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1 Jan, 2024

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:

  • Automated Point–of-Care Nerve Conduction Tests
  • Balloon Dilation of the Eustachian Tube
  • Bone Mineral Density Studies
  • Cryosurgical Ablation of Primary or Metastatic Liver Tumors
  • Dry Hydrotherapy for Chronic Pain Conditions
  • Esophageal pH Monitoring   
  • Glucose Monitoring - Continuous
  • Lysis of Epidural Adhesions
  • Pulsed Radiofrequency for the Treatment of Chronic Pain
  • Radiofrequency Ablation of Miscellaneous Solid Tumors Excluding Liver Tumors
  • Vertebral Fracture Assessment

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."