The following policies were recently reviewed for annual update. The full texts of these policies are available in the Provider section of bcbsri.com:
- Absorbable Nasal Implant for Treatment of Nasal Valve Collapse
- Acute Hepatitis Panel
- Autografts and Allografts in the Treatment of Focal Articular Cartilage Lesions
- Biomarker Testing in Risk Assessment and Management of Cardiovascular Disease
- Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) Testing
- Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation and Auricular Electrostimulation
- Dental Procedures in the Outpatient Setting
- Dry Needling of Trigger Points for Myofascial Pain
- Genetic Testing for Inherited Thrombophilia
- Intra-Articular Hyaluronon Injections for Osteoarthritis
- Local or Whole Body Hyperthermia
- Manipulation Under Anesthesia
- Mastectomy Treatment, Breast Reconstruction and Hospital Stays Mandate
- Meniscal Allografts and Other Meniscal Implants
- Navigated Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
- Occipital Nerve Stimulation Insertion
- Orthopedic Applications of Platelet Rich Plasma
- Paraspinal Surface Electromyography (SEMG) to Evaluate and Monitor Back Pain
- Peripheral Subcutaneous Field Stimulation
- Phototherapy for the Treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder
- Remote Intraoperative Neurophysiologic (IONP) Monitoring
- Sensory Integration Therapy and Auditory Integration Therapy
- Subtalar Arthroereisis
- Transesophageal Endoscopic Therapies for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
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.