Applicable CPT / HCPCS / ICD-10 Codes Background References Policy Scope of Policy This Clinical Policy Bulletin addresses negative pressure wound therapy. Medical Necessity Aetna considers negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) pumps medically necessary, when either of the following criteria (A or B...
Aetna’s standard HMO plans cover surgical dressings when they are medically necessary for wound debridement or for the treatment of a wound caused by, or treated by, a surgical procedure. Please check benefit plan descriptions. Covered surgical dressings include both medically necessary primary dressi...