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CareFirst BCBS Medical Policy Updates – August 2018

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August 2018 CareFirst BCBS Medical Policy Updates:

  • Assays of Genetic Expression in Tumor Tissue to Determine Prognosis in Breast Cancer Patients
  • Augmentative Communication Devices
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders (Virginia Mandate)
  • Breast Pumps and Related Supplies
  • Electroconvulsive Therapy
  • Endoscopic Radiofrequency Ablation for Barrett’s Esophagus
  • Global Maternity Care
  • Habilitative Services (MD and DC Mandates)
  • KRAS Mutation Analysis for Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
  • KRAS Mutation Analysis in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
  • Minimally Invasive Intervertebral Disc Decompression Procedures for Low Back Pain
  • Epigenetic Assay for Detection and   or Management of Prostate Cancer (ConFirmMDX)
  • Radiofrequency Ablation of Malignant Tumors of the Liver
  • Screening for Colorectal Cancer
  • Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery (TEM)
  • Ultrasound Accelerated Fracture Healing Device

 

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