36522 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 36522, in plain terms, covers A treatment that removes blood, treats it with light-activated medicine to target disease cells, then returns it to your body. CPT 36522 is referenced in 4 tracked payer policy changes from Independence Blue Cross. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 36522 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 36522 on AAPC