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Notification of Policy Revisions Effective December 31, 2024 (Posted October 1, 2024)
| Medical Policy | Revision |
|---|---|
| Facility Based Crisis Services Notification (PDF) | New policy developed. Facility Based Crisis Services are considered medically necessary when the criteria above is met. Medical Director review 9/2024. Notification given 10/1/2024 for effective date 12/31/2024. |
| Non-Hospital Medical Detox Notification (PDF) | New policy developed. Non-Hospital Medical Detox may be medically necessary when the medical criteria and guidelines above are met. Medical Director review 9/2024. Notification given 10/1/24 for effective date 12/31/24. |
| Trigger Point and Tender Point Injections Notification (PDF) | Policy re-titled to “Trigger Point and Tender Point Injections”. Policy statement updated to BCBSNC may provide coverage for Trigger Point and Tender Point Injections when it is determined to be medically necessary because the medical criteria and guidelines shown below are met. When covered section updated to add medical necessity criteria. Description, Policy Guidelines, and References updated. Added 20552 and 20553 to Billing/Coding section. Notification given 10/1/2024 for effective date 12/31/2024. |
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