Emergency Department Services/Waiver of Copayment                                                   ...

The following policies were recently reviewed for annual update. The full texts of these policies ar...

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We have completed our review of one additional new Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS)...

Carotid Angioplasty Without Stenting and Embolic Protection Effective October 1, 2023, CPT code 37...

The following policies were recently reviewed for annual update. The full texts of these policies ar...

The following new policy was recently created:Digital Health Technologies - Therapeutic Application ...

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We have completed our review of the July 2023 CPT code changes, including any category II performanc...

Coding and Payment Guidelines Modifiers                                            Effective Septe...

The following policies were recently reviewed for annual update. The full texts of these policies ar...

The following new policies were recently created:Lung Liquid BiopsyRetinal ProsthesisCOVID-19 Diagno...

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We have completed our review of the July 2023 CPT code changes, including any category II performanc...

Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy (REVISED POLICY TITLE) Effective August 1, 2023, the following 5 p...

The following policies were recently reviewed for annual update. The full texts of these policies ar...

The following new policies were recently created and will be effective August 1, 2023:Genomic Sequen...

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Phototherapy for the Treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder   Effective July 1, 2023, HCPCS code...

The following policies were recently reviewed for annual update. The full texts of these policies ar...

The following new policies were recently created and will be effective July 1, 2023:Handheld Radiofr...

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We have completed our review of the April 2023 Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) cha...

Electrical Stimulation and Electromagnetic Therapy for Wound Treatment Effective June 1, 2023, thi...