Anthem Blue Cross Connecticut Commercial Clinical Policy

Anthem Blue Cross Connecticut MED.00087 Optical Detection for Screening and Identification of Cervical Cancer Form

Effective Date

04/12/2023

Last Reviewed

02/16/2023

Original Document

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This document addresses the use of optical detection for the screening and identification of cervical cancer.

Note: Colposcopy is considered the standard of care and is not addressed in this document.

Note: Please see the following related document for additional information:

  • CG-MED-53 Cervical Cancer Screening Using Cytology and Human Papillomavirus Testing

Position Statement

Investigational and Not Medically Necessary:

The use of optical detection for the detection or identification of cervical cancer is considered investigational and not medically necessary.