The following policies were recently reviewed for annual update. The full texts of these policies are available in the Provider section of bcbsri.com:
- Axial Lumbosacral Interbody Fusion
- Bariatric Surgery
- Biofeedback
- Buprenorphine Implant for Treatment of Opioid Dependence
- Circulating Tumor DNA and Circulating Tumor Cells for Cancer Management (Liquid Biopsy)
- Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy
- Cooling Devices used in the Home and Outpatient Setting
- Disposable Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (Former title: Non-Powered Disposable Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
- Dynamic Posturography
- Electrogastrography
- Enteral and Parental Nutrition Therapy
- Evaluation of Hearing Impairment or Loss
- First Trimester Detection of Down Syndrome Using Fetal Ultrasound Markers
- Hearing Aid Mandate
- Home Health Care Services - Skilled
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
- Hyperthermia for Cancer Treatment
- Implantable Bone Anchored and Bone Conduction Hearing Aids
- Infertility Services
- Long Term Care Facilities Admission Criteria
- Non-Contact Ultrasound Treatment for Wounds
- Ophthalmology Examinations and Routine Eye Exams
- Physician Concierge Services
- Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing
- Risk Reducing Mastectomy
- Self-Treatment or Treatment of Immediate Family Members
- Semi and Fully Implanted Middle Ear Hearing Aids
- Skilled Nursing Facilities: Admission and Concurrent Review
- Surgery for Groin Pain in Athletes
- Surgical Ventricular Restoration
We also post monthly drafts of medical policies being created or reassessed for your review. As a reminder, you can provide comments on draft policies for up to 30 days. Draft policies are located on the Provider homepage, under the Medical Policies section, under the drop-down “Draft Medical Policies.”