Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of California prior authorization 93146

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of California prior authorization for 93146: Interrogation device evaluation (in person), carotid sinus baroreflex activation therapy (BAT) modulation system including telemetric iterative communication with the implantable device to monitor device diagnostics and programmed therapy values, with interpretation and report (e.g., battery status, lead impedance, pulse amplitude, pulse width, therapy frequency, pathway mode, burst mode, therapy start/stop times each day); with programming, including optimization of tolerated therapeutic level setting

Code
93146
Description
Interrogation device evaluation (in person), carotid sinus baroreflex activation therapy (BAT) modulation system including telemetric iterative communication with the implantable device to monitor device diagnostics and programmed therapy values, with interpretation and report (e.g., battery status, lead impedance, pulse amplitude, pulse width, therapy frequency, pathway mode, burst mode, therapy start/stop times each day); with programming, including optimization of tolerated therapeutic level setting
Source
California PPO Prior Authorization List, Pg 49 Original policy

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