Regence BCBS Medical Policy Updates – September 2018

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September 2018 Medical Policy Updates:

• Analysis of Human DNA in Stool Samples as a Technique for Colorectal Cancer Screening
• Analysis of Proteomic and Metabolomic Patterns for Early Detection of Cancer
• Artificial Intervertebral Disc
• Balloon Ostial Dilation for Treatment of Sinusitis
• Biofeedback
• Blepharoplasty and Brow Ptosis Repair
• Chemical Peels
• Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Cytochrome p450 Genotyping
• Deep Brain Stimulation
• Devices for Venous Thromboembolism
• Donor Lymphocyte Infusion for Malignancies Treated with an Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplant
• Dry Needling
• Endometrial Ablation
• Evaluating the Utility of Genetic Panels
• Femoroacetabular Impingement Surgery
• Genetic and Molecular Diagnostic Testing
• Genetic Testing for Mental Health Conditions
• Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation for Epithelial Ovarian Cancer
• Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation for Solid Tumors of Childhood
• Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation in the Treatment of Germ-Cell Tumors
• Implantable Bone Conduction and Bone-Anchored Hearing Aids
• Implantable Sinus Stents for Postoperative Use Following Endoscopic Sinus Surgery and for Recurrent Sinonasal Polyposis
• Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) for Central Nervous System (CNS) Tumors and Vertebral Tumors
• Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) for Head and Neck Cancers and Thyroid Cancer
• Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) of the Abdomen and Pelvis
• Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) of the Prostate
• Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) of the Thorax
• Intracardiac Ischemia Monitoring
• KRAS, NRAS, and BRAF Variant Analysis in Colorectal Cancer
• Laser Treatment for Port Wine Stains
• Low-Level Laser Treatment of Neuromuscular Pain Disorders and Other Miscellaneous Conditions
• Lumbar Spinal Fusion
• Lumbar Spinal Fusion
• Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
• Molecular Testing in the Management of Pulmonary Nodules
• Myoelectric Prosthetic Components for the Upper Limb
• New and Emerging Medical Technologies and Technologies
• Orthognathic Surgery
• Panniculectomy
• Pectus Excavatum
• Percutaneous Angioplasty and Stenting of Veins
• Radiofrequency Ablation of Tumors (RFA)
• Reconstructive Breast Surgery/Mastopexy, and Management of Breast Implants
• Rhinoplasty
• Sacral Nerve Neuromodulation/Stimulation for Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
• Sacroiliac Joint Fusion
• Spinal Cord Stimulation
• Subtalar Arthroereisis
• Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation as a Treatment of Depression and Other Disorders
• Urinary Tumor Markers for Bladder Cancer
• Urine Drug Testing for Substance Abuse and Chronic Pain
• Vagus Nerve Stimulation
• Ventral Hernia Repair
• Ventricular Assist Devices and Total Artificial Hearts

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