Medical Policy Updates
View any medical policy or medical necessity criteria changes that will be implemented in the next 60 days or more.
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Medical Policy Updates
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| Policy # | Policy Title | Change Type | Summary of Changes | Effective Date | Provider Notification Date |
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| 5.01.030 | Treatment of Hereditary Transthyretin-Mediated Amyloidosis in Adult Patients - Onpattro, Amvuttra | NEW | Implementation of NEW guidelines. | 5/15/25 | 2/28/25 |
| 12.01.074 | Hympavzi Prior Authorization with Quantity Limit | NEW | Implementation of NEW guidelines | 5/1/25 | 2/28/25 |
| 12.01.073 | Yorvipath Prior Authorization with Quantity Limit | NEW | Implementation of NEW guidelines | 5/1/25 | 2/28/25 |
| 12.01.072 | Niemann-Pick Disease Type C Agents Prior Authorization with Quantity Limit | NEW | Implementation of NEW guidelines | 5/1/25 | 2/28/25 |
| 2.02.001 | Catheter Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias | DELETE | Archiving the criteria. | 5/1/25 | 2/27/25 |
| 2.01.079 | Noncontact Ultrasound Treatment for Wounds | DELETE | Archiving the criteria. | 4/28/25 | 2/27/25 |
| 11.01.154 | Chronic Wound Management | DELETE | Archiving the criteria. | 4/28/25 | 2/27/25 |
| 2.04.141 | Circulating Tumor DNA and Circulating Tumor Cells for Cancer Management (Liquid Biopsy) | NEW | Implementation of NEW guidelines. | 4/28/25 | 2/27/25 |
| 2.04.127 | Multitarget Polymerase Chain Reaction Testing for Diagnosis of Bacterial Vaginosis | UPDATE | Clinical evidence to support the policy position reviewed and references added. There is no change to the policy position statement listed. | 4/28/25 | 2/27/25 |
| 2.02.033 | Phrenic Nerve Stimulation for Central Sleep Apnea | NEW | Implementation of NEW guidelines. | 4/28/25 | 2/27/25 |
| 5.01.048 | Gene Therapies for Sickle Cell Disease - Casgevy, Lyfgenia | NEW | Implementation of NEW guidelines. | 4/28/25 | 2/27/25 |
| 12.01.068 | Gene Therapies for Sickle Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy – Elevidys | NEW | Implementation of NEW guidelines. | 4/28/25 | 2/27/25 |
| 5.01.048 | Gene Therapies for Sickle Cell Disease - Casgevy, Lyfgenia | NEW | Implementation of NEW guidelines. | 4/8/25 | 2/7/25 |
| 12.01.018 | Infusible Biologic Immunomodulators - Actemra, Avsola, Cimzia, Cosentyx, Entyvio, Ilumya, Inflectra, Omvoh, Orencia, Remicade, Infliximab, Renflexis, Simponi Aria, Skyrizi, Stelara, Taltz, Tofidence, Tremfya, Tyenne | UPDATE | Clinical evidence to support the policy position reviewed and references added. The following medications were removed: Amjevita® (adalimumabatto), Cyltezo®/Adal imumabadbm, Enbrel® (etanercept), Hadlima™ (adalimumabbwwd), Hulio®, Adalimumabfkjp, Humira® (adalimumab), Hyrimoz®/Ad alimumabadaz, Idacio® (adalimumabaacf), Kevzara® (sarilumab), Kineret® (anakinra), Litfulo™ (ritlecitinib), Olumiant® (baricitinib),Rinvoq™ (upadacitinib extended release), Siliq™ (brodalumab), Sotyktu™ (deucravacitin ib), Xeljanz® (tofacitinib), Xeljanz XR® (tofacitinib extended release) Yuflyma® (adalimumabaaty), Yusimry™ (adalimumabaqvh)The following medications were added with specific criteria for approval updated: Avsola, Ilumya, Inflectra, Omvoh, Remicade, Renflexis, Tofidence, Tremfya, Tyenne. | 4/8/25 | 2/7/25 |
| 15.01.004 | Basivertebral Nerve Ablation | NEW | Implementation of NEW guidelines. | 4/8/25 | 2/7/25 |
| 7.03.011 | Total Artificial Hearts and Implantable Ventricular Assist Devices | UPDATE | Clinical evidence to support the policy position reviewed and references added. There is no change to the policy position statement listed. | 4/8/25 | 2/7/25 |
| 7.03.013 | Composite Tissue Allotransplantation of the Hand and Face | UPDATE | Clinical evidence to support the policy position reviewed and references added. There is no change to the policy position statement listed. | 4/8/25 | 2/7/25 |
| 8.01.068 | Omidubicel as Adjunct Treatment for Hematologic Malignancies | UPDATE | Clinical evidence to support the policy position reviewed and references added. Policy statements changed to: Omidubicel is considered medically necessary in individuals 12 years or older with hematologic malignancies planning myeloablative allogenic umbilical cord transplantation to reduce the time to neutrophil recovery and the incidence of infection. Investigational statement added for all other uses. | 4/8/25 | 2/7/25 |
| 4.02.005 | Preimplantation Genetic Testing | NEW | Implementation of NEW guidelines. | 4/8/25 | 2/7/25 |
| 2.04.141 | Circulating Tumor DNA and Circulating Tumor Cells for Cancer Management (Liquid Biopsy) | NEW | Implementation of NEW guidelines. | 4/8/25 | 2/7/25 |
| 2.04.149 | Molecular Testing for Germline Variants Associated with Ovarian Cancer (BRIP1, RAD51C, RAD51D, NBN) | NEW | Implementation of NEW guidelines. | 4/8/25 | 2/7/25 |
| 2.04.154 | Germline Genetic Testing for Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer (CDH1, CTNNA1) | NEW | Implementation of NEW guidelines. | 4/8/25 | 2/7/25 |
| 4.01.018 | Ovarian and Internal Iliac Vein Endovascular Occlusion as a Treatment of Pelvic Congestion Syndrome | NEW | Implementation of NEW guidelines. | 4/8/25 | 2/7/25 |
| 8.01.008 | Intraoperative Radiotherapy | DELETE | Archiving the criteria. | 4/8/25 | 2/7/25 |
| 12.01.016 | Immune Globulins | UPDATE | Biosimilar products of Alyglo, Asceniv, Cutaquig, Panzyga and Xembify were added to the policy. Effective 2/18/2025, some members may be required to utilize preferred products. The preferred products for Immune Globulins IV are Octagam, Gamunex-C/Gammaked, Gammagard, and Privigen. | 2/18/25 | 12/20/24 |
| 7.01.164 | Hydrogel Spacer use During Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer | UPDATE | Clinical evidence to support the policy position was updated, new products added to Regulatory Status and references added. There is no change to the policy position statement listed. | 2/18/25 | 12/20/24 |
| 8.01.006 | Oncologic Applications of Photodynamic Therapy, Including Barrett Esophagus | UPDATE | Clinical evidence to support the policy position was reviewed. There is no change to the policy position statement listed. | 2/18/25 | 12/20/24 |
| 8.01.013 | Accelerated Breast Irradiation and Brachytherapy Boost After Breast-Conserving Surgery for Early-Stage Breast Cancer | UPDATE | Clinical evidence to support the policy position was updated and references added. There is no change to the policy position statement listed. | 2/18/25 | 12/20/24 |
| 8.01.014 | Brachytherapy for Clinically Localized Prostate Cancer Using Permanently Implanted Seeds | UPDATE | Clinical evidence to support the policy position reviewed and references added. There is no change to the policy position statement listed. | 2/18/25 | 12/20/24 |
| 12.01.051 | Injectable and Implantable Testosterone - Aveed, Delatestryl, Depo-Testosterone | DELETE | Archiving this criteria - see policy 5.01.023 | 2/18/25 | 12/20/24 |
| 12.01.031 | Bevacizumab | UPDATE | Biosimilar products of Alymsys, Vegzelma, and Zirabev were added to the policy. Effective 2/1/2025, some members may be required to utilize preferred products. The preferred products for Bevacuzmab are Zirabev or Mvasi. | 2/1/25 | 12/1/24 |
| 12.01.052 | Viscosupplements Medical Drug Criteria | UPDATE | Biosimilar products of Triluron, TriVisc, Sodium Hyaluronate were added to the policy. Effective 2/1/2025, some members may be required to utilize preferred products. The preferred products for Viscosupplements are Gel-one or Durolane. | 2/1/25 | 12/1/24 |
| 12.01.017 | Health Care Provider Administered (HCPA) Biologic Immunomodulator | UPDATE | Added preferred products language. Effective 2/1/2025, some members may be required to utilize preferred products. The preferred products for biologic immunomodulators are Inflectra or Avsola. | 2/1/25 | 12/1/24 |
| 12.01.006 | Colony Stimulating Factors - Neupogen, Neulasta, Leukine, Granix, Zarxio | UPDATE | Biosimilar products of Fylnetra, Rolvedon, Stimufend were added to the policy. Effective 2/1/2025, some members may be required to utilize preferred products. The preferred products for colony stimulating factors are Neulasta or Udenica. | 2/1/25 | 12/1/24 |
| 12.01.016 | Immune Globulins | UPDATE | Biosimilar products of Alyglo, Asceniv, Cutaquig, Panzyga and Xembify were added to the policy. Effective 2/1/2025, some members may be required to utilize preferred products. The preferred products for Immune Globulins IV are Octagam, Gamunex-C/Gammaked, Gammagard, and Privigen. | 2/1/25 | 12/1/24 |
| 2.04.150 | Serologic Genetic and Molecular Screening for Colorectal Cancer | NEW | Implementation of NEW guidelines. | 1/27/25 | 11/27/24 |
| 1.01.029 | Tumor Treating Fields Therapy | UPDATE | Clinical evidence to support the policy position reviewed. There are minor editorial changes to the policy position statement listed. | 1/27/25 | 11/27/24 |
| 1.01.030 | Artificial Pancreas Device Systems | UPDATE | Clinical evidence to support the policy position reviewed. There is no change to the policy position statement listed. | 1/27/25 | 11/27/24 |
| 2.01.073 | Actigraphy | UPDATE | Clinical evidence to support the policy position reviewed. There is no change to the policy position statement listed. | 1/27/25 | 11/27/24 |
| 2.02.030 | Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair or Replacement | UPDATE | Policy titled changed to include ""replacement"", new indication for transseptal valve-in-valve replacement and references added. Policy statement added: Transcatheter mitral valve-in-valve replacement (TMViVR) with a transcatheter heart valve system approved for use for repair of a degenerated bioprosthetic valve (valve-in-valve) is considered medically necessary for individuals when all of the following conditions are present: Failure (stenosed, insufficient, or combined) of a surgical bioprosthetic mitral valve; AND New York Heart Association heart failure class II, III, or IV symptoms; AND Individual is not an operable candidate for open surgery, as documented by at least 2 cardiovascular specialists (including a cardiac surgeon); OR individual is an operable candidate but is considered at increased surgical risk for open surgery, as documented by at least 2 cardiac specialists (including a cardiac surgeon); OR individual is considered at increased surgical risk for open surgery (eg, repeat sternotomy) due to a history of congenital vascular anomalies AND/OR has a complex intrathoracic surgical history, as documented by at least 2 cardiovascular specialists (including a cardiac surgeon). | 1/27/25 | 11/27/24 |
| 2.03.007 | Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy for Select Intra-Abdominal and Pelvic Malignancies | UPDATE | Clinical evidence to support the policy position was updated and references added. There is no change to the policy position statement listed. | 1/27/25 | 11/27/24 |
| 2.04.053 | Somatic Biomarker Testing (Including Liquid Biopsy) for Targeted Treatment in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (KRAS, NRAS, BRAF, and HER2) | UPDATE | Clinical evidence to support the policy position reviewed, new indications and medically necessary policy position statement for NTRK gene fusion testing to select targeted treatment added. | 1/27/25 | 11/27/24 |
| 2.04.101 | Genetic Testing for Li-Fraumeni Syndrome | UPDATE | Clinical evidence to support the policy position reviewed. There is no change to the policy position statement listed. | 1/27/25 | 11/27/24 |
| 2.04.110 | Genetic Testing for Diagnosis and Management of Mental Health Conditions | UPDATE | Clinical evidence to support the policy position was updated and references added. There is no change to the policy position statement listed. | 1/27/25 | 11/27/24 |
| 2.04.121 | Miscellaneous Genetic and Molecular Diagnostic Tests | UPDATE | Clinical evidence to support the policy position reviewed. There is no change to the policy position statement listed. | 1/27/25 | 11/27/24 |
| 2.04.080 | Genetic Testing for Hereditary Hemochromatosis | UPDATE | Minimal clinical evidence reviewed. There is no change to the policy position statement listed. | 1/27/25 | 11/27/24 |
| 02.02.016 | Ultrasonographic Measurement of Carotid Intimal-Medial Thickness as an Assessment of Subclinical Atherosclerosis | DELETE | Archiving the criteria. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 07.01.128 | Bronchial Valves | UPDATE | Clinical evidence to support the policy position was updated, references added and outdated clinical input was removed. There is no change to the policy position statement listed. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 07.01.071 | Lung Volume Reduction Surgery for Severe Emphysema | UPDATE | Clinical evidence to support the policy position reviewed. There is no change to the policy position statement listed. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 08.01.046 | Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy of the Breast and Lung | DELETE | Archiving the criteria. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 08.01.047 | Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy of the Prostate | DELETE | Archiving the criteria. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 08.01.048 | Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy: Cancer of the Head and Neck or Thyroid | DELETE | Archiving the criteria. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 08.01.049 | Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy of the Abdomen and Pelvis | DELETE | Archiving the criteria. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 08.01.059 | Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy of the Central Nervous System | DELETE | Archiving the criteria. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 02.01.073 | Actigraphy | UPDATE | Clinical evidence to support the policy position was updated. There is no change to the policy position statement listed. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 02.04.080 | Genetic Testing for Hereditary Hemochromatosis | UPDATE | Clinical evidence to support the policy position was updated and references added. There is no change to the policy position statement listed. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 07.01.147 | Minimally Invasive Ablation Procedures for Morton and Other Peripheral Neuromas | UPDATE | Title changed to "Minimally Invasive Ablation Procedures for Morton and Other Peripheral Neuromas". Clinical evidence to support the policy position was updated and references added. Codes 64632, 0441T added to authorization requirement. Intralesional alcohol ablation added to investigational policy statement. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 08.01.019 | Treatment of Hyperhidrosis | UPDATE | Clinical evidence to support the policy position was updated and references were added. There is no change to the policy position statement listed. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 07.01.047 | Bariatric Surgery | UPDATE | Clerical error omited codes 43771-43773 - these codes were added to the policy. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 01.01.023 | Transtympanic Micropressure Applications as a Treatment of Meniere's Disease | DELETE | Archiving the criteria. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 02.02.018 | Progenitor Cell Therapy for the Treatment of Damaged Myocardium Due to Ischemia | DELETE | Archiving the criteria. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 02.02.006 | Enhanced External Counterpulsation | DELETE | Archiving the criteria. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 02.04.037 | Detection of Circulating Tumor Cells in the Management of Patients With Cancer | DELETE | Archiving the criteria. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 02.04.081 | Genetic Testing for Rett Syndrome | DELETE | Archiving the criteria. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 02.04.067 | KIF6 Genotyping for Predicting Cardiovascular Risk and/or Effectiveness of Statin Therapy | DELETE | Archiving the criteria. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 02.04.076 | Quantitative Assay for Measurement of HER2 Total Protein Expression and HER2 Dimers | DELETE | Archiving the criteria. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 02.04.059 | Genetic Testing for Developmental Delay/Intellectual Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Congenital Anomalies | UPDATE | Clinical evidence to support the policy position was updated, code 0243U was added and code 0318U was removed. There is no change to the policy position statement listed. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 02.01.001 | Diagnosis and Management of Idiopathic Environmental Intolerance (ie, Multiple Chemical Sensitivities) | DELETE | Archiving the criteria. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 07.01.018 | Automated Percutaneous and Percutaneous Endoscopic Discectomy | NEW | Implementation of NEW guidelines. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 08.01.022 | Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation for Genetic Diseases and Acquired Anemias | DELETE | Archiving the criteria. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 11.01.147 | Hematopoetic Stem Cell Transplantation for Breast Cancer | DELETE | Archiving the criteria. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 11.01.102 | Laminectomy | DELETE | Archiving the criteria and creating new policy guidelines under policy 07.01.145. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 07.01.145 | Laminectomy | NEW | Implementation of NEW guidelines. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 11.01.117 | Hugh Resolution Anoscopy | DELETE | Archiving the criteria. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 11.01.084 | Percutaneous Discectomy | DELETE | Archiving the criteria. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 02.02.018 | Progenitor Cell Therapy for the Treatment of Damaged Myocardium Due to Ischemia | DELETE | Archiving the criteria. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 12.01.060 | Amtagvi® (lifileucel) (Intravenous) | NEW | Implementation of NEW guidelines. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 06.01.050 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging to Monitor the Integrity of Silicone Gel-Filled Breast Implants | DELETE | Archiving the criteria. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 02.04.094 | Genetic Testing for Lactase Insufficiency | DELETE | Archiving the criteria. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 06.01.052 | Positron Emission Mammography | DELETE | Archiving the criteria. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 02.04.130 | Molecular Testing for Chronic Heart Failure and Heart Transplant | DELETE | Archiving the criteria. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 02.01.068 | Laboratory Tests Post Transplant and for Heart Failure | UPDATE | Clinical evidence to support the policy position was updated and code 0085T was removed. New investigational policy statements regarding dd-cfDNA testing in lung and heart transplantation were added. Investigational policy statement for GEP testing (ie, AlloMap) in heart transplantation was updated to include use alone or in combination with dd-cfDNA testing (ie, HeartCare). | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 07.01.041 | Implantable Infusion Pump for Pain and Spasticity | DELETE | Archiving the criteria. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 06.01.037 | Radioimmunoscintigraphy (Monoclonal Antibody Imaging) With Indium 111 Capromab Pendetide for Prostate Cancer | DELETE | Archiving the criteria. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 01.01.024 | Interferential Current Stimulation | UPDATE | Clinical evidence to support the policy position was updated. There is no change to the policy position statement listed. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 02.01.039 | Quantitative Sensory Testing | UPDATE | Clinical evidence to support the policy position was updated. There is no change to the policy position statement listed. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 02.01.056 | Low Level Laser Therapy | UPDATE | Clinical evidence to support the policy position was updated and code 97037 was added. There is no change to the policy position statement listed. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 02.01.061 | Measurement of Exhaled Nitric Oxide and Exhaled Breath Condensate in the Diagnosis and Management of Respiratory Disorders | UPDATE | Clinical evidence to support the policy position was updated & references added. There is no change to the policy position statement listed. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 02.01.096 | Autonomic Nervous System Testing | UPDATE | Clinical evidence to support the policy position was updates & references added. There is no change to the policy position statement listed. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 05.01.043 | Therapeutic Radiopharmaceuticals for Prostate Cancer | NEW | Implementation of NEW guidelines. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 01.01.023 | Transtympanic Micropressure Applications as a Treatment of Meniere's Disease | DELETE | Archiving the criteria. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 02.01.058 | Transanal Radiofrequency Treatment of Fecal Incontinence | DELETE | Archiving the criteria. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 02.02.006 | Enhanced External Counterpulsation | DELETE | Archiving the criteria. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 02.04.113 | Analysis of MGMT Promoter Methylation in Malignant Gliomas | DELETE | Archiving the criteria. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 07.01.079 | Whole Gland Cryoablation of Prostate Cancer | DELETE | Archiving the criteria. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 07.01.081 | Nerve Graft with Radical Prostatectomy | DELETE | Archiving the criteria. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 07.01.124 | Treatment of Varicose Veins/Venous Insufficiency | UPDATE | Clinical evidence to support the policy position was updates & references added. Minor editorial refinements to policy statement; intent unchanged. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 07.01.164 | Hydrogel Spacer use During Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer | NEW | Implementation of NEW guidelines. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 11.01.153 | Treatment of Prostate | DELETE | Archiving the criteria. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 06.01.023 | Diagnosis and Treatment of Sacroiliac Joint Pain | UPDATE | Clinical evidence to support the policy position was updated, references added, Codes 0775T and 0809T were deleted effective 12/31/2023 and code 27278 was added effective 01/01/2024. Minor editorial refinements to policy statement; intent unchanged. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 01.01.002 | Automated Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring for Diagnosis of Hypertension in Patients with Elevated Office Blood Pressure | DELETE | Archiving the criteria. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 02.02.024 | Cardiac Hemodynamic Monitoring for the Management of Heart Failure in the Outpatient Setting | UPDATE | Clinical evidence to support the policy position was updated, references added and code 81418 added. There is no change to the policy position statement listed. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 02.04.010 | Identification of Microorganisms Using Nucleic Acid Probes | UPDATE | Clinical evidence to support the policy position was updated, references added and codes 87154, 0301U, 0302U, 87468, 87469, 87484, 0097U, 0151U were removed. Mycoplasma genitalium added to list of medically necessary NAATs. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 02.04.038 | Cytochrome P450 Genotype-Guided Treatment Strategy | UPDATE | Clinical evidence to support the policy position was updated. There is no change to the policy position statement listed. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 02.04.048 | Genotype-Guided Warfarin Dosing | UPDATE | Clinical evidence to support the policy position was updated. Minor editorial refinements to policy statement; intent unchanged. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 02.04.104 | Genetic Testing for α-Thalassemia | UPDATE | Clinical evidence to support the policy position was updated and references added. Corrected third policy statement, intent unchanged: Preconception (carrier) testing for α-thalassemia in prospective parents may be considered medically necessary when both parents have evidence of possible α-thalassemia (including α-thalassemia minor, hemoglobin H disease [α-thalassemia intermedia], or α-thalassemia minima [silent carrier] based on biochemical testing | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 02.04.119 | Multibiomarker Disease Activity Blood Test for Rheumatoid Arthritis | UPDATE | Clinical evidence to support the policy position was updated and code 83529 was added. There is no change to the policy position statement listed. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 02.04.123 | Serum Biomarker Panel Testing for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Other Connective Tissue Diseases | UPDATE | Clinical evidence to support the policy position was updated, references added and code 0312U was added. There is no change to the policy position statement listed. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 02.04.140 | Genetic Testing for a-Thalassemia | UPDATE | Clinical evidence to support the policy position was updates. Minor editorial refinements to policy statement; intent unchanged. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 07.01.122 | Electromagnetic Navigational Bronchoscopy | UPDATE | Clinical evidence to support the policy position was updated and codes C7509, C7510, C7511 were added. There is no change to the policy position statement listed. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 07.01.018 | Automated Percutaneous and Percutaneous Endoscopic Discectomy | UPDATE | Clinical evidence to support the policy position was updated and references added. Minor editorial refinements to policy statement; intent unchanged. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 07.01.131 | Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Implantation | UPDATE | Clinical evidence to support the policy position was updated. Minor editorial refinements to policy statement; intent unchanged. | 12/9/24 | 10/7/24 |
| 12.01.067 | Leqembi (Lecanemab) | NEW | Implementation of NEW guidelines. | 11/7/24 | 1/6/25 |
| 12.01.060 | Amtagvi (lifileucel)(Intravenous) | NEW | Implementation of New guidelines regarding new to market pharmaceutical Amtagvi. | 10/8/24 | 8/9/24 |
| 15.01.001 | Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillators | NEW | Implementation of NEW guidelines. | 9/30/24 | 7/30/24 |
| 02.01.058 | Transanal Radiofrequency Treatment of Fecal Incontinence | DELETE | Archiving the criteria. | 9/30/24 | 7/30/24 |
| 11.01.014 | Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy | DELETE | Archiving the criteria. | 9/30/24 | 7/30/24 |
| 11.01.017 | Long QT Syndrome Testing | DELETE | Archiving the criteria. | 9/30/24 | 7/30/24 |
| 11.01.044 | Implantable Hormone Replacement Pellets | DELETE | Archiving the criteria. | 9/30/24 | 7/30/24 |
| 11.01.065 | Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) with Porifmer Sodium | DELETE | Archiving the criteria. | 9/30/24 | 7/30/24 |
| 11.01.082 | Implantable Automatic Cardioverter-Defibrillator | DELETE | Archiving the criteria. | 9/30/24 | 7/30/24 |
| 11.01.088 | Transcutaneous Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) | DELETE | Archiving the criteria. | 9/30/24 | 7/30/24 |
| 11.01.099 | Islet Cell Transplantation | DELETE | Archiving the criteria. | 9/30/24 | 7/30/24 |
| 11.01.102 | Laminectomy | DELETE | Archiving the criteria. | 9/30/24 | 7/30/24 |
| 11.01.121 | Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) | DELETE | Archiving the criteria. | 9/30/24 | 7/30/24 |
| 8.03.010 | Cognitive Rehabilitation | NEW | Cognitive Rehabilitation will now be managed through prior authorization. | 9/22/24 | 7/22/24 |
| 06.01.055 | Selected Positron Emission Tomography Technologies for Evaluation of Alzheimer Disease | UPDATE | Policy Title Changed; Clinical criteria updated to discuss requirements to ensure appropriate use for Alzheimer's Disease as well as FDG-PET criteria. | 9/22/24 | 7/22/24 |
| 11.01.117 | High Resolution Anoscopy | DELETE | No authorization will be required. | 9/22/24 | 7/22/24 |
| 6.01.026 | Oncologic Applications of Positron Emission Tomography Scanning (Geniourinary) | UPDATE | Policy Title Changed; Clinical criteria updated for geniourinary oncolgic conditions and removal of all other oncologic indications. Other indications are listed in other policies. | 9/22/24 | 7/22/24 |
| 15.01.002 | Applied Behavioral Analysis | NEW | Implementation of public facing guidelines for Applied Behavioral Analysis. BCBSWY has historically held prior authorization requirements for these services. | 9/22/24 | 7/22/24 |
| 06.01.067 | Oncologic Applications of Positron Emission Tomography Scanning (Brain, Melanoma, Unknown Primary) | NEW | Implementation of NEW guidelines. | 9/22/24 | 7/22/24 |
| 06.01.066 | Oncologic Applications of Positron Emission Tomography Scanning (Thyroid, Neuroendocrine, Head and Neck) | NEW | Implementation of NEW guidelines. | 9/22/24 | 7/22/24 |
| 06.01.064 | Oncologic Applications of Positron Emission Tomography Scanning (Hematologic) | NEW | Implementation of NEW guidelines. | 9/22/24 | 7/22/24 |
| 06.01.063 | Oncologic Applications of Positron Emission Tomography Scanning (Bone and Sarcoma) | NEW | Implementation of NEW guidelines. | 9/22/24 | 7/22/24 |
| 06.01.062 | Oncologic Applications of Positron Emission Tomography Scanning (Breast and Gynecologic) | NEW | Implementation of NEW guidelines. | 9/22/24 | 7/22/24 |
| 06.01.061 | Oncologic Applications of Positron Emission Tomography Scanning (Gastrointestinal and Pancreatic) | NEW | Implementation of NEW guidelines. | 9/22/24 | 7/22/24 |
| 06.01.051 | Interim Positron Emission Tomography Scanning in Oncology to Detect Early Response During Treatment | NEW | Implementation of NEW guidelines. | 9/22/24 | 7/22/24 |
| 07.01.044 | Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators | NEW | Implementation of NEW guidelines. | 9/22/24 | 7/22/24 |
| 06.01.065 | Oncologic Applications of Positron Emission Tomography Scanning (Lung) | NEW | Implementation of NEW guidelines. | 9/22/24 | 7/22/24 |
| 06.01.006 | Miscellaneous (Noncardiac, Nononcologic) Applications of Fluorine 18 Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography | NEW | Implementation of NEW guidelines. | 9/22/24 | 7/22/24 |
| 15.01.001 | Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillators | NEW | Implementation of NEW guidelines. | 9/22/24 | 7/22/24 |
| 02.02.015 | Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillators | DELETE | Archiving the criteria and replacing with NEW policy 15.01.001 | 9/22/24 | 7/22/24 |
| 06.01.020 | Cardiac Applications of Positron Emission Tomography Scanning | NEW | Implementation of NEW guidelines. | 9/22/24 | 7/22/24 |
| 12.01.020 | Briumvi, Lemtrada, Ocrevus, Tysabri | NEW | Implementation of public facing guidelines for Briumvi, Lemtrada, Ocrevus, and Tysabri. BCBSWY has historically held prior authorization requirements for these medications but the criteria was furnished by our Pharmacy Benefit Manager and was cumbersome for providers to access. This is a posting of the criteria set. Please note that authorizations are subject to a one year authorization period while units approved will be subject to standard dosing and quantity level limits. | 9/15/24 | 7/15/24 |
| 12.01.059 | Verkazia | NEW | Implementation of NEW guidelines regarding the use of Verkazia. This has historically held prior authorization requirements but was included with other pharmaceuticals for criteria [Ophthalmic Immunomodulators]. This new criteria allows for medication specific guidelines to ensure clear presentation of requirements. | 9/15/24 | 7/15/24 |
| 12.01.057 | Filsuvez | NEW | Implementation of NEW guidelines regarding the use of Verkazia. This is a new to market product. | 9/15/24 | 7/15/24 |
| 12.01.058 | Vyepti | NEW | Implementation of public facing guidelines for Vyepti. BCBSWY has historically held prior authorization requirements for this medication but the criteria was furnished by our Pharmacy Benefit Manager and was cumbersome for providers to access. This is a posting of the criteria set. | 9/15/24 | 7/15/24 |