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Blue Cross Blue Shield Hawaii (HMSA) November 2017 Medical Policy Updates

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November 2017 Medical Policy Updates available for comment:

Provider Input Solicited for Annual Policy Review Submit Comments Before:
Afirma Thyroid FNA Analysis 12/01/2017
Anesthesia for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Procedures 12/01/2017
Breast Pumps 12/01/2017
Bronchial Thermoplasty 12/01/2017
Cardiac Related Procedures (NIA) 12/01/2017
Colorectal Cancer Screening 12/01/2017
Complementary and Alternative Medicine 12/01/2017
Continuous Glucose Monitoring System 12/01/2017
Genetic Testing – Oncology 12/01/2017
Genetic Testing for Hereditary Breast and/or Ovarian Cancer 12/01/2017
Genetic testing including chromosomal microarray analysis and next generation sequencing panels, for evaluation of development delay/intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, and/or congenital anomalies 12/01/2017
High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation Devices 12/01/2017
Incontinence Supplies 12/01/2017
Insulin Pumps – External 12/01/2017
Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) 12/01/2017
Knee Orthoses for Osteoarthritis 12/01/2017
Low-Molecular Weight Heparin 12/01/2017
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) 12/01/2017
Never Events and Hospital-Acquired Conditions 12/01/2017
Observation Services 12/01/2017
Polysomnography and Sleep Studies 12/01/2017
Positive Airway Pressure and Oral Devices for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea 12/01/2017
Post-acute and Residential Treatment Facility Stays 12/01/2017
Post-acute, Residential Treatment Facility and Community Care Foster Family Home Care 12/01/2017
Precertification Requirements – Akamai Advantage Plans 12/01/2017
Preventive Health Guidelines – Men 12/01/2017
Preventive Health Guidelines – Women 12/01/2017
Pulmonary Rehabilitation 12/01/2017
Radiology Guidelines for Advanced Imaging Studies 12/01/2017
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Treatment Refractory Depression 12/01/2017
Spinal Interventional Pain Management and Lumbar Spine Surgery (NIA) 12/01/2017
Telehealth Services 12/01/2017
Tilt Table Testing 12/01/2017

 

 

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