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United Healthcare Medical Policy Updates – April 2018

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April 2018 Medical Policy Updates:

UPDATED

  • Chelation Therapy for Non-Overload Conditions – Effective Apr. 1, 2018
  • Cochlear Implants – Effective May 1, 2018
  • Computerized Dynamic Posturography – Effective Apr. 1, 2018
  • Deep Brain and Cortical Stimulation – Effective Apr. 1, 2018
  • Embolization of the Ovarian and Iliac Veins for Pelvic Congestion Syndrome – Effective Apr. 1, 2018
  • Infertility Diagnosis and Treatment – Effective Jun. 1, 2018
  • Thermography – Effective Apr. 1, 2018

REVISED

  • Chromosome Microarray Testing (Non-Oncology Conditions) – Effective Jun. 1, 2018
  • Cognitive Rehabilitation – Effective May 1, 2018
  • Electrical Stimulation for the Treatment of Pain and Muscle Rehabilitation – Effective May 1, 2018
  • Molecular Oncology Testing for Cancer Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Treatment Decisions – Effective Apr. 1, 2018
  • Omnibus Codes – Effective May 1, 2018

RETIRED

  • Thermal Capsulorrhaphy/Thermal Shrinkage Therapy – Effective Apr. 1, 2018

 

Medical Benefit Drug Policy Updates:

NEW

  • Ketamine – Effective Apr. 1, 2018
  • Trogarzo™ (Ibalizumab-Uiyk) – Effective Apr. 1, 2018

UPDATED

  • Clotting Factors and Coagulant Blood Products – Effective Apr. 1, 2018
  • Exondys 51™ (Eteplirsen) – Effective Apr. 1, 2018
  • Infliximab (Remicade®, Inflectra™, Renflexis™) – Effective Apr. 1, 2018
  • Rituxan® (Rituximab) – Effective Apr. 1, 2018
  • Simponi Aria® (Golimumab) Injection for Intravenous Infusion – Effective Apr. 1, 2018
  • Spinraza™ (Nusinersen) – Effective Apr. 1, 2018
  • Stelara® (Ustekinumab) – Effective Apr. 1, 2018
  • White Blood Cell Colony Stimulating Factors – Effective Apr. 1, 2018

REVISED

  • 17-Alpha-Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate (Makena™ and 17P) – Effective Apr. 1, 2018
  • Lemtrada (Alemtuzumab) – Effective Apr. 1, 2018
  • Maximum Dosage – Effective Apr. 1, 2018

 

Coverage Determination Guideline (CDG) Updates:

UPDATED

  • None

REVISED

  • Infertility Services – Effective Jun. 1, 2018

 

Utilization Review Guideline (URG) Updates

UPDATED

  • None

REVISED

  • None

REVISED

  • None

 

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