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United Healthcare November 2017 Medical Policy Updates

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United Healthcare posts November 2017 Medical Policy Updates:

 

UPDATED

  • Cardiovascular Disease Risk Tests – Effective Jan. 1, 2018
  • Electric Tumor Treatment Field Therapy – Effective Nov. 1, 2017

 

REVISED

  • Attended Polysomnography for Evaluation of Sleep Disorders – Effective Dec. 1, 2017
  • Epiduroscopy, Epidural Lysis of Adhesions and Functional Anesthetic Discography – Effective Jan. 1, 2018
  • Hip Resurfacing and Replacement Surgery (Arthroplasty) – Effective Dec. 1, 2017
  • Vagus Nerve Stimulation – Effective Jan. 1, 2018

 

RETIRED/REPLACED

  • Hip Replacement Surgery (Arthroplasty) – Effective Dec. 1, 2017
  • Lyme Disease – Effective Nov. 1, 2017

 

Medical Benefit Drug Policy Updates

 

NEW

  • Alpha1-Proteinase Inhibitors – Effective Jan. 1, 2018
  • Ilaris® (Canakinumab) – Effective Jan. 1, 2018
  • Review at Launch for New to Market Medications – Effective Jan. 1, 2018

 

REVISED

  • Actemra® (Tocilizumab) Injection for Intravenous Infusion – Effective Dec. 1, 2017
  • Enzyme Replacement Therapy – Effective Dec. 1, 2017
  • Exondys 51™ (Eteplirsen) – Effective Dec. 1, 2017
  • Probuphine® (Buprenorphine) – Effective Dec. 1, 2017
  • Respiratory Interleukins (Cinqair® and Nucala®) – Effective Dec. 1, 2017
  • Xolair® (Omalizumab) – Effective Dec. 1, 2017

Coverage Determination Guideline (CDG) Updates UPDATED · Ambulance Services – Effective Nov. 1, 2017

  • Emergency Health Care Services and Urgent Care Center Services – Effective Nov. 1, 2017
  • Pectus Deformity Repair – Effective Nov. 1, 2017
  • Rhinoplasty and Other Nasal Surgeries – Effective Nov. 1, 2017

 

REVISED

  • Blepharoplasty, Blepharoptosis and Brow Ptosis Repair – Effective Dec. 1, 2017
  • Breast Repair/Reconstruction Not Following Mastectomy – Effective Dec. 1, 2017
  • Breast Reconstruction Post Mastectomy – Effective Dec. 1, 2017
  • Durable Medical Equipment, Orthotics, Ostomy Supplies, Medical Supplies and Repairs/Replacements – Effective Jan. 1, 2018
  • Habilitative Services for Essential Health Groups – Effective Jan. 1, 2018
  • Panniculectomy and Body Contouring Procedures – Effective Nov. 1, 2017
  • Preventive Care Services – Effective Dec. 1, 2017
  • Preventive Care Services – Effective Jan. 1, 2018
  • Rehabilitation Services (Outpatient) – Effective Jan. 1, 2018

 

Utilization Review Guideline (URG) Updates

 

REVISED

  • Site of Service Guidelines for Certain Outpatient Surgical Procedures – Effective Jan. 1, 2018

· Specialty Medication Administration – Site of Care Review

 

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