Skip to main content
Shop Plans Learn more about our coverage options including health, Medicare, dental and vision options for you, your family or your employees. Get Started Individual & Family Medicare Employer Vision Dental International Travel Find Care FAQ Blog Members Stay on top of your health care with helpful member resources. Members Home Medicare Health Dental Vision Find Care Member Knowledge Center Member Forms Medicare Forms Library Make a Payment Federal Employees Student Blue Healthy Blue Providers Access tools, policies and the latest information to help you care for our members. Providers Home Network Participation Networks & Programs Claims, Appeals & Inquiries Prior Authorization Services & CPT codes Prescription Drug Search Policies, Guidelines & Codes Provider News Provider FAQ Contact Us Employers Learn about our coverage options for small and large employers, and access tools and resources for your group. Employers Home Shop Employer Plans Employer Portal Support Member Forms & Resources Find Care Blog Agents Access the tools you need: rate quotes, applications, forms, the latest industry news, marketing materials and more. Agents Home Agent Services Check Eligibility Find Care Member Forms & Resources Medicare Forms Library
Contact Us
Log In
I am ... Please select A member A provider An employer An agent
Log in to Agent Services
Log in to Employer Services Register for Employer Services I'm registered but need portal access
Username Forgot username? Continue to Log In Register for Blue Connect Need help? Learn how to log in.
Log in to Blue e Register for Blue e Log in to Dental Blue
Back
Commercial Medical Policy Update for September 18, 2024
Medical GuidelinesReason for Update
Abdominoplasty and Panniculectomy

References updated. Specialty Matched Consultant Review 8/2024. Medical Director review 8/2024. No change to policy statement.

Absorbable Nasal Implant for Treatment of Nasal Valve CollapseReferences updated. Specialty Matched Consultant Advisory Panel review 8/2024. Medical Director review 8/2024.
Breast Surgeries

Updated References. Updated Section II description, Section III Policy Guidelines, and Section IV Policy Guidelines. Specialty Matched Consultant Advisory Panel review 8/2024. Medical Director review 8/2024. No change to policy statement.

Cochlear ImplantDescription and Regulatory Status sections updated.  When Covered section updated for clarity by rearranging bullets contained in the second coverage indication, added subsection headers, and clarified hearing aids under Bilateral Sensorineural Deafness to read, “appropriately fit, conventional hearing aids”.  Policy Guidelines updated. No change to policy intent.  References updated. Specialty Matched Consultant Advisory Panel review 8/2024.  Medical Director review 8/2024. 
Composite Allotransplantation of the Hand and Face

References updated. Specialty Matched Consultant Advisory Panel 8/2024. Medical Director review 8/2024. No change to policy statement.

Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery

Related Policies updated. References updated. Specialty Matched Consultant Advisory Panel 8/2024. Medical Director review 8/2024. No change to policy statement.

Cryoablation, Radiofrequency Ablation, and Laser Ablation for Treatment of Chronic Rhinitis

Description and Policy Guidelines sections updated.  No change to policy intent.  Regulatory Status and References updated.  Medical Director Review 8/2024.  Specialty Matched Consultant Advisory Panel review 8/2024.

Extracorporeal Photopheresis

Specialty Matched Consultant Advisory Panel review 8/21/2024. Updated description section. References added. No change to policy statement.

Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation

Specialty Matched Consultant Advisory Panel review 8/21/2024. References added. No change to policy statement.

Infertility Diagnosis and Treatment – B0006

Description updated to further define infertility for clarification. Minor changes made to when not covered section for clarity. No changes to policy statement. Medical Director review 8/2024.

Laser Treatment of Port Wine Stains

References updates. Specialty Matched Consultant Advisory Panel review 8/2024. Medical Director review 8/2024. No change to policy statement.

Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery and Brow LiftSpecialty Matched Consultant Advisory Panel review 8/2024. Medical Director review 8/2024. References updated. No change to policy statement.
SeptoplastyAdded Related Policy.  When Septoplasty is Covered section updated as follows: removed the following “The ethmoid bone is the bone in the nose through which the olfactory nerves pass. Olfactory nerves are connected with the sense of smell” as this statement is more definitional in nature.  Added additional coverage bullet: “A deviated septum that precludes access for functional endoscopic surgery”.  Updated references. Specialty Matched Consultant Advisory Panel review 8/2024. Medical Director review 8/2024. 
Skin and Soft Tissue Substitutes

References updated. Specialty Matched Consultant Advisory Panel review 8/2024. Updated coverage criteria to remove tables and utilized list format. Replaced “patient” with “individual” throughout policy. Added TheraSkin® to approved products for treatment of diabetic ulcers when criteria are met. Removed CPT code C1762 from Billing/Coding section. Medical Director review 8/2024

Surgical Treatment for Lipedema

References updated. Medical Director review 8/2024. Specialty Matched Consultant Advisory Panel Review 8/2024. No change to policy statement.

Surgical Treatment of Chest Wall Deformities (Congenital or Acquired)

Specialty Matched Consultant Advisory Panel 8/2024. Medical Director review 8/2024. References updated.  No change to policy statement.

Surgical Treatment of Sinus Disease

Description and Regulatory Status updated.  Added two related policies.  Policy Guidelines updated.  No change to policy intent.  Medical Director review 8/2024.  Specialty Matched Consultant Advisory Panel review 8/2024.  

Tinnitus Treatment

Description section updated.  Regulatory Status section header added.  Updated listing of FDA-approved devices. Policy Guidelines updated without change to policy intent.  Removed terminated CPT code 96152 from Billing/Coding section.  Specialty Matched Consultant Advisory Panel review 8/2024. Medical Director review 8/2024.

Tumor-Treatment Fields Therapy

Specialty Matched Consultant Advisory Panel review 8/21/2024. Updated description section and references added. No change to policy statement.