BCBS Minnesota Medical Policy Updates – December 2018

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December 2018 Medical Policy Updates:

• Alemtuzumab
• Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem-Cell Transplantation for Genetic Diseases and Acquired Anemias
• Bioengineered Skin and Soft Tissue Substitutes
• Biofeedback
• Burosumab
• Certolizumab Pegol
• Expanded Molecular Panel Testing of Solid Tumors
• Hematopoietic Stem-Cell Transplantation for Autoimmune Disease
• Infusion or Injection of Vitamins and/or Minerals
• Intravenous Enzyme Replacement Therapy for Gaucher Disease
• Investigative Indications for Medical Technologies Which Are Not Addressed by a Specific Medical Policy
• Medical Necessity Criteria for Medical Technologies Which Are Not Addressed by a Specific Medical Policy
• Natalizumab
• Nonpharmacologic Treatment of Acne
• Nonpharmacologic Treatment of Rosacea
• Ocrelizumab
• Orthognathic Surgery
• Percutaneous Ultrasonic Ablation of Soft Tissue
• Romiplostim
• Selected Treatments for Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD)

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