Psychiatry/Behavioral Health policy updates
Track new and updated Psychiatry/Behavioral Health policies impacting reimbursement and clinical operations.
| Policy | Payer | Type | Specialty | Change | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esketamine (Spravato) nasal spray — clinical coverage and billing guidance | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Iowa | Clinical | Psychiatry/Behavioral Health | Modified | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Zurzuvae (zuranolone) for Postpartum Depression — Prior Authorization and Coverage Criteria | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Iowa | Clinical | Psychiatry/Behavioral Health | Modified | Aug 19, 2025 |
| Cobenfy (xanomeline/trospium) — Coverage and Authorization Criteria for Schizophrenia | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Iowa | Clinical | Psychiatry/Behavioral Health | Modified | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Antidepressant Drug Coverage (Khedezla, Desvenlafaxine ER, Viibryd, Fetzima, Luvox CR, Trintellix) | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Iowa | Clinical | Psychiatry/Behavioral Health | Modified | Sep 29, 2022 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis for the Treatment of Autism | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Iowa | Clinical | Psychiatry/Behavioral Health | Modified | Dec 1, 2016 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for the Treatment of Autism | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Iowa | Clinical | Psychiatry/Behavioral Health | Modified | Dec 1, 2016 |
| Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Coverage Criteria | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Iowa | Clinical | Psychiatry/Behavioral Health | Modified | Jan 1, 2012 |
| Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation and Auricular Electrostimulation | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Iowa | Clinical | Psychiatry/Behavioral Health | Modified | Oct 1, 2010 |
| Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation and Auricular Electrostimulation | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Iowa | Clinical | Psychiatry/Behavioral Health | Modified | — |
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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.