Effective January 1, 2020, Transurethral Water Vapor Thermal Therapy for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia will be not medical necessary for commercial products and prior authorization is required for BlueCHiP for Medicare. To request preauthorization, contact the Health Services Management Department at (401) 272-5670, extension 3012, or fax your request to (401) 272-8885. Please see the full text of this policy by clicking here.