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1 Jan, 2021

Policies recently reviewed for annual update

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

  • Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • BlueCHiP for Medicare Preventive Services
  • Dermatologic Applications of Photodynamic Therapy
  • Epidural Injections for Pain Management
  • Focal Treatment of Prostate Cancer
  • Gait Analysis
  • Gender Reassignment
  • Implantable Bone Conduction and Bone Anchored Hearing Aids
  • Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy of the Abdomen and Pelvis
  • Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy of the Breast and Lung
  • Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy of the Central Nervous System Tumors
  • Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy of the Head, Neck or Thyroid
  • Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy of the Prostate
  • Laparoscopic and Percutaneous Techniques for the Myolosis of Uterine Fibroids
  • Monitored Anesthesia Care
  • Nerve Graft with Radical Prostatectomy
  • Noninvasive Techniques for the Evaluation and Monitoring of Patients With Chronic Liver Disease
  • Off-Label Use of Prescription Drugs Mandate
  • Optical Diagnostic Devices for Evaluating Skin Lesions Suspected of Malignancy
  • Ovarian and Internal Iliac Vein Embolization as a Treatment of Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
  • Prolonged Services
  • Prolotherapy
  • Radiofrequency Ablation of Miscellaneous Solid Tumors Excluding Liver Tumors
  • Salivary Estriol as risk Factor for Preterm Labor and Management of Menopause
  • Scintimammography/Breast-Specific Gamma Imaging
  • Thermal Capsulorrhaphy as a Treatment of Joint Instability
  • Transitional Care, Chronic Care, and Complex Chronic Case Management

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 drop-down “Draft Medical Policies."