The following policies were recently reviewed for annual update. The full texts of these policies are available in the Provider section of bcbsri.com:

• Actigraphy
• Auditory Brainstem Implant 
• Bioimpedance Devices for Detection and Management of Lymphedema
• Blood Product Molecular Antigen Typing
• Cardiointegram
• Chelation Therapy for Off Label use
• Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy
• Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation and Auricular Electrostimulation
• Cryoablation, Radiofrequency Ablation, and Laser Ablation for Treatment of Chronic Rhinitis 
• Dental Procedures in the Outpatient Setting
• Dermatologic Applications of Photodynamic Therapy
• Digestive Enzyme Cartridges
• Dynamic Posturography
• Electrical and Electromagnetic Stimulation for the Treatment of Arthritis
• Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP)
• Epidural Injections for Pain Management
• Evaluation of Hearing Impairment/Loss
• Genetic Testing for Duchenne and Becker Muscular Dystrophy
• Handheld Radiofrequency Spectroscopy for Intraoperative Assessment of Surgical Margins during Breast-Conserving Surgery
• Laparoscopic, Percutaneous and Transcervical Techniques for the Myolysis of Uterine Fibroids & Hysterectomies
• Measurement of Serum Antibodies to Selected Biologic Agents
• Minimal Residual Disease Testing for Cancer
• Non-Contact Ultrasound Treatment for Wounds
• Orthognathic Surgery
• Patient Controlled End of Range Motion Stretching Devices
• Progenitor Cell Therapy for the Treatment of Damaged Myocardium due to Ischemia
• Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Diagnostic Imaging
• Sensory Integration Therapy and Auditory Integration Therapy
• Skin Contact Monochromatic Infrared Energy as a Technique to Treat Cutaneous Ulcer, Diabetic Neuropathy, and Miscellaneous Musculoskeletal Conditions
• Stationary Ultrasonic Diathermy Devices
• Steroid-Eluting Sinus Stents and Implants
• Surgical Deactivation of Migraine Headache Trigger
• Surgical Ventricular Restoration
• Vestibular Function Tests

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 “Draft Medical Policies" drop-down.