Orthopedics/Musculoskeletal policy updates
Track new and updated Orthopedics/Musculoskeletal policies impacting reimbursement and clinical operations.
| Policy | Payer | Type | Specialty | Change | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Facet Arthroplasty | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Iowa | Clinical | Orthopedics/Musculoskeletal | Modified | May 1, 2024 |
| Implants for Metatarsal Joint Pain (first MTP joint) | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Iowa | Clinical | Orthopedics/Musculoskeletal | Modified | Dec 1, 2018 |
| Vertebral Augmentation | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Iowa | Clinical | Orthopedics/Musculoskeletal | Modified | Apr 1, 2017 |
| Stem Cell Therapy for Orthopedic Indications (Including Allograft Bone Products used with Stem Cells) | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Iowa | Clinical | Orthopedics/Musculoskeletal | Modified | Jun 1, 2014 |
| Surgical Treatment of Sacroiliac Joint Pain | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Iowa | Clinical | Orthopedics/Musculoskeletal | Modified | Jan 1, 2010 |
| Mechanical Stretching Devices (LLPS / Static Progressive / Serial Stretch) | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Iowa | Clinical | Orthopedics/Musculoskeletal | Modified | Mar 1, 2009 |
| Subtalar Arthroereisis | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Iowa | Clinical | Orthopedics/Musculoskeletal | Modified | Dec 1, 2006 |
| Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) Devices in the Home Setting | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Iowa | Clinical | Orthopedics/Musculoskeletal | Modified | Dec 1, 2003 |
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Coverage data is sourced from publicly available payer medical policy documents and updated as payers publish revisions. Read more about where our data comes from. Always consult the primary payer source for clinical decision-making.