The following policies were recently reviewed for annual update. The full texts of these policies are available in the Provider section of bcbsri.com:

• Bronchial Thermoplasty
• Colorectal Screening Mandate
• COVID-19 Vaccinations
• Electromagnetic Navigation Bronchoscopy
• Gene Expression Profiling for Cutaneous Melanoma
• Interspinous and Interlaminar Stabilization/Distraction Devices (Spacers)
• Molecular Testing in the Management of Pulmonary Nodules
• Pelvic Floor Stimulation as a Treatment of Urinary and Fecal Incontinence
• Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Screening Testing Mandate
• Proteogenomic Testing for Patients with Cancer
• Synthetic Cartilage Implant for Joint Pain
• Unlisted Procedures
• Varicose Vein Treatment
• Whole Gland Cryoablation of Prostate Cancer

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.”