Neurology/Neurosurgery policy updates
Track new and updated Neurology/Neurosurgery policies impacting reimbursement and clinical operations.
| Policy | Payer | Type | Specialty | Change | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prior Authorization of Spinal Procedures | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island | Clinical | Neurology/Neurosurgery | Modified | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Tonic Motor Activation (TOMAC) for Restless Legs Syndrome — Coverage Criteria | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island | Clinical | Neurology/Neurosurgery | Modified | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Remote Electrical Neuromodulation for Migraines | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island | Clinical | Neurology/Neurosurgery | Modified | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Tonic Motor Activation (TOMAC) for Restless Legs Syndrome — Coverage Criteria | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island | Clinical | Neurology/Neurosurgery | Modified | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Remote Electrical Neuromodulation for Migraines | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island | Clinical | Neurology/Neurosurgery | Modified | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Remote Intraoperative Neurophysiologic (IONP) Monitoring | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island | Clinical | Neurology/Neurosurgery | Modified | Mar 1, 2026 |
| Image-Guided Minimally Invasive Spinal Decompression (IG-MILD / mild®) for Spinal Stenosis | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island | Clinical | Neurology/Neurosurgery | Modified | Jan 11, 2025 |
| Evaluation of Biomarkers for Alzheimer disease | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island | Clinical | Neurology/Neurosurgery | Modified | Jan 11, 2025 |
| Image-Guided Minimally Invasive Spinal Decompression (IG‑MILD/PILD) — Coverage for HCPCS G0276 | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island | Clinical | Neurology/Neurosurgery | Modified | Jan 11, 2025 |
| Surgical Deactivation of Migraine Headache Trigger Sites | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island | Clinical | Neurology/Neurosurgery | Modified | Jun 1, 2024 |
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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.