The following policies were recently reviewed for annual update. The full texts of these policies are available in the Provider section of bcbsri.com.
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- BlueCHiP for Medicare Preventive Services
- Dermatologic Applications of Photodynamic Therapy
- Epidural Injections for Pain Management
- Focal Treatment of Prostate Cancer
- Gait Analysis
- Gender Reassignment
- Implantable Bone Conduction and Bone Anchored Hearing Aids
- 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
- Laparoscopic and Percutaneous Techniques for the Myolosis of Uterine Fibroids
- Monitored Anesthesia Care
- Nerve Graft with Radical Prostatectomy
- Noninvasive Techniques for the Evaluation and Monitoring of Patients With Chronic Liver Disease
- Off-Label Use of Prescription Drugs Mandate
- Optical Diagnostic Devices for Evaluating Skin Lesions Suspected of Malignancy
- Ovarian and Internal Iliac Vein Embolization as a Treatment of Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
- Prolonged Services
- Prolotherapy
- Radiofrequency Ablation of Miscellaneous Solid Tumors Excluding Liver Tumors
- Salivary Estriol as risk Factor for Preterm Labor and Management of Menopause
- Scintimammography/Breast-Specific Gamma Imaging
- Thermal Capsulorrhaphy as a Treatment of Joint Instability
- Transitional Care, Chronic Care, and Complex Chronic Case Management
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."