Covered without prior authorization (high confidence)
Key Coverage Criteria
To guide application of cryotherapy or brachytherapy for treatment of prostate cancer;or
To evaluate and stage prostate cancer or rectal cancer;or
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level greater than 3.0 ng/ml;or
Transrectal ultrasonography (TRUS) is consideredmedically necessaryforanyof the following indications:
To guide prostate biopsy when prostate cancer is suspected based onanyof the following:Abnormal digital rectal examination (DRE);orProstate-specific antigen (PSA) level greater than 3.0 ng/ml;orMedical history;or