Neurology/Neurosurgery policy updates
Track new and updated Neurology/Neurosurgery policies impacting reimbursement and clinical operations.
| Policy | Payer | Type | Specialty | Change | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natalizumab (Tysabri) and natalizumab biosimilar (Tyruko) coverage | Blue Cross Blue Shield - North Carolina | Clinical | Neurology/Neurosurgery | Modified | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Eladocagene exuparvovec-tneq (Kebilidi) intraputaminal infusion coverage criteria | Blue Cross Blue Shield - North Carolina | Clinical | Neurology/Neurosurgery | Modified | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Onasemnogene abeparvovec (Itvisma) — Intrathecal Injection Coverage Criteria | Blue Cross Blue Shield - North Carolina | Clinical | Neurology/Neurosurgery | Modified | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Onasemnogene abeparvovec (Zolgensma) — Coverage Criteria | Blue Cross Blue Shield - North Carolina | Clinical | Neurology/Neurosurgery | Modified | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Elivaldogene autotemcel (Skysona) — Coverage Criteria for Early, Active Cerebral Adrenoleukodystrophy (CALD) | Blue Cross Blue Shield - North Carolina | Clinical | Neurology/Neurosurgery | Modified | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Image-Guided Minimally Invasive Decompression (IG-MLD) for Spinal Stenosis | Blue Cross Blue Shield - North Carolina | Clinical | Neurology/Neurosurgery | Modified | Jan 1, 2026 |
| Neonatal Fc Receptor (FcRn) Blockers “Notification” (PDF) Opens in a New Tab. | Blue Cross Blue Shield - North Carolina | Clinical | Neurology/Neurosurgery | Modified | Jan 1, 2026 |
| Decompression of the Intervertebral Disc Using Laser Energy (Laser Discectomy) or Radiofrequency Coblation (Nucleoplasty) | Blue Cross Blue Shield - North Carolina | Clinical | Neurology/Neurosurgery | Modified | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Quantitative Electroencephalography | Blue Cross Blue Shield - North Carolina | Clinical | Neurology/Neurosurgery | Modified | Sep 10, 2025 |
| Remote Electrical Neuromodulation for Migraines | Blue Cross Blue Shield - North Carolina | Clinical | Neurology/Neurosurgery | Modified | Jul 16, 2025 |
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