Blue Cross Idaho Medical Policy Updates – October 2018

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 October 2018 Blue Cross Idaho Medical Policy Updates:

• Amyloid Imaging With Positron Emission Tomography for Alzheimer Disease
• Cardiac Applications of Positron Emission Tomography Scanning
• Computed Tomography to Detect Coronary Artery Calcification
• Computer-Aided Evaluation as an Adjunct to Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Breast
• Endometrial Ablation
• Experimental / Investigational Services
• Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Brain
• Guidelines for Coverage of Mental and Behavioral Health Services
• Interim Positron Emission Tomography Scanning in Oncology to Detect Early Response During Treatment
• Laparoscopic and Percutaneous Techniques for the Myolysis of Uterine Fibroids
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Detection and Diagnosis of Breast Cancer
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging to Monitor The Integrity of Silicone Gel Filled-Breast Implants
• Magnetoencephalography/Magnetic Source Imaging
• Microwave Tumor Ablation
• Myocardial Sympathetic Innervation Imaging in Patients With Heart Failure
• Ovarian and Internal Iliac Vein Embolization as a Treatment of Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
• PDF: 02.04.099_02-26-18.pdf
• Positron Emission Mammography
• Quantitative Electroencephalography as a Diagnostic Aid for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
• Radiofrequency Ablation of the Renal Sympathetic Nerves as a Treatment for Resistant Hypertension
• Radioimmunoscintigraphy (Monoclonal Antibody Imaging) With Indium 111 Capromab Pendetide for Prostate Cancer
• Scintimammography and Gamma Imaging of the Breast and Axilla
• Thermography
• Three-Dimensional Printed Orthopedic Implants
• Vertebral Fracture Assessment With Densitometry
• Virtual Colonoscopy/Computed Tomography Colonography
• Whole Body Dual X-Ray Absorptiometry to Determine Body Composition

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