Blue Cross Blue Shield Massachusetts February 2018 Medical Policy Updates

February 2018 Medical Policy Updates:

• Gene Therapy for Inherited Retinal Dystrophy
• Synthetic Cartilage Implants for Joint Pain

REVISED MEDICAL POLICIES:

• Continuous or Intermittent Monitoring of Glucose in Interstitial Fluid
• Identification of Microorganisms Using Nucleic Acid Probes
• Medical Technology Assessment Investigational (Non-Covered) Services List
• Multimarker Serum Testing Related to Ovarian Cancer

CLARIFICATIONS TO MEDICAL POLICIES:

• Adoptive Immunotherapy including CAR T-Cell Therapy
• Drug Testing in Pain Management and Substance Use Disorder Treatment

RETIRED MEDICAL POLICIES:

• None

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