Blue Cross Idaho Medical Policy Updates – December 2022

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December 2022 Blue Cross Idaho Medical Policy Updates:

• Artificial Intervertebral Disc: Lumbar Spine
• Authorization Criteria for Outpatient Physical and Occupational Therapy
• Axillary Reverse Mapping for Prevention of Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema
• Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR-T) Therapy for Multiple Myeloma
• Chiropractic Services
• Continuous or Intermittent Monitoring of Glucose in interstitial Fluid and Artificial Pancreas Device
• Dental Procedures – Clinical Guidelines
• Dental Services for Accidental Injury
• Durable Medical Equipment Guidelines
• Experimental / Investigational Services
• Laminectomy
• Medically Necessary Pediatric Orthodontia Coverage Guidelines
• Molecular Analysis (Including Liquid Biopsy) for Targeted Therapy or Immunotherapy of Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer
• Outpatient Speech Therapy
• Parenteral, Enteral and Oral Nutrition in The Home
• Radiofrequency Ablation of Miscellaneous Solid Tumors Excluding Liver Tumors
• Somatic Biomarker Testing (Including Liquid Biopsy) for Targeted Treatment and Immunotherapy in Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer
• Treatment for Spinal Muscular Atrophy

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