Cardiology policy updates
Track new and updated Cardiology policies impacting reimbursement and clinical operations.
| Policy | Payer | Type | Specialty | Change | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intracoronary Drug Delivery Balloon Procedures | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island | Clinical | Cardiology | Modified | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Open and Thoracoscopic Approaches to Treat Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter (Maze and Related Procedures) | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island | Clinical | Cardiology | Modified | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Myocardial Strain Imaging | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island | Clinical | Cardiology | Modified | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Strain Imaging (Myocardial Strain Imaging) | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island | Clinical | Cardiology | Modified | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Repair or Replacement (T-TEER or TTVR) | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island | Clinical | Cardiology | Modified | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Repair or Replacement (T-TEER or TTVR) | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island | Clinical | Cardiology | Modified | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Biomarker Testing in Risk Assessment and Management of Cardiovascular Disease | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island | Clinical | Cardiology | Modified | Feb 1, 2026 |
| Closure Devices for Patent Foramen Ovale and Atrial Septal Defects | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island | Clinical | Cardiology | Modified | Jan 10, 2026 |
| Renal Denervation for Uncontrolled Hypertension | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island | Clinical | Cardiology | Modified | Jan 10, 2026 |
| Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) Coverage Criteria | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island | Clinical | Cardiology | Modified | Jan 10, 2026 |
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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.