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1 Nov, 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:

  • Ambulance Air and Water Transport 
  • Balloon Dilation of the Eustachian Tube
  • 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
  • Off-Label Use of Prescription Drugs Mandate
  • PathfinderTG Molecular Testing
  • Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation
  • Radioembolization for Primary and Metastatic Tumors of the Liver
  • Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy
  • TEMPORARY Cost Share Waiver for Treatment of Confirmed Cases of COVID-19
  • Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair

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."