Radiation Oncology policy updates
Track new and updated Radiation Oncology policies impacting reimbursement and clinical operations.
| Policy | Payer | Type | Specialty | Change | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irreversible Electroporation (IRE) of Tumors Other Than Liver | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island | Clinical | Radiation Oncology | Modified | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) Coverage Criteria | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island | Clinical | Radiation Oncology | Modified | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Local or Whole Body Hyperthermia | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island | Clinical | Radiation Oncology | Modified | Jan 8, 2025 |
| Local or Whole Body Hyperthermia | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island | Clinical | Radiation Oncology | Modified | Jan 8, 2025 |
| Intensity‑Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) — Medical Coverage Policy | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island | Clinical | Radiation Oncology | Modified | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of tumors | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island | Clinical | Radiation Oncology | Modified | Jan 3, 2023 |
| Electronic brachytherapy for nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island | Clinical | Radiation Oncology | Modified | Jan 1, 2023 |
| Medical Coverage Policy | Low-Level Laser Therapy | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island | Clinical | Radiation Oncology | Modified | Nov 1, 2022 |
| Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) / Photobiomodulation — Coverage Criteria | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island | Clinical | Radiation Oncology | Modified | Jan 11, 2022 |
| Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) — Coverage Criteria | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island | Clinical | Radiation Oncology | Modified | Jan 11, 2022 |
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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.