Brachytherapy for Clinically Localized Prostate Cancer Using Permanently Implanted Seeds

Brachytherapy using permanent transperineal implantation of radioactive seeds may be considered medically necessary for the treatment of localized prostate cancer when used in conjunction with external-beam radiotherapy or as monotherapy (see Policy Guidelines section).

Focal prostate brachytherapy is considered investigational in the treatment of prostate cancer.