Gastroenterology policy updates
Track new and updated Gastroenterology policies impacting reimbursement and clinical operations.
| Policy | Payer | Type | Specialty | Change | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noninvasive Techniques for the Evaluation and Monitoring of Patients with Chronic Liver Disease | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island | Clinical | Gastroenterology | Modified | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Noninvasive Techniques for the Evaluation and Monitoring of Patients with Chronic Liver Disease | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island | Clinical | Gastroenterology | Modified | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Esophageal pH Monitoring | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island | Clinical | Gastroenterology | Modified | Mar 1, 2026 |
| Adjunctive Techniques for Screening, Surveillance, and Risk Classification of Barrett Esophagus and Esophageal Dysplasia | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island | Clinical | Gastroenterology | Modified | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Acute Hepatitis Panel (coverage criteria) | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island | Clinical | Gastroenterology | Modified | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Oral Nutrition Mandate — Oral Nutrition Products (non-prescription formulas and low-protein foods) | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island | Clinical | Gastroenterology | Modified | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Oral Nutrition (non-prescription) for Home Use | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island | Clinical | Gastroenterology | Modified | Jan 1, 2026 |
| Adjunctive Techniques for Screening, Surveillance, and Risk Classification of Barrett Esophagus and Esophageal Dysplasia | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island | Clinical | Gastroenterology | Modified | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Field Stimulator System (IB-Stim) for Functional Abdominal Pain Disorders | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island | Clinical | Gastroenterology | Modified | Jan 1, 2025 |
| Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Field Stimulator System for Functional Abdominal Pain Disorders (IB-Stim) | Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island | Clinical | Gastroenterology | Modified | Jan 1, 2025 |
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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.