Anthem Blue Cross Connecticut CG-LAB-12 Testing for Oral and Esophageal Cancer Form
Procedure is not covered
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.