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Endobronchial Brachytherapy
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi·MS · Pulmonology, Oncology, Radiology·Medical Policy
Effective date
Jan 31, 2025
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
This is a policy renumbering change for endobronchial brachytherapy coverage, changing from policy number A.8.03.11 to L.8.03.404. The coverage criteria and billing requirements remain unchanged - still considered medically necessary for primary endobronchial tumors not suitable for surgery/external-beam radiation and for palliative treatment of airway obstruction or severe hemoptysis.
Action Required
No immediate action required. This is a policy number change only - update any internal documentation or billing system references from policy A.8.03.11 to L.8.03.404 for endobronchial brachytherapy procedures. Coverage criteria and billing codes remain the same.