Carrier advocacy coverage letter for Prostate Artery Embolization for the treatment of BPH

The varicocele/gonadal embolization evidence-based letter was written by IR physicians that are members of SIR's Carrier Advocacy Workgroup. The letter is intended to help IRs during the authorization, appeal and denial process with any payor denying this service. This letter was last reviewed and updated on September 16, 2025.

Policy coverage topic: endovascular varicocele embolization for the treatment of testicular varicoceles.

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