BCBS Massachusetts Medical Policy Updates – February 2023

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February 2023 BCBS Massachusetts Medical Policy Updates:

• Cardiovascular Risk Panels
• Chemical Peels
• Dermatologic Applications of Photodynamic Therapy
• Fecal Analysis in the Diagnosis of Intestinal Dysbiosis
• Fecal Calprotectin Testing
• Gene Therapies for Cerebral Adrenoleukodystrophy
• Gene Therapy for Cerebral Adrenoleukodystrophy – Skysona® (Elivaldogene autotemcel) Prior Authorization Request Form #242
• Immune Cell Function Assay in Solid Organ Transplantation
• Intracellular Micronutrient Analysis
• Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy for Neurological Conditions
• Laser Treatment of Onychomycosis
• Measurement of Lipoprotein-Associated Phospholipase A2 – Lp-PLA2 – in the Assessment of Cardiovascular Risk
• Medicare Advantage Part B Step Therapy
• Multimarker Serum Testing Related to Ovarian Cancer
• Nerve Fiber Density Measurement
• Non pharmacologic Treatment of Rosacea
• Novel Biomarkers in Risk Assessment and Management of Cardiovascular Disease
• Nutrient – Nutritional Panel Testing
• Phototherapy PUVA UV-B and Targeted Phototherapy
• Radiofrequency Coblation Tenotomy for Musculoskeletal Conditions
• Serum Biomarker Human Epididymis Protein 4 – HE4
• ST2 Assay for Chronic Heart Failure
• Vitamin D Assay Testing
• Wireless Capsule Endoscopy for Gastrointestinal (GI) Disorders

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