Cigna Medical Policy Updates – November 2022

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November 2022 Cigna Medical Policy Policy Updates:

• Abortion
• Adoptive Immunotherapy
• Authorized Generics
• Biofeedback
• Biofeedback
• Clinical Trials
• Cochlear and Auditory Brainstem Implants
• Cognitive Rehabilitation
• Comparative Genomic Hybridization (CGH)/Chromosomal Microarray Analysis (CMA) for Selected Hereditary Conditions
• Corneal Remodeling for Refractive Errors
• Custodial and Non-Skilled Services
• Deep Brain, Motor Cortex and Responsive Cortical Stimulation
• Discography
• Electrical Stimulation Therapy and Home Devices
• Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) for Musculoskeletal Conditions and Soft Tissue Wounds
• Fecal Bacteriotherapy
• Flow Cytometry
• Gastric Pacing/Gastric Electrical Stimulation (GES)
• Genetic Testing Collateral Document
• Genetic Testing for Hereditary Cardiomyopathies and Arrhythmias
• Genetic Testing for Reproductive Carrier Screening and Prenatal Diagnosis
• Hearing Aids
• Intraoperative Monitoring
• Kidney Transplantation, Pancreas-Kidney Transplantation, and Pancreas Transplantation Alone
• Male Sexual Dysfunction Treatment: Non-pharmacologic
• Malignant Melanoma Surveillance Technologies
• Manipulation Under Anesthesia
• Neck Imaging Guidelines
• Neuropsychological Testing
• Nonpharmacological Treatments for Atrial Fibrillation
• Nucleic Acid Pathogen Testing
• Nucleic Acid Pathogen Testing
• Occupational Therapy
• Omnibus Codes
• Omnibus Codes
• Oncology Imaging Amendment to Cigna-eviCore General Oncology Imaging Guideline
• Orthognathic Surgery
• Orthotic Devices and Shoes
• Pediatric Cardiac Imaging Guidelines
• Pediatric Chest Imaging Guidelines
• Pediatric Head Imaging Guidelines
• Pediatric Neck Imaging Guidelines
• Pediatric Oncology Imaging Guidelines
• Pediatric Pelvis Imaging Guidelines
• Pediatric Spine Imaging Guidelines
• Pelvis Imaging Amendment to Cigna-eviCore General Pelvis Imaging Guideline
• Physical Performance Test or Measurement
• Preventive Care Services
• Sacral Nerve and Tibial Nerve Stimulation for Urinary Voiding Dysfunction, Fecal Incontinence and Constipation
• Staff-Assisted Home Hemodialysis
• Subtalar Arthroereisis
• Surgical Treatment of Gynecomastia
• Surgical Treatments for Lymphedema and Lipedema
• Surgical Treatments for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
• Tissue-Engineered Skin Substitutes
• Transcatheter Closure of Cardiovascular Defects
• Transcatheter Heart Valve Procedures
• Transplantation Donor Charges
• Transthoracic Echocardiography in Adults
• Transthoracic Echocardiography in Children
• Varicose Vein Treatments

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