Regence BCBS Medical Policy Updates – July 2018

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July 2018 Medical Policy Updates:

• Assays of Genetic Expression in Tumor Tissue as a Technique to Determine Prognosis In Patients With Breast Cancer
• Charged-Particle (Proton) Radiotherapy
• Cooling Devices Used in the Home Setting
• Durable Medical Equipment Table of Contents
• Dynamic Stabilization of the Spine
• Evaluating the Utility of Genetic Panels
• Gene-Based Tests for Screening, Detection, and/or Management of Prostate Cancer
• Genetic Table of Contents
• Genetic Testing for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
• Genetic Testing for Heritable Disorders of Connective Tissue
• Genetic Testing for Myeloid Neoplasms and Leukemia
• Genotyping for 9p21 Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms to Predict Risk of Cardiovascular Disease or Aneurysm
• Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
• Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) for Head and Neck  Cancers and Thyroid Cancer
• Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) for Head and Neck Cancers and Thyroid Cancer
• Interspinous and Interlaminar Stabilization/Distraction Devices  (Spacers)
• Laboratory Table of Contents
• Laboratory Tests for Heart Transplant Rejection
• Medicine Table of Contents
• Molecular Markers in Fine Needle Aspirates of the Thyroid
• Multianalyte Assays with Algorithmic Analysis for the Evaluation and Monitoring of Patients with Chronic Liver Disease
• Multi-Chamber Programmable Pneumatic Compression Pumps
• Myoelectric Prosthetic and Orthotic Components for the Upper Limb
• Myoelectric Prosthetic Components for the Upper Limb
• New and Emerging Medical Technologies and Technologies
• Retinal Prosthesis
• Sacral Nerve Neuromodulation/Stimulation for Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
• Sacroiliac Joint Fusion
• Single-nucleotide Variants (SNVs) to Predict Risk of Nonfamilial Breast Cancer
• Spinal Cord Stimulation
• Surgery Table of Contents
• Urine Drug Testing for Substance Abuse and Chronic Pain
• Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib
• Whole Exome and Whole Genome Sequencing

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