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1 Nov, 2023

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:

  • Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring
  • Modifier 59 XE XP XS XU
  • Surgical Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Devices for Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation
  • Synthetic Cartilage Implants for Joint Pain
  • Transplants Travel and Lodging for Medicare Advantage Plans
  • Uterus Transplantation for Absolute Uterine Factor Infertility
  • Whole Gland Cyroablation of Prostate   

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."