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Transurethral Microwave Thermotherapy (TUMT)

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi·MS · Urology·Medical Policy
Effective date
Not stated
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Days to comply
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Summary

This is a comprehensive medical policy for Transurethral Microwave Thermotherapy (TUMT) for benign prostatic hyperplasia, covering when the procedure is considered medically necessary and providing billing codes. The policy was last reviewed on 06/25/2024 with no changes made.

Action Required

Action needed
No immediate action required. This is an existing policy review with no changes. Billing team should verify current billing practices for TUMT procedures align with the medically necessary criteria that patients must be candidates for transurethral resection of the prostate.

Affected Billing Codes

53850

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