Dermatology policy updates
Track new and updated Dermatology policies impacting reimbursement and clinical operations.
| Policy | Payer | Type | Specialty | Change | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laser Treatment for Proliferative Vascular Lesions | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island | Clinical | Dermatology | Modified | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Dermatologic Applications of Photodynamic Therapy | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island | Clinical | Dermatology | Modified | Mar 1, 2024 |
| Dermatologic Applications of Photodynamic Therapy | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island | Clinical | Dermatology | Modified | Mar 1, 2024 |
| Dermatologic Applications of Photodynamic Therapy | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island | Clinical | Dermatology | Modified | Jan 3, 2024 |
| Fractional Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Laser Ablation Treatment of Hypertrophic Scars or Keloids for Functional Improvement | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island | Clinical | Dermatology | Modified | Jan 1, 2024 |
| Optical Diagnostic Devices for Evaluating Skin Lesions Suspected of Malignancy | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island | Clinical | Dermatology | Modified | Jun 1, 2023 |
| Optical Diagnostic Devices for Evaluating Skin Lesions Suspected of Malignancy | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island | Clinical | Dermatology | Modified | Jun 1, 2023 |
| Optical Diagnostic Devices for Evaluating Skin Lesions Suspected of Malignancy | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island | Clinical | Dermatology | Modified | Jun 1, 2023 |
| Electronic Brachytherapy for Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island | Clinical | Dermatology | Modified | Jan 1, 2023 |
| Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) — Dermatology Coverage Criteria | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island | Clinical | Dermatology | Modified | Jul 1, 2020 |
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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.