BCBS South Carolina Medical Policy Updates – October 2018

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October 2018 BCBS South Carolina Medical Policy Updates:

• Analysis of Human DNA in Stool Samples as a Technique for Colorectal Cancer Screening
• Antineoplaston Therapy and Sodium Phenylbutyrate
• Aqueous Shunts and Devices for Glaucoma
• Biochemical Markers of Alzheimer’s Disease
• Biofeedback as a Treatment of Fecal Incontinence or Constipation
• Biomarker Genes for Detection of Lymph Node Metastases in Breast Cancer
• Bone Turnover Markers for Diagnosis and Management of Osteoporosis and Diseases Associated with High Bone Turnover
• BRAF Gene Mutation Testing To Select Melanoma Patients for BRAF Inhibitor Targeted Therapy
• Colorectal Cancer Screening
• Concurrent Care
• Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
• Endothelial Keratoplasty
• Folate Testing
• Fractional Flow Reserve CT
• Gastric Electrical Stimulation
• Genetic Testing for Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia
• Hip Resurfacing
• Immune Prophylaxis for Respiratory Syncytial Virus
• Interspinous and Interlaminar Stabilization/Distraction Devices (Spacers)
• Laboratory Tests for Heart Transplant Rejection
• Lipid Panels
• Measurement of Thromboxane Metabolites for Aspirin Resistance
• Molecular Testing in the Management of Pulmonary Nodules
• Non-contact Ultrasound Treatment of Wounds
• Open and Thoracoscopic Approaches to Treat Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter (Maze and Related Procedures)
• Paraspinal Surface Electromyography (SEMG) to Evaluate and Monitor Back Pain
• Percutaneous Balloon Kyphoplasty and Mechanical Vertebral Augmentation
• Periureteral Bulking Agents for the Treatment of Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR)
• Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy for Treatment of Esophageal Achalasia
• Pharmacogenomic and Metabolite Markers for Patients Treated with Thiopurines
• Plugs for Fistula Repair
• Preventive Services for Non Grandfathered (PPACA) Plans: Immunizations
• Preventive Services for Non-Grandfathered (PPACA) Plans: USPSTF recommended services
• Proteomics-Based Testing Related to Ovarian Cancer
• Radioactive Seed Localization of Nonpalpable Breast Lesions
• Radioembolization for Primary and Metastatic Tumors of the Liver
• Radiofrequency Ablation of the Renal Sympathetic Nerves as a Treatment for Resistant Hypertension
• Retinal Telescreening for Diabetic Retinopathy
• Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty
• Robotic Assisted Surgery – Reimbursement Policy
• Subtalar Arthroereisis and Subtalar Joint Implant
• Telehealth
• Thyroid Disease Testing
• Transcatheter Closure of Patent Ductus Arteriosus
• Wireless Capsule Endoscopy as a Diagnostic Technique in Disorders of the Small Bowel, Esophagus and Colon

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