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Excimer Laser Coronary Angioplasty (ELCA)
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi·MS · Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery·Medical Policy
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi has updated their policy on Excimer Laser Coronary Angioplasty (ELCA), maintaining that this procedure remains investigational and not covered. The policy confirms ELCA for treating coronary artery stenosis or occlusion is still considered experimental, with specific billing codes identified as investigational.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must ensure claims for Excimer Laser Coronary Angioplasty are not submitted using the listed investigational codes (CPT 93799 and ICD-10 procedure codes 02C03ZZ, 02C13ZZ, 02C23ZZ, 02C33ZZ, 02C03Z6, 02C13Z6, 02C23Z6, 02C33Z6) as these will be denied for being investigational. Update billing system to flag these codes for BCBS Mississippi members.