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Blue Shield California Medical Policy Updates – February 2024
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February 2024 Blue Shield California Medical Policy Updates:
- Chemical Peels
- Intracellular Micronutrient Analysis
- Radiation Oncology
- Temporarily Implanted Nitinol Device (iTind) for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- Adipose-Derived Stem Cells in Autologous Fat Grafting to the Breast
- Bioimpedance Devices for Detection and Management of Lymphedema
- Blepharoplasty, Blepharoptosis Repair (Levator Resection) and Brow Lift (Repair of Brow Ptosis)
- Bone Turnover Markers for Diagnosis and Management of Osteoporosis and Diseases Associated With High Bone Turnover
- Orthopedic Applications of Stem Cell Therapy (Including Allografts and Bone Substitutes Used with Autologous Bone Marrow)
- Noncontact Ultrasound Treatment for Wounds
- Ingestible pH and Pressure Capsule
- Cryoablation, Radiofrequency Ablation, and Laser Ablation for Treatment of Chronic Rhinitis
- Electrostimulation and Electromagnetic Therapy for Treating Wounds
- Gastric Electrical Stimulation
- Germline Genetic Testing for Pancreatic Cancer Susceptibility Genes
- Laparoscopic, Percutaneous, and Transcervical Techniques for Uterine Fibroid Myolysis
- Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in the Outpatient Setting
- Microprocessor-Controlled Prostheses for the Lower Limb
- Lysis of Epidural Adhesions
- Pneumatic Compression Pumps for Treatment of Lymphedema and Venous Ulcers
- Stem Cell Therapy for Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Surgical Treatment of Gynecomastia
- Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation and Auricular Electrostimulation
- Genetic Testing: Exome and Genome Sequencing For The Diagnosis Of Genetic Disorders
- Sacral Nerve Neuromodulation/Stimulation
- Responsive Neurostimulation for the Treatment of Refractory Focal Epilepsy
- Autologous Platelet-Derived Growth Factors for Wound Healing and Other Non-Orthopedic Conditions
- Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy of the Breast and Lung
- Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy: Cancer of the Head and Neck or Thyroid
- Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy: Abdomen and Pelvis
- Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy: Central Nervous System Tumors
- Interventions for Progressive Scoliosis
- Spinal Cord and Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy
- Phrenic Nerve Stimulation for Central Sleep Apnea
- Low-Level Laser Therapy
- Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy for Select Intra-Abdominal and Pelvic Malignancies
- Stationary Ultrasonic Diathermy Devices
- Amniotic Membrane and Amniotic Fluid
- Oncology: Molecular Analysis Of Solid Tumors And Hematologic Malignancies
- Oncology: Algorithmic (Genetic Expression) Testing
- Lower Limb Prostheses
- Oncology: Circulating Tumor DNA and Circulating Tumor Cells (Liquid Biopsy)
- Biventricular Pacemakers (Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy) for the Treatment of Heart Failure
- Percutaneous and Subcutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation
- Medical Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
- Surgical Treatment of Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
- Treatment of Varicose Veins/Venous Insufficiency
- Remote Electrical Neuromodulation for Migraine
- Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
- Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy for Treatment of Esophageal Achalasia and Gastroparesis
- Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery
- Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block for Headache
- Nutrient/Nutritional Panel Testing
- Intravenous Anesthetics for the Treatment of Chronic Pain and Psychiatric Disorders
- Nerve Fiber Density Measurement
- Laser Treatment of Onychomycosis
- Human Leukocyte Antigen Testing for Celiac Disease
- Fecal Microbiota Transplantation
- Genetic Testing: Hearing Loss
- Genetic Testing: Dermatologic Conditions
- Biomarker Testing in Risk Assessment and Management of Cardiovascular Disease
- Chromoendoscopy as an Adjunct to Colonoscopy
- Biofeedback for Miscellaneous Indications
- Biofeedback as a Treatment of Fecal Incontinence or Constipation
- Biofeedback as a Treatment of Chronic Pain
- Biofeedback as a Treatment of Headache
- Wireless Capsule Endoscopy for Gastrointestinal (GI) Disorders
- Transesophageal Endoscopic Therapies for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Testing Serum Vitamin D Levels
- Serum Biomarker Human Epididymis Protein 4
- Oncology: Cancer Screening
- Nonpharmacologic Treatment of Rosacea
- Neural Therapy
- Multitarget Polymerase Chain Reaction Testing for Diagnosis of Bacterial Vaginosis
- Measurement of Lipoprotein-Associated Phospholipase A2 in the Assessment of Cardiovascular Risk
- Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy for Neurological Conditions
- Immune Cell Function Assay
- Genetic Testing: Prenatal and Preconception Carrier Screening
- Genetic Testing: Prenatal Diagnosis
- Fecal Analysis in the Diagnosis of Intestinal Dysbiosis
- Dermatologic Applications of Photodynamic Therapy
- Cardiovascular Risk Panels
- Genetic Testing: General Approach to Genetic and Molecular Testing
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