Arkansas_blue_cross_blue_shield Coverage Criteria
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- Coverage CriteriaClinical/Medical PolicyEff. 2027-02-01Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion, ClosureThis policy governs coverage of percutaneous endovascular left atrial appendage closure or occlusion using an FDA Premarket Approval device, such as Watchman or Amplatzer Amulet. Coverage applies when members with atrial fibrillation meet the specified stroke-risk and bleeding-risk or anticoagulation-ineligibility criteria.All arkansas_blue_cross_blue_shield updates
- Coverage CriteriaClinical/Medical PolicyEff. 2026-09-01Intensity Modulated Radiation TherapyCoverage criteria for whole breast irradiation and breast boost irradiation, including permitted treatment fractions under specified clinical circumstances.All arkansas_blue_cross_blue_shield updates
- Coverage CriteriaClinical/Medical PolicyAre all tests for COVID-19 covered?This document explains when COVID-19 diagnostic tests are covered without member copayment, coinsurance, or deductible. It applies to members and providers seeking coverage for FDA-approved or pending-approval COVID-19 tests used for individualized diagnosis.All arkansas_blue_cross_blue_shield updates
- Coverage CriteriaClinical/Medical PolicyAxicabtagene CiloleucelThis policy governs coverage of axicabtagene ciloleucel, including FDA-labeled and specified off-label uses for large B-cell lymphoma, follicular lymphoma, and other NCCN-supported lymphoma indications. Coverage is subject to diagnosis, age, prior-treatment, organ-function, CAR T-cell therapy history, and lifetime administration criteria.All arkansas_blue_cross_blue_shield updates
- Coverage CriteriaClinical/Medical PolicyBalloon Dilation of the Eustachian TubeThis policy governs restricted coverage for balloon dilation of the Eustachian tube using a U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved device for adults with chronic obstructive Eustachian tube dysfunction when documented clinical, diagnostic, treatment-response, reversibility, and exclusion criteria are met.All arkansas_blue_cross_blue_shield updates
- Coverage CriteriaClinical/Medical PolicySleep Apnea, Minimally Invasive SurgicalCoverage of hypoglossal nerve stimulation using the FDA-approved Inspire device for adults with obstructive sleep apnea and adolescents or young adults with Down syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea, subject to specified clinical criteria.All arkansas_blue_cross_blue_shield updates
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