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United Healthcare Medical Policy Updates – May 2018
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May 2018 Medical Policy Updates:
UPDATED
- Carrier Testing for Genetic Diseases – Effective Ju1. 1, 2018
- Hepatitis Screening – Effective Jun. 1, 2018
- Intrauterine Fetal Surgery – Effective May 1, 2018
- Macular Degeneration Treatment Procedures – Effective Jun. 1, 2018
- Molecular Oncology Testing for Cancer Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Treatment Decisions – Effective Jul. 1, 2018
- Occipital Neuralgia and Headache Treatment – Effective Jun. 1, 2018
- Prolotherapy for Musculoskeletal Indications – Effective May 1, 2018
- Transpupillary Thermotherapy – Effective May 1, 2018
REVISED
- Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders, Diagnosis and Treatment – Effective Jun. 1, 2018
- Manipulative Therapy – Effective Jun. 1, 2018
RETIRED
- None
Medical Benefit Drug Policy Updates:
NEW
- Crysvita® (Burosumab-Twza) – Effective May 1, 2018
UPDATED
- Benlysta® (Belimumab) – Effective May 1, 2018
- Entyvio® (Vedolizumab) – Effective May 1, 2018
- Radicava™ (Edaravone) – Effective May 1, 2018
- Vaccines – Effective May 1, 2018
REVISED
- None
Coverage Determination Guideline (CDG) Updates:
UPDATED
- Cosmetic and Reconstructive Procedures – Effective Jun. 1, 2018
- Gynecomastia Treatment – Effective May 1, 2018
REVISED
- Ambulance Services – Effective Jun. 1, 2018
- Durable Medical Equipment, Orthotics, Ostomy Supplies, Medical Supplies and Repairs/Replacements – Effective Jun. 1, 2018
- Preventive Care Services – Effective Jun. 1, 2018
Utilization Review Guideline (URG) Updates
UPDATED
- Site of Service Guidelines for Certain Outpatient Surgical Procedures – Effective May 1, 2018
REVISED
- None
REVISED
- None
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