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

• Automated Point-of-Care Nerve Conduction Tests
• Axial Lumbosacral Interbody Fusion
• Genetic Testing for Inherited Thrombophilia
• Image-Guided Minimally Invasive Spinal Decompression for Spinal Stenosis
• Phrenic Nerve Stimulation for Central Sleep Apnea 

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 “Draft Medical Policies” drop-down.