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

Policies

P F
Dec 1, 2018
We have completed our review of the July 2018 current procedural terminology (CPT) and HCPCS code ch...
P F
Dec 1, 2018
There has been a new policy created that is ready for review for Absorbable Nasal Implant for Treatm...
P
Dec 1, 2018
The Physician Concierge Services Policy has been updated to reflect that BCBSRI will now allow provi...
P F
Dec 1, 2018
Effective October 2, 2018, percutaneous electrical neurostimulation (PENS) or percutaneous neuromodu...
P F
Dec 1, 2018
Effective February 1, 2019, Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Closure Devices for Stroke Prevention...
P B F
Oct 1, 2018
Updated drug policies for BlueCHiP for Medicare • Xiaflex (Clostridial Collagenase) — Medical criter...
P F
Sep 1, 2018
Effective December 1, 2018, the following drug codes will not be allowed under the medical benefit f...
P B F
Sep 1, 2018
BCBSRI must follow CMS guidelines for national coverage determinations (NCD) or local coverage deter...
P F
Sep 1, 2018
Effective November 1, 2018, Balloon Dilation of the Eustachian Tube (HCPCS code C9745 for nasal endo...
P F
Sep 1, 2018
Effective November 1, 2018, Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair will require prior authorization for C...

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