Geisinger Health Plan Medical Policy Updates – June 2018

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June 2018 Medical Policy Updates:

• MP004 Biofeedback for Non-behavioral Health Indications
• MP040 Somnoplasty Coblation Radiofrequency Ablation
• MP049 Visual Field Testing
• MP054 Prophylactic Mastectomy
• MP057 Prophylactic Oophorectomy
• MP065 Obesity Surgery
• MP072 Percutaneous Disc Decompression Nucleoplasty
• MP093 Cystourethroscopy with Insertion of Urethral Stent
• MP097 Genetic Testing for BRCA1 or BRCA2 for Breast or Ovarian Cancer
• MP098 Genetic Testing Related to Colorectal Cancer
• MP101 GliaSite Radiation Therapy
• MP129 Total Parenteral Nutrition
• MP131 Vitalstim
• MP135 Osseointegrated Hearing Device eg Bone Anchored hearing Aid BAHA Hearing Device
• MP146 Sympathetic Therapy
• MP150 Carotid Artery Stent
• MP154 Transanal Radiofrequency Therapy for Fecal Incontinence Secca
• MP193 Microvolt T-wave Alternans
• MP199 Corneal Pachymetry
• MP204 Nasal and Sinus Surgery
• MP213 Computerized Corneal Topography
• MP218 Serum Antibodies for the Diagnosis of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• MP228 Human Papillomavirus HPV DNA Testing
• MP232 Autism Spectrum Disorder – Evaluation and Medical Management
• MP256 Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication
• MP259 Phototherapy for the Treatment of Dermatological Conditions
• MP273 Prolaris Post-Prostatectomy Test
• MP277 Vision Therapy   Orthoptics
• MP289 Treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome
• MP290 Fecal Microbiota Transplantation
• MP294 Intercostal Nerve Block

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