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United Healthcare March 2018 Medical Policy Updates

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March 2018 Medical Policy Updates

UPDATED

  • Bone or Soft Tissue Healing and Fusion Enhancement
  • Collagen Crosslinks and Biochemical Markers of Bone Turnover
  • Cytological Examination of Breast Fluids for Cancer Screening
  • Manipulation Under Anesthesia
  • Platelet Derived Growth Factors for Treatment of
  • Proton Beam Radiation

REVISED

RETIRED

  • None

 

Medical Benefit Drug Policy Updates

NEW

  • Denosumab (Prolia® & Xgeva®)

UPDATED

  • Actemra® (Tocilizumab) Injection for Intravenous
  • Orencia® (Abatacept) Injection for Intravenous

REVISED

  • None

 

Coverage Determination Guideline (CDG) Updates

UPDATED

  • Blepharoplasty, Blepharoptosis and Brow Ptosis Repair
  • Breast Reduction Surgery
  • Panniculectomy and Body Contouring Procedures Rhinoplasty and Other Nasal Surgeries

REVISED

  • Orthognathic (Jaw) Surgery
  • Preventive Care Services
  • Speech Language Pathology Services

 

Utilization Review Guideline (URG) Updates

UPDATED

  • Immune Globulin Site of Care Review Guidelines for Medical Necessity of Hospital Outpatient Facility Infusion

REVISED

  • Chemotherapy Observation or Inpatient Hospitalization
  • Inpatient Pediatric Feeding Programs
  • Office Based
  • Propranolol Treatment for Infantile Hemangiomas: Inpatient
  • Specialty Medication Administration – Site of Care Review Guidelines

REVISED

  • Hospital Readmissions

 

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