• P = Professional
  • B = Behavioral health
  • F = Facilities

Policies

P F
1 Jan, 2019
This policy addresses federal and state mandates relating to coverage guidelines and cost share requ...
P F
1 Jan, 2019
The following policies were recently reviewed for annual update. The full text of these policies is ...
P B F
1 Jan, 2019
BCBSRI must follow CMS guidelines for national coverage determinations (NCD) or local coverage deter...
P F
1 Dez, 2018
Effective 1 de dezembro, 2018 the prosthetic urethral lift policy has been updated to reflect that the ...
P F
1 Dez, 2018
Effective 1 de janeiro, 2019, the following CPT codes for Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) (73312...
P B F
1 Dez, 2018
BCBSRI must follow CMS guidelines for national coverage determinations (NCD) or local coverage deter...
P F
1 Dez, 2018
We have completed our review of the 20 de julho18 current procedural terminology (CPT) and HCPCS code ch...
P F
1 Dez, 2018
There has been a new policy created that is ready for review for Absorbable Nasal Implant for Treatm...
P
1 Dez, 2018
The Physician Concierge Services Policy has been updated to reflect that BCBSRI will now allow provi...
P F
1 Dez, 2018
Effective 2 de outubro, 2018, percutaneous electrical neurostimulation (PENS) or percutaneous neuromodu...
P F
1 Dez, 2018
Effective 1 de fevereiro, 2019, Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Closure Devices for Stroke Prevention...
P B F
1 Out, 2018
Updated drug policies for BlueCHiP for Medicare • Xiaflex (Clostridial Collagenase) — Medical criter...
P F
1 Set, 2018
Effective 1 de dezembro, 2018, the following drug codes will not be allowed under the medical benefit f...
P B F
1 Set, 2018
BCBSRI must follow CMS guidelines for national coverage determinations (NCD) or local coverage deter...
P F
1 Set, 2018
Effective 1 de novembro, 2018, Balloon Dilation of the Eustachian Tube (HCPCS code C9745 for nasal endo...
P F
1 Set, 2018
Effective 1 de novembro, 2018, Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair will require prior authorization for C...

Archive

P B F
1 Set, 2024
In early August, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) earned Health Equity Accredit...
P B F
1 Ago, 2024
Last month, I briefly touched on our focus to reduce administrative burden for our participating pro...
P B F
1 Jul, 2024
It’s hard for me to believe, but I just reached the one-year mark of being at BCBSRI in late June. A...
P B F
1 Jun, 2024
In March of this year, we welcomed five more provider locations to our ever-growing network of LGBTQ...
P B F
1 de maio, 2024
As you know, May is Mental Health Month. It’s a very important time to raise awareness about the pre...
P B F
1 Abr, 2024
As many of you know, my medical background is as an OB/GYN, so championing maternal health is someth...
P B F
1 Mar, 2024
Primary care is the backbone of the healthcare system. Primary care providers (PCPs) are usually a p...
P B F
1 Fev, 2024
As you know, February is American Heart Month, an important time to shine a spotlight on heart disea...