Regence BCBS Medical Policy Updates – September 2022

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September 2022 Regence BCBS Medical Policy Updates:

• Allergy Tests of Uncertain Efficacy
• Charged-Particle (Proton) Radiotherapy
• Chemical Peels
• Definitive Lower Limb Prostheses
• Dermabrasion/Microdermabrasion
• Electrical Stimulation and Electromagnetic Therapy for the Treatment of Arthritis
• Electrostimulation and Electromagnetic Therapy for the Treatment of Wounds
• Fetal RHD Genotyping Using Maternal Plasma
• Focal Laser Ablation of Prostate Cancer
• Genetic Testing for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
• Genetic Testing for Heritable Disorders of Connective Tissue
• Genetic Testing for Macular Degeneration
• Genetic Testing for PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome
• Genotyping for 9p21 Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms to Predict Risk of Cardiovascular Disease or Aneurysm
• Identification, Evaluation, and Treatment of Overweight and Obesity in Adults
• Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) for Breast Cancer
• Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) of the Thorax, Abdomen, and Pelvis
• Interspinous and Interlaminar Stabilization/Distraction Devices  (Spacers)
• Laboratory Tests for Heart Transplant Rejection
• Low-Level Laser Treatment of Neuromuscular Pain Disorders and Other Miscellaneous Conditions
• Management of Chronic Noncancer Pain with Opioids in Adults
• Multianalyte Assays with Algorithmic Analysis for the Evaluation and Monitoring of Patients with Chronic Liver Disease
• Pectus Excavatum
• Pectus Excavatum and Carinatum Surgery
• Percutaneous Axial Lumbosacral Interbody Fusion (LIF)
• Plugs for Enteric and Anorectal Fistula Repair
• Reconstructive Breast Surgery/Mastopexy, and Management of Breast Implants
• Screening and Management of Substance Use Disorders
• Serologic Genetic and Molecular Screening for Colorectal Cancer
• Single-nucleotide Variants (SNVs) to Predict Risk of Nonfamilial Breast Cancer
• Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for Tumors Outside of Intracranial, Skull Base, or Orbital Sites
• Surgical Site of Service – Hospital Outpatient
• Transgender Services
• Varicose Vein Treatment
• Ventral (Including Incisional) Hernia Repair
• Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib

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