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
• Bioimpedance Devices for Detection and Management of Lymphedema
• Catheter Ablation as Treatment for Atrial Fibrillation
• Low-Level Laser Therapy
• Medicare Advantage Plans National and Local Coverage Determinations
• Prior Authorization of Drugs
• Prior Authorization of Physical and Occupational Therapy Services
• Proteogenomic Testing for Patients with Cancer
• Speech Therapy
• Total Joint Arthroplasty - Hip & Knee
• Transvaginal and Transurethral Radiofrequency Tissue Remodeling for Urinary Stress Incontinence

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.