Bluecross Idaho Coverage Criteria
Latest Bluecross Idaho coverage criteria updates25
- Coverage CriteriaClinical/Medical PolicyEff. 2026-10-01Leqvio (inclisiran)Defines medical necessity criteria and coverage conditions for Leqvio (inclisiran) injections as an adjunct to diet and statin therapy for adults with primary hyperlipidemia or established ASCVD under Blue Cross of Idaho benefit plans.All Bluecross Idaho updates
- Coverage CriteriaClinical/Medical PolicyEff. 2026-09-01Exdensur (depemokimab-ulaa) coverage for severe eosinophilic asthmaDefines medical necessity criteria, continuation requirements, and not-medically-necessary situations for coverage of Exdensur as add-on maintenance therapy in members age 12 and older with severe eosinophilic asthma.All Bluecross Idaho updates
- Coverage CriteriaClinical/Medical PolicyEff. 2026-09-01Tibial Nerve Stimulation (PTNS, iTNS, TTNS)Defines coverage and medical necessity criteria for percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation for non‑neurogenic urinary dysfunction (including overactive bladder); states investigational indications for implantable and transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation and affects providers treating members under Bluecross Idaho benefit plans.All Bluecross Idaho updates
- Coverage CriteriaClinical/Medical PolicyEff. 2026-08-01Treatment of Nasal Valve Collapse and Nasal Septal Swell BodiesMedical policy governing coverage of surgical and implant-based treatments for nasal valve collapse and procedures for nasal septal swell bodies for Blue Cross of Idaho members.All Bluecross Idaho updates
- Coverage CriteriaClinical/Medical PolicyEff. 2026-06-25Dental Procedures - Bridges, Crowns, ImplantsGuidance on when dental indirect restorations (inlays, onlays, crowns), fixed prosthodontics (bridges), and implants are dentally appropriate and/or medically necessary for Blue Cross of Idaho members; applies to providers submitting claims for reimbursement.All Bluecross Idaho updates
- Coverage CriteriaClinical/Medical PolicyEff. 2026-06-25Discectomy (lumbar and cervical)This policy describes Bluecross Idaho coverage criteria for lumbar and cervical discectomy (including endoscopic approaches) for treatment of herniated intervertebral discs and states when discectomy and related technologies are considered medically necessary, not medically necessary, or investigational for members covered under Blue Cross of Idaho benefit plans.All Bluecross Idaho updates
- Coverage CriteriaClinical/Medical PolicyEff. 2026-06-25LaminectomyMedical necessity and coverage criteria for cervical, thoracic, and lumbar laminectomy procedures for Blue Cross of Idaho members; applies to providers requesting coverage and utilization review.All Bluecross Idaho updates
- Coverage CriteriaClinical/Medical PolicyEff. 2026-06-01Ambulatory Event Monitors and Mobile Cardiac Outpatient TelemetryDefines medical necessity criteria and coverage guidance for external and implantable ambulatory event monitors and mobile cardiac outpatient telemetry (MCOT) as alternatives to Holter monitoring for diagnosis and monitoring of cardiac arrhythmias, affecting providers ordering or supplying these monitoring services for Blue Cross of Idaho members.All Bluecross Idaho updates
- Coverage CriteriaClinical/Medical PolicyEff. 2026-05-28Ambulance and Medical Transport ServicesDefines medical necessity, coverage criteria, and benefit application for emergency and non-emergency ground and air ambulance and specialty transport services under Bluecross Idaho benefit plans.All Bluecross Idaho updates
- Coverage CriteriaClinical/Medical PolicyEff. 2026-05-28Ambulance and Medical Transport ServicesThis policy governs when emergency and non-emergency ground, air, and other ambulance or medical transport services may be considered medically necessary, including transport between facilities and ambulance services without transportation. Coverage is subject to the member-specific benefit plan, applicable law, eligibility, and line-of-business provisions.All Bluecross Idaho updates
- Coverage CriteriaClinical/Medical PolicyEff. 2026-05-28Brineura (cerliponase alfa) — Coverage Criteria for CLN2Criteria and coverage guidance for use of Brineura (cerliponase alfa) to treat late infantile neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis type 2 (CLN2) for Bluecross Idaho members. Applies to providers requesting medical benefit authorization for pediatric intraventricular enzyme replacement therapy.All Bluecross Idaho updates
- Coverage CriteriaClinical/Medical PolicyEff. 2026-05-28Electrical Stimulation of the Spine as an Adjunct to Spinal Fusion ProceduresThis policy defines when invasive and noninvasive electrical bone growth stimulation are considered medically necessary as adjuncts to spinal fusion procedures and lists indications considered not medically necessary. It applies to Blue Cross of Idaho benefit plans and to providers requesting coverage determinations.All Bluecross Idaho updates
- Coverage CriteriaClinical/Medical PolicyEff. 2026-05-28Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD)Medical policy governing medical necessity and investigational indications for transvenous, subcutaneous, and extravascular implantable cardioverter defibrillators for adult and pediatric members of Blue Cross of Idaho.All Bluecross Idaho updates
- Coverage CriteriaClinical/Medical PolicyEff. 2026-05-28Leadless Cardiac Pacemakers (Micra, Aveir)Medical necessity and coverage criteria for leadless single- and dual-chamber transcatheter pacing systems (Micra and Aveir) for Bluecross Idaho members; describes when devices are considered medically necessary, investigational, contraindications, and policy guidelines.All Bluecross Idaho updates
- Coverage CriteriaClinical/Medical PolicyEff. 2026-05-28Letermovir (Prevymis) for CMV prophylaxis in allogeneic HSCT recipientsThis policy defines medical necessity criteria and coverage parameters for letermovir (Prevymis) used to prevent cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection and disease in CMV-seropositive adult recipients of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplants.All Bluecross Idaho updates
- Coverage CriteriaClinical/Medical PolicyEff. 2026-05-28Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) as a Treatment of Depression and Other Psychiatric/Neurologic DisordersCoverage and medical necessity criteria for rTMS and deep rTMS for major depressive disorder and other psychiatric/neurologic disorders for Blue Cross of Idaho members; describes required documentation, contraindications, treatment course limits, and investigational indications.All Bluecross Idaho updates
- Coverage CriteriaClinical/Medical PolicyEff. 2026-05-28Telehealth Virtual Care ServicesThis policy governs when telehealth services may be considered medically necessary, including requirements for professional relationships, standard of care, documentation, credentialing, consent, privacy, and billing. It applies to providers delivering telehealth services to Blue Cross of Idaho members, subject to the member-specific benefit plan and applicable law.All Bluecross Idaho updates
- Coverage CriteriaClinical/Medical PolicyEff. 2026-05-28Vestronidase alfa-vjbk (Mepsevii) for MucopolysaccharidosisDefines medical necessity and authorization criteria for coverage of vestronidase alfa-vjbk (Mepsevii) for treatment of mucopolysaccharidosis VII (MPS VII) under Blue Cross of Idaho benefit plans.All Bluecross Idaho updates
- Coverage CriteriaClinical/Medical PolicyEff. 2026-04-30Deep Brain StimulationThis policy governs medical necessity and coverage of deep brain stimulation (DBS) procedures for movement and selected neurologic disorders for members covered by Blue Cross of Idaho benefit plans.All Bluecross Idaho updates
- Coverage CriteriaClinical/Medical PolicyEff. 2026-04-30Hip ResurfacingThis policy governs medical necessity and coverage for total and partial hip resurfacing procedures using FDA-approved devices as alternatives to total hip replacement, and it applies to members covered under Blue Cross of Idaho benefit plans.All Bluecross Idaho updates
- Coverage CriteriaClinical/Medical PolicyEff. 2026-04-30Intravenous Monoclonal Antibody Therapy for Migraine HeadacheThis policy defines medical necessity criteria, dosing, continuation, and exclusions for intravenous CGRP monoclonal antibody therapy (Vyepti/eptinezumab) for migraine prophylaxis in adult members covered by Blue Cross of Idaho benefit plans.All Bluecross Idaho updates
- Coverage CriteriaClinical/Medical PolicyEff. 2026-04-30Meniscal Allografts and Other Meniscal ImplantsDefines medical necessity criteria and coverage stance for meniscal allograft transplantation (MAT) and states that other meniscal implants (e.g., collagen scaffolds) are investigational; applies to Blue Cross of Idaho benefit plans and providers evaluating coverage for members.All Bluecross Idaho updates
- Coverage CriteriaClinical/Medical PolicyEff. 2026-04-30Percutaneous Intradiscal Electrothermal Annuloplasty, Radiofrequency Annuloplasty, Biacuplasty and Intraosseous Basivertebral Nerve AblationDefines coverage and medical necessity criteria for percutaneous intradiscal electrothermal annuloplasty, radiofrequency annuloplasty, intradiscal biacuplasty, and intraosseous basivertebral nerve (BVN) ablation for chronic low back pain under Bluecross Idaho benefit plans.All Bluecross Idaho updates
- Coverage CriteriaClinical/Medical PolicyEff. 2026-04-30Spinal Cord and Dorsal Root Ganglion StimulationMedical policy governing use of spinal cord stimulation (SCS) and dorsal root ganglion stimulation (DRGS) for treatment of severe, chronic trunk or limb pain refractory to other therapies; applies to Blue Cross of Idaho benefit plans and affected providers/members.All Bluecross Idaho updates
- Coverage CriteriaClinical/Medical PolicyEff. 2026-04-01Gene Therapies for Treatment of Wounds in Dystrophic Epidermolysis BullosaDefines medical necessity and prior authorization criteria for beremagene geperpavec-svdt (Vyjuvek) and prademagene zamikeracel (Zevaskyn) for treatment of wounds in individuals with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB). Affects providers prescribing or administering these therapies and members receiving them.All Bluecross Idaho updates
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