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."