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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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