Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield policy updates
Track new and updated Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield policies impacting reimbursement and clinical operations.
| Policy | Payer | Type | Specialty | Change | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion, Closure | Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield | Clinical | Cardiology | Modified | Feb 1, 2027 |
| Venous and Arterial Thrombosis Risk | Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield | Clinical | Laboratory/Pathology | Modified | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy | Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield | Clinical | Radiation Oncology | Modified | Sep 1, 2026 |
| New Payment Policies for Doula and Lactation Consultant Services | Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield | Reimbursement | — | Modified | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Genetic Test: Fecal and Serologic Genetic Testing to Detect Colorectal Cancer, Screening | Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield | Clinical | Genetic & Molecular Testing | Modified | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Genetic Test: Biomarker Testing (including Liquid Biopsy) for Targeted Treatment and Immunotherapy in Ovarian Cancer | Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield | Clinical | Genetic & Molecular Testing | Modified | Mar 1, 2026 |
| BLUE~BY~DESIGN HSA Comprehensive Major Medical Preferred Provider Organization Group Benefit Certificate | Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield | Clinical | Other | Modified | Jan 1, 2026 |
| Blue~By~Design HSA Comprehensive Major Medical Preferred Provider Organization Group Benefit Certificate | Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield | Other | — | Modified | Jan 1, 2026 |
| Comprehensive Major Medical Preferred Provider Organization Group Benefit Certificate | Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield | Other | — | Modified | Jan 1, 2026 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Services | Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield | Reimbursement | — | Modified | Sep 30, 2025 |
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