• P = Professional
  • B = Behavioral health
  • F = Facilities

Policies

P F
Feb 18, 2026
We have completed our review of the April 2026 CPT code changes, including any category II performan...
P F
Feb 1, 2026
InterQual updates Effective February 1, 2026, updates will be made in the online authorization ...
P F
Feb 1, 2026
The following policies were recently reviewed for annual update. The full texts of these policies ar...
P B F
Feb 1, 2026
BCBSRI must follow CMS guidelines for national coverage determinations (NCDs) or local coverage dete...
P F
Feb 1, 2026
The following new policy was created. Effective dates vary so please review the full text of this po...
P F
Feb 1, 2026
ICD-10 diagnosis coding requirements for ST/PT/OT effective February 15, 2026Effective February...
P B F
Jan 1, 2026
BCBSRI must follow CMS guidelines for national coverage determinations (NCDs) or local coverage dete...
P F
Jan 1, 2026
The following new policies were created. Effective dates vary so please review the full text of thes...
P F
Jan 1, 2026
The following policies were recently reviewed for annual update. The full texts of these policies ar...
P F
Jan 1, 2026
Bioimpedance Devices for Detection and Management of LymphedemaEffective March 1, 2026, prior author...
P
Jan 1, 2026
Effective February 15, 2026, professional claims for Physical Therapy (PT), Speech Therapy (ST) and ...
P F
Dec 19, 2025
We have completed our review of the January 2026 Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) c...
P F
Dec 10, 2025
We have completed our review of the January 2026 CPT code changes, including any category II perform...
P F
Dec 1, 2025
Timely Filing This policy was updated to reflect a few changes:A reminder to providers about co...
P F
Dec 1, 2025
Biomarker Testing in Risk Assessment and Management of Cardiovascular Disease   &nbsp...
P F
Dec 1, 2025
The following policies were recently reviewed for annual update. The full texts of these policies ar...
P B F
Dec 1, 2025
BCBSRI must follow CMS guidelines for national coverage determinations (NCDs) or local coverage dete...
P F
Nov 1, 2025
COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibody Treatment and Antiviral IV MedicationsThis policy was updated to correc...
P F
Nov 1, 2025
*NEW POLICY* Prior Authorization of Physical and Occupation Therapy ServicesEffective January 1, 202...
P F
Nov 1, 2025
The following policies were recently reviewed for annual update. The full texts of these policies ar...
P F
Nov 1, 2025
The following new policies were created. Effective dates vary so please review the full text of thes...
P B F
Nov 1, 2025
BCBSRI must follow CMS guidelines for national coverage determinations (NCDs) or local coverage dete...
P F
Oct 1, 2025
We have completed our review of the October 2025 Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) c...
P B F
Oct 1, 2025
Preventative Services for Commercial Members policyThis policy was updated to meet HRSA guidelines e...