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

• Eyelid Thermal Pulsation for the Treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome
• Magnetic Esophageal Sphincter Augmentation to Treat GERD
• Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, Percutaneous Neuromodulation Therapy, and Restorative Neurostimulation Therapy
• Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy for Treatment of Esophageal Achalasia and Gastroparesis
• Plugs for Anal Fistula Repair
• Pulsed Radiofrequency for the Treatment of Chronic Pain

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.