Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of California prior authorization 17999

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of California prior authorization for 17999: Unlisted procedure, skin, mucous membrane and subcutaneous tissue [when specified as other abdominoplasty, excision excessive skin and subcutaneous tissue, including lipectomy, of abdomen] or [when specified as permanent hair removal by laser] or [when specified as implantation of biologic implants for soft tissue reinforcement in tissues other than breast and trunk] or [when specified as aesthetic flat chest closure or chest wall reconstruction after breast surgery] or [when specified as laser treatment of onychomycosis] or [when specified as percutaneous ultrasound ablation of subcutaneous tissue] or [when specified as application of prademagene zamikeracel (Zevaskyn) genetically engineered autologous cell therapy] or [when specified as harvesting or administration of stem cells for therapy to repair damaged cells or body tissues]

Code
17999
Description
Unlisted procedure, skin, mucous membrane and subcutaneous tissue [when specified as other abdominoplasty, excision excessive skin and subcutaneous tissue, including lipectomy, of abdomen] or [when specified as permanent hair removal by laser] or [when specified as implantation of biologic implants for soft tissue reinforcement in tissues other than breast and trunk] or [when specified as aesthetic flat chest closure or chest wall reconstruction after breast surgery] or [when specified as laser treatment of onychomycosis] or [when specified as percutaneous ultrasound ablation of subcutaneous tissue] or [when specified as application of prademagene zamikeracel (Zevaskyn) genetically engineered autologous cell therapy] or [when specified as harvesting or administration of stem cells for therapy to repair damaged cells or body tissues]
Source
California PPO Prior Authorization List, Pg 2 Original policy

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