CareFirst BCBS Medical Policy Updates – February 2019

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February 2019 CareFirst BCBS Medical Policy Updates:

• Antineoplaston A Therapy
• Cervical Vertebral Disc Replacement
• Continuous or Intermittent Monitoring of Glucose in Interstitial Fluid
• Dual X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA scan) for Determining Body Composition
• Durable Medical Equipment with Attached Table
• Epigenetic Assay for Detection and or Management of Prostate Cancer (ConFirmMDX)
• Extracorporeal Shock Wave Treatment for Plantar Fasciitis and Other Musculoskeletal Conditions
• Genetic Testing for Cardiac Ion Channel Mutations
• High Dose Chemotherapy Radiation Therapy with Allogeneic Stem Cell Support
• Human Organ Transplants
• Hyperthermia in the Treatment of Cancer
• Mechanical Embolus Retrieval for Acute Ischemic Stroke
• Obesity and Morbid Obesity
• Orthotic Devices and Orthopedic Appliances
• Preventable Adverse Events
• Seat Lift Mechanisms
• Spinal Cord and Deep Brain Stimulation
• Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Dysfunction
• Therapeutic Shoes for Individuals with Diabetes

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