Blue Cross Blue Shield North Carolina March 2018 Medical Policy Updates

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March 2018 Medical Policy Updates:

• Artificial Pancreas Device Systems
• Balloon Dilation of the Eustachian Tube
• Bioimpedance Devices for Detection of Lymphedema
• Cellular Immunotherapy for Prostate Cancer
• Cochlear Implant
• Dermatologic Applications of Photodynamic Therapy
• DNA Based Testing for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
• Dynamic Posturography
• Electrostimulation and Electromagnetic Therapy for Wounds
• Genetic Testing for Alpha Thalassemia
• Genetic Testing for Dilated Cardiomyopathy
• Genetic Testing for Hereditary Pancreatitis
• Genetic Testing for PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome
• Growth Factors in Wound Healing
• Implantable Bone Conduction Hearing Aids
• Non-Contact Ultrasound Treatment for Wounds
• Noninvasive Respiratory Assist Devices
• Percutaneous Intradiscal Electrothermal Annuloplasty, Radiofrequency Annuloplasty, and Biacuplasty
• Pricing and Adjudication Principles for Professional Providers
• Semi-Implantable and Fully Implantable Middle Ear Hearing Aid
• Sublocade
• Topical Negative Pressure Therapy for Wounds
• Vedolizumab (Entyvio)

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