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1 de maio, 2022

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:

  • Adrenal to Brain Transplantation
  • Autonomic Nervous System Testing Using Portable Automated Devices
  • Bariatric Surgery
  • Breast Ductal Lavage for Detection of Breast Cancer
  • Constraint Induced Movement Therapy
  • Dynamic Posturography
  • Home Health – Skilled Services
  • Implantation of Intrastromal Corneal Ring Segments
  • Lyme Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Mandate
  • New Technologies and Miscellaneous Services
  • Pediatric Dental Services (Essential Health Benefit) Mandate
  • Prior Authorization of Drugs (drug list updated)
  • Removal of Implantable Devices
  • Skilled Nursing Facilities: Admission and Concurrent Review
  • Vestibular Function Testing

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."