493
G0494On the listSkilled services of a licensed practical nurse (lpn) for the observation and assessment of the patient's condition, each 15 minutes (the change in the patient's condition requPolicies naming G0494
G0495On the listSkilled services of a registered nurse (rn), in the training and/or education of a patient or family member, in the home health or hospice setting, each 15 minutesPolicies naming G0495
G0496On the listSkilled services of a licensed practical nurse (lpn), in the training and/or education of a patient or family member, in the home health or hospice setting, each 15 minutesPolicies naming G0496
G2168On the listServices performed by a physical therapist assistant in the home health setting in the delivery of a safe and effective physical therapy maintenance program, each 15 minutesPolicies naming G2168
G2169On the listServices performed by an occupational therapist assistant in the home health setting in the delivery of a safe and effective occupational therapy maintenance program, each 15Policies naming G2169
Q5001On the listHospice or home health care provided in patient's home/residencePolicies naming Q5001
Q5002On the listHospice or home health care provided in assisted living facilityPolicies naming Q5002
Q5009On the listHospice or home health care provided in place not otherwise specified (nos)Policies naming Q5009
S5035On the listHome infusion therapy, routine service of infusion device (e.g., pump maintenance)Policies naming S5035
S5036On the listHome infusion therapy, repair of infusion device (e.g., pump repair)Policies naming S5036
S5108On the listHome care training to home care client, per 15 minutesPolicies naming S5108
S5109On the listHome care training to home care client, per 15 minutes per sessionPolicies naming S5109
S5110On the listHome Care Training, Family, Per 15 MinutesPolicies naming S5110
S5111On the listHome Care Training, Family, Per SessionPolicies naming S5111
S5115On the listHome Care Training, Non-Family, Per 15 MinutesPolicies naming S5115
S5116On the listHome Care Training, Non-Family, Per SessionPolicies naming S5116
S5180On the listHome Health Respiratory Therapy, Initial EvaluationPolicies naming S5180
S5181On the listHome Health Respiratory Therapy, NOS, Per DiemPolicies naming S5181
S5497On the listHome infusion therapy, catheter care/maintenance, not otherwise classifiedPolicies naming S5497
S5498On the listHome infusion therapy, catheter care/maintenance, simple (single lumen)Policies naming S5498
S5501On the listHome infusion therapy, catheter care/maintenance, complex (more than one lumen)Policies naming S5501
S5502On the listHome infusion therapy, catheter care/maintenance, implanted access devicePolicies naming S5502
S5517On the listHome infusion therapy, all supplies necessary for restoration of catheter potency or declottingPolicies naming S5517
S5518On the listHome infusion therapy, all supplies necessary for catheter repairPolicies naming S5518
S5520On the listHome infusion therapy, all supplies (including catheter) necessary for a peripherally inserted central venous catheter (Policies naming S5520
S5521On the listHome infusion therapy, all supplies (including catheter) necessary for midline catheter insertionPolicies naming S5521
S5522On the listHome infusion therapy, insertion of peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC), nursing services only (no suppPolicies naming S5522
S5523On the listHome infusion therapy, insertion of midline central venous catheter, nursing services only (no supplies or catheter inclPolicies naming S5523
S9061On the listMedical Supplies And EquipmePolicies naming S9061
S9097On the listHome Visit For Wound CarePolicies naming S9097
S9122On the listHome health aide or certified nurse assistant, providing care in the home; per hourPolicies naming S9122
S9123On the listNursing care, in the home; by registered nurse, per hour (use for general nursing care only, not to be used when CPT codPolicies naming S9123
S9124On the listNursing care, in the home; by licensed practical nurse, per hourPolicies naming S9124
S9127On the listSocial Work Visit, In The HoPolicies naming S9127
S9128On the listSpeech Therapy, In The HomePolicies naming S9128
S9129On the listOccupational Therapy, In ThePolicies naming S9129
S9131On the listPhysical therapy, in the home, per diemPolicies naming S9131
S9209On the listHome management of preterm premature rupture of membranes (pprom)Policies naming S9209
S9211On the listHome management of gestational hypertensionPolicies naming S9211
S9212On the listHome management of postpartum hypertensionPolicies naming S9212
S9213On the listHome management of preeclampsiaPolicies naming S9213
S9214On the listHome management of gestational diabetesPolicies naming S9214
S9325On the listHome infusion therapy, pain management infusion (do not use this code with S9326, S9327 or S9328)Policies naming S9325
S9326On the listHome infusion therapy, continuous pain management infusionPolicies naming S9326
S9327On the listHome infusion therapy, intermittent pain management infusionPolicies naming S9327
S9328On the listHome infusion therapy, implanted pump pain management infusionPolicies naming S9328
S9329On the listHome infusion therapy, chemotherapy infusion (do not use this code with S9330 or S9331)Policies naming S9329
S9330On the listHome infusion therapy, continuous chemotherapy infusionPolicies naming S9330
S9331On the listHome infusion therapy, intermittent chemotherapy infusionPolicies naming S9331
S9336On the listHome infusion therapy, continuous anticoagulant infusion therapy (e.g., Heparin)Policies naming S9336
S9338On the listHome infusion therapy, immunotherapy therapyPolicies naming S9338
S9345On the listHome infusion therapy, anti-hemophilic agent infusion therapy (e.g., factor VIII)Policies naming S9345
S9346On the listHome infusion therapy, alpha-1-proteinase inhibitor (e.g., Prolastin)Policies naming S9346
S9348On the listHome infusion therapy, sympathomimetic/inotropic agent infusion therapy (e,g. Dobutamine)Policies naming S9348
S9351On the listHome infusion therapy, continuous or intermittent anti-emetic infusion therapy; administrative services, professional phPolicies naming S9351
S9353On the listHome infusion therapy, continuous insulin infusion therapyPolicies naming S9353
S9357On the listHome infusion therapy, enzyme replacement intravenous therapy; (e.g., Imiglucerase)Policies naming S9357
S9361On the listHome infusion therapy, diuretic intravenous therapyPolicies naming S9361
S9363On the listHome infusion therapy, anti-spasmotic intravenous therapyPolicies naming S9363
S9364On the listHome infusion therapy, total parenteral nutrition (TPN) (do not use with home infusion codes S9365-S9368 using daily volPolicies naming S9364
S9365On the listHome infusion therapy, total parenteral nutrition (TPN); one liter per dayPolicies naming S9365
S9366On the listHome infusion therapy, total parenteral nutrition (TPN); more than one liter but no more than two liters per dayPolicies naming S9366
S9367On the listHome infusion therapy, total parenteral nutrition (TPN); more than two liter but no more than three liters per dayPolicies naming S9367
S9368On the listHome infusion therapy, total parenteral nutrition (TPN); more than three liter per dayPolicies naming S9368
S9370On the listHome therapy, intermittent anti-emetic injection therapyPolicies naming S9370
S9372On the listHome infusion therapy, intermittent anticoagulant injection therapy; (e.g., Heparin); (do not use this code for flushingPolicies naming S9372
S9373On the listHome infusion therapy, hydration therapy (do not use with hydration therapy codes S9374- S9377 using daily volume scales)Policies naming S9373
S9374On the listHome infusion therapy, hydration therapy; one liter per dayPolicies naming S9374
S9375On the listHome infusion therapy, hydration therapy; more than one liter but no more than two liters per dayPolicies naming S9375
S9376On the listHome infusion therapy, hydration therapy; more than two liters but no more than three liters per dayPolicies naming S9376
S9377On the listHome infusion therapy, hydration therapy; more than three liters per dayPolicies naming S9377
S9379On the listHome infusion therapy, infusion therapy, not otherwise classified; administrative services, professional pharmacy servicPolicies naming S9379
S9490On the listHome infusion therapy, corticosteroid infusion; administrative services, professional pharmacy services, care coordinatiPolicies naming S9490
S9494On the listHome infusion therapy, antibiotic, antiviral, or antifungal therapy (do not use with home infusion codes for hourly dosiPolicies naming S9494
S9497On the listHome infusion therapy, antibiotic, antiviral, or antifungal therapy; once every three hoursPolicies naming S9497
S9500On the listHome infusion therapy, antibiotic, antiviral, or antifungal therapy; once every 24 hoursPolicies naming S9500
S9501On the listHome infusion therapy, antibiotic, antiviral, or antifungal therapy; once every 12 hoursPolicies naming S9501
S9502On the listHome infusion therapy, antibiotic, antiviral, or antifungal therapy; once every 8 hoursPolicies naming S9502
S9503On the listHome infusion therapy, antibiotic, antiviral, or antifungal therapy; once every six hoursPolicies naming S9503
S9504On the listHome infusion therapy, antibiotic, antiviral, or antifungal therapy; once every four hoursPolicies naming S9504
S9538On the listHome transfusion of blood product(s) (blood products, drugs and nursing visits coded separately), per diemPolicies naming S9538
S9542On the listHome injectable therapy; not otherwise classifiedPolicies naming S9542
S9560On the listHome injectable therapy; hormonal therapy (e.g., leuprolide, goserelin) (drugs and nursing visits coded separately), perPolicies naming S9560
S9590On the listHome Therpay, Irrigation Therpay (E.G. Sterile Irrigation Of An OrganPolicies naming S9590
S9810On the listHome therapy; professional pharmacy service for provision of infusion, specialty drug administration, and/or disease staPolicies naming S9810
T1001On the listNursing assessment/evaluationPolicies naming T1001
T1002On the listRN services, up to 15 minutesPolicies naming T1002
T1003On the listLPN/LVN services, up to 15 minutesPolicies naming T1003
T1004On the listServices of a qualified nursing aide, up to 15 minutesPolicies naming T1004
T1021On the listHome Health Aide Or Certified Nurse Assistant, Per VisitPolicies naming T1021
T1022On the listContracted Home Health Agency Services, All Services Provided Under CoPolicies naming T1022
T1030On the listNursing Care, In The Home, By Registered Nurse, Per DiemPolicies naming T1030
T1031On the listNursing Care, In The Home, By Licensed Practical Nurse, Per DiemPolicies naming T1031

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