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1 Out, 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:

  • Bronchial Thermoplasty
  • Colorectal Screening Mandate
  • COVID-19 Vaccinations
  • Electromagnetic Navigation Bronchoscopy
  • Gene Expression Profiling for Cutaneous Melanoma
  • Interspinous and Interlaminar Stabilization/Distraction Devices (Spacers)
  • Molecular Testing in the Management of Pulmonary Nodules
  • Pelvic Floor Stimulation as a Treatment of Urinary and Fecal Incontinence
  • Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Screening Testing Mandate
  • Proteogenomic Testing for Patients with Cancer
  • Synthetic Cartilage Implant for Joint Pain
  • Unlisted Procedures
  • Varicose Vein Treatment
  • Whole Gland Cryoablation of Prostate Cancer

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."