General Surgery policy updates
Track new and updated General Surgery policies impacting reimbursement and clinical operations.
| Policy | Payer | Type | Specialty | Change | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of Implantable Devices | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island | Clinical | General Surgery | Modified | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Mastectomy Treatment, Breast Reconstruction and Mastectomy | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island | Clinical | General Surgery | Modified | Mar 1, 2026 |
| Removal of Implantable Devices | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island | Clinical | General Surgery | Modified | Jan 10, 2026 |
| Surgical Treatments — Lymphedema and Lipedema (Medical Coverage Policy) | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island | Clinical | General Surgery | Modified | Aug 1, 2024 |
| Handheld Radiofrequency Spectroscopy for Intraoperative Assessment of Surgical Margins during Breast-Conserving Surgery | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island | Clinical | General Surgery | Modified | Jul 1, 2023 |
| Plugs for Anal Fistula Repair | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island | Clinical | General Surgery | Modified | Jan 6, 2022 |
| Surgery for Groin Pain in Athletes | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island | Clinical | General Surgery | Modified | Jul 4, 2015 |
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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.