Anthem Blue Cross Connecticut CG-LAB-12 Testing for Oral and Esophageal Cancer Form

Effective Date

06/28/2023

Last Reviewed

05/11/2023

Original Document

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This document addresses the use of oral brush biopsies or esophageal brush biopsies for the detection of precancerous or cancerous lesions.

Clinical Indications

Not Medically Necessary:

Oral or esophageal brush biopsies for the diagnosis, screening, or surveillance of precancerous or cancerous lesions are considered not medically necessary.