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Clinical Policies

Important Notice

The Clinical Policies do not constitute medical advice.  Clinical policies are one set of guidelines used to assist in administering health plan benefits, either by prior authorization or payment rules.  They include but are not limited to policies relating to evolving medical technologies and procedures, as well as pharmacy policies.  Clinical policies help identify whether services are medically necessary based on information found in generally accepted standards of medical practice; peer-reviewed medical literature; government agency/program approval status; evidence-based guidelines and positions of leading national health professional organizations; views of physicians practicing in relevant clinical areas affected by the policy; and other available clinical information. 

All policies found in the Clinical Policy Manual apply to health plan members. The health plan utilizes InterQual® criteria for those medical technologies, procedures or pharmaceutical treatments for which health plan clinical policy does not exist.  InterQual is a nationally recognized evidence-based decision support tool.  In addition, the health plan may from time to time delegate utilization management of specific services; in such circumstances, the delegated vendor’s guidelines may also be used to support medical necessity and other coverage determinations. Other non-clinical policies (e.g., payment policies) or contract terms may further determine whether a technology, procedure or treatment that is not addressed in the Clinical Policy Manuals or  InterQual® criteria is payable by the health plan.   

The Policies do not constitute authorization or guarantee of coverage of any particular procedure, drug, service, or supply. Members and providers should refer to the Member contract to determine if exclusions, limitations and dollar caps apply to a particular procedure, drug, service, or supply. To the extent there are any conflicts between medical policy guidelines and applicable contract language, the contract language prevails. Medical policy is not intended to override the policy that defines the Member's benefits, nor is it intended to dictate to providers how to practice medicine. The health plan reserves the right to amend the Policies without notice to providers or Members.

Policies specifically developed to assist the health plan in administering Medicare or Medicaid plan benefits and determining coverage for a particular procedure, drug, service, or supply for Medicare or Medicaid Members shall not be construed to apply to any other health plans and Members. The Policies shall not be interpreted to limit the benefits afforded Medicare and Medicaid Members by law and regulation.

The Clinical Policy Manuals may be accessed through the links below.

If you have any questions regarding these policies, please contact Member Services and ask to be directed to the Medical Management department.

For Ambetter information, please visit our Ambetter website.

Policy TitlePolicy Number
25-hydroxyvitamin D Testing in Children and Adolescents (PDF)CP.MP.157
Acupuncture (PDF)CP.MP.92
Adopted Clinical Practice and Preventive Health Guidelines (PDF)CPG Grid
Air Ambulance (PDF)CP.MP.175
Allergy Testing and Therapy (PDF)CP.MP.100
Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplants for Sickle Cell Anemia and β-Thalassemia (PFD)CP.MP.108
Applied Behavior Analysis (PDF)CP.BH.104
Applied Behavioral Analysis Documentation Requirements (PDF)CP.BH.105
Assisted Reproductive Technology (PDF)CP.MP.55
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Assessment and Treatment (PDF)CP.MP.124
Bariatric Surgery (PDF)CP.MP.37
Behavioral Health Treatment Documentation Requirements (PDF)CP.BH.500
Biofeedback (PDF)CP.MP.168
Biofeedback for Behavioral Health Disorders (PDF)CP.BH.300
Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid (PDF)CP.MP.93
Bronchial Thermoplasty (PDF)CP.MP.110
Burn Surgery (PDF)CP.MP.186
Cardiac Biomarker Testing (PDF)CP.MP.156
Caudal or Interlaminar Epidural Steroid Injections (PDF)CP.MP.164
Clinical Trials (PDF)CP.MP.94
Cochlear Implant Replacements (PDF)CP.MP.14
Concert Genetic Testing: Aortopathies and Connective Tissue Disorders (PDF)V2.2023
Concert Genetic Testing: Cardiac Disorders (PDF)V2.2023
Concert Genetic Testing: Dermatologic Conditions (PDF)V2.2023
Concert Genetic Testing: Epilepsy, Neurodegenerative, and Neuromuscular Conditions (PDF)V2.2023
Concert Genetic Testing: Exome and Genome Sequencing for the Diagnosis of Genetic Disorders (PDF)V2.2023
Concert Genetic Testing: Eye Disorders (PDF)V2.2023
Concert Genetic Testing: Gastroenterologic Disorders (non-cancerous) (PDF)V2.2023
Concert Genetic Testing: General Approach to Genetic Testing (PDF)V2.2023
Concert Genetic Testing: Hearing Loss (PDF)V2.2023
Concert Genetic Testing: Hematologic Condition (non-cancerous) (PDF)V2.2023
Concert Genetic Testing: Hereditary Cancer Susceptibility (PDF)V2.2023
Concert Genetic Testing: Immune, Autoimmune, and Rheumatoid Disorders (PDF)V2.2023
Concert Genetic Testing: Kidney Disorders (PDF)V2.2023
Concert Genetic Testing: Lung Disorders (PDF)V2.2023
Concert Genetic Testing: Metabolic, Endocrine, and Mitochondrial Disorders (PDF)V2.2023
Concert Genetic Testing: Multisystem Inherited Disorders, Intellectual Disability, and Developmental Delay (PDF)V2.2023
Concert Genetic Testing: Non-Invasive Prenatal Screening (NIPS) (PDF)V2.2023
Concert Genetic Testing: Pharmacogenetics (PDF)V2.2023
Concert Genetic Testing: Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PDF)V2.2023
Concert Genetic Testing: Prenatal and Preconception Carrier Screening (PDF)V2.2023
Concert Genetic Testing: Prenatal Diagnosis via Amniocentesis, CVS or PUBS and Pregnancy Loss (PDF)V2.2023
Concert Genetic Testing: Skeletal Dysplasia and Rare Bone Disorders (PDF)V2.2023
Concert Genetics Oncology: Algorithmic Testing (PDF)V2.2023
Concert Genetics Oncology: Cancer Screening (PDF)V2.2023
Concert Genetics Oncology: Circulating Tumor DNA and Circulating Tumor Cells Liquid Biopsy (PDF)V2.2023
Concert Genetics Oncology: Cytogenetic Testing (PDF)V2.2023
Concert Genetics Oncology: Molecular Analysis of Solid Tumors and Hematologic Malignancies (PDF)V2.2023
Cosmetic and Reconstructive Procedures (PDF)CP.MP.31
Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for the Treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (PDF)CP.BH.201
Diaphragmatic/Phrenic Nerve Stimulation (PDF)CP.MP.203
Digital EEG Spike Analysis (PDF)CP.MP.105
Disc Decompression Procedures (PDF)CP.MP.114
Discography (PDF)CP.MP.115
Durable Medical Equipment and Orthotics and Prosthetics Guidelines (PDF)CP.MP.107
Donor Lymphocyte Infusion (PDF)CP.MP.101
Drugs of Abuse: Definitive Testing (PDF)CP.MP.50
EEG in the Evaluation of Headache (PDF)CP.MP.155
Electric Tumor Treating Fields (Optune) (PDF)CP.MP.145
Endometrial Ablation (PDF)CP.MP.106
Evoked Potential Testing (PDF)CP.MP.134
Facet Joint Interventions (PDF)CP.MP.171
Facility-based Sleep Studies for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (PDF)CP.MP.248
Fecal Incontinence Treatments (PDF)CP.MP.137
Ferriscan R2-MRI (PDF)CP.MP.53
Fertility Preservation (PDF)CP.MP.130
Fetal Surgery in Utero for Prenatally Diagnosed Malformations (PDF)CP.MP.129
Gastrointestinal Pathogen Nucleic Acid Detection Panel Testing (PDF)CP.MP.209
Gender-Affirming Procedures (PDF)CP.MP.95
Heart-Lung Transplant (PDF)CP.MP.132
Helicobacter Pylori Serology Testing (PDF)CP.MP.153
Holter Monitors (PDF)CP.MP.113
Home Births (PDF)CP.MP.136
Homocysteine Testing (PDF)CP.MP.121
Hospice Services (PDF)CP.MP.54
Hyperhidrosis Treatments (PDF)CP.MP.62
Implantable Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (PDF)CP.MP.180
Implantable Intrathecal or Epidural Pain Pump (PDF)CP.MP.173
Implantable Loop Recorder (PDF)CP.MP.243
Implantable Wireless Pulmonary Artery Pressure Monitoring (PDF)CP.MP.160
Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy (PDF)CP.MP.69
Intestinal and Multivisceral Transplant (PDF)CP.MP.58
Intradiscal Steroid Injections for Pain Management (PDF)CP.MP.167
IV Moderate Sedation, IV Deep Sedation, and General Anesthesia for Dental Procedures (PDF)CP.MP.61
Lantidra (donislecel) Allogenic Pancreatic Islet Cellular Therapy (PDF) CP.MP.250
Laser Therapy for Skin Conditions (PDF)CP.MP.123
Liposuction for Lipedema (PDF)CP.MP.244
Long Term Care Placement (PDF)CP.MP.71
Low-Frequency Ultrasound and Noncontact Normothermic Wound Therapy (PDF)CP.MP.139
Lung Transplantation (PDF)CP.MP.57
Lysis of Epidural Lesions (PDF)CP.MP.116
Measurement of Serum 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D (PDF)CP.MP.152
Mechanical Stretching Devices for Joint Stiffness and Contracture (PDF)CP.MP.144
Multiple Sleep Latency Testing (PDF)CP.MP.24
Neonatal Sepsis Management (PDF)CP.MP.85
Nerve Blocks and Neurolysis for Pain Management (PDF)CP.MP.170
Neuromuscular and Peroneal Nerve Electrical Stimulation (NMES) (PDF)CP.MP.48
NICU Apnea Bradycardia Guidelines (PDF)CP.MP.82
NICU Discharge Guidelines (PDF)CP.MP.81
Home Ventilators (PDF)CP.MP.184
Obstetrical Home Care Programs (PDF)CP.MP.91
Omisirge (Omidubicel): Nicotinamide-Modified Allogeneic Hematopoietic Progenitor Cell Therapy (PDF)CP.MP.249
Orthognathic Surgery (PDF)CP.MP.202
Osteogenic Stimulation (PDF)CP.MP.194
Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation (PDF)CP.MP.176
Outpatient Oxygen Use (PDF)CP.MP.190
Pancreas Transplantation (PDF)CP.MP.102
Panniculectomy (PDF)CP.MP.109
Pediatric Heart Transplant (PDF)CP.MP.138
Pediatric Kidney Transplant (PDF)CP.MP.246
Pediatric Oral Function Therapy (PDF)CP.MP.188
Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Closure Device for Stroke Prevention (PDF)CP.MP.147
Phototherapy for Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia (PDF)CP.MP.150
Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy Services (PDF)CP.MP.49
Polymerase Chain Reaction Respiratory Viral Panel Testing (PDF)CP.MP.181
Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation for Voiding Dysfunction (PDF)CP.MP.133
Preventive Health and Clinical Practice Guidelines (PDF)CP.CPC.03
Proton and Neutron Beam Therapies (PDF)CP.MP.70
Pulmonary Function Testing (PDF)CP.MP.242
Reduction Mammoplasty and Gynecomastia Surgery (PDF)CP.MP.51
Repair of Nasal Valve Compromise (PDF)CP.MP.210
Sacroiliac Joint Fusion (PDF)CP.MP.126
Sacroiliac Joint Interventions for Pain Management (PDF)CP.MP.166
Sclerotherapy and Chemical Endovenous Ablation for Varicose Veins and Other Symptomatic Venous Disorders (PDF)CP.MP.146
Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy for Spasticity in Cerebral Palsy (PDF)CP.MP.174
Selective Nerve Root Blocks and Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injections (PDF)CP.MP.165
Short Inpatient Hospital Stay (PDF)CP.MP.182
Skilled Nursing Facility Leveling (PDF)CC.PP.206
Skin and Soft Tissue Substitutes for Chronic Wounds (PDF)CP.MP.185
Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (PDF)CP.MP.22
Tandem Transplant (PDF)CP.MP.162
Testing for Select Genitourinary Conditions (PDF)CP.MP.97
Therapeutic Utilization of Inhaled Nitric Oxide (PDF)CP.MP.87
Thyroid Hormones and Insulin Testing in Pediatrics (PDF)CP.MP.154
Total Artificial Heart (PDF)CP.MP.127
Total Parenteral Nutrition and Intradialytic Parenteral Nutrition (PDF)CP.MP.163
Transcatheter Closure of Patent Foramen Ovale (PDF)CP.MP.151
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Treatment Resistant Major Depression (PDF)CP.BH.200
Transplant Service Documentation Requirements (PDF)CP.MP.247
Trigger Point Injections for Pain Management (PDF)CP.MP.169
Ultrasound in Pregnancy (PDF)CP.MP.38
Urinary Incontinence Devices and Treatments (PDF)CP.MP.142
Urodynamic Testing (PDF)CP.MP.98
Vagus Nerve Stimulation (PDF)CP.MP.12
Wheelchair Seating (PDF)CP.MP.99
Wireless Motility Capsule (PDF)CP.MP.143

Payment Policies

Health care claims payment policies are guidelines used to assist in administering payment rules based on generally accepted principles of correct coding.  They are used to help identify whether health care services are correctly coded for reimbursement.  Each payment rule is sourced by a generally accepted coding principle. They include, but are not limited to claims processing guidelines referenced by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Publication 100-04, Claims Processing Manual for  physicians/non-physician practitioners, the CMS National Correct Coding Initiative policy manual (procedure-to-procedure coding combination edits and medically unlikely edits), Current Procedural Technology guidance published by the American Medical Association (AMA) for reporting medical procedures and services, health plan clinical policies based on the appropriateness of health care and medical necessity, and at times state-specific claims reimbursement guidance.

All policies found in the Arizona Complete Health Payment Policy Manual apply with respect to Arizona Complete Health members. Policies in the Arizona Complete Health Payment Policy Manual may have either a Arizona Complete Health or a “Centene” heading.  In addition, Arizona Complete Health may from time to time employ a vendor that applies payment policies to specific services; in such circumstances, the vendor’s guidelines may also be used to determine whether a service has been correctly coded. Other policies (e.g., clinical policies) or contract terms may further determine whether a technology, procedure or treatment that is not addressed in the Payment Policy Manual is payable by Arizona Complete Health.     

If you have any questions regarding these policies, please contact Member Services and ask to be directed to the Medical Management department.

Pharmacy Policies can be found in the Pharmacy section of this website.