Question 1

What insurance policy changes affect CPT 17108?

Accepted Answer

There are 7 tracked policy changes affecting CPT 17108, including updates from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, Humana. Each change may modify coverage criteria, reimbursement rates, or prior-authorization requirements.

Question 2

Which payers have updated policy for CPT 17108?

Accepted Answer

Payers that have issued tracked updates for CPT 17108 include: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, Humana, Nevada Medicaid, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi.

Question 3

How do I get notified when CPT 17108 policy changes?

Accepted Answer

Create a free account at PolicyChanges.app and save a search filtered to CPT 17108. You will receive a daily digest email whenever a new policy change references this code.

Question 4

Why do payers change policies for CPT 17108?

Accepted Answer

Payers revise policies for individual billing codes to align with updated clinical guidelines, CMS rule changes, fraud and abuse prevention measures, or network cost-management goals. Changes can affect medical necessity criteria, place-of-service restrictions, bundling rules, or whether a code requires prior authorization.

17108 Insurance Policy Changes

Medical policy updates

Cosmetic and Reconstructive Procedures 7.01.11

Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery - Medicare Advantage (Revised)

Cutaneous Vascular Lesion Removal - MEDICAID - INDIANA (New)

Updates to Prior Authorization Requirements for Various Procedure Codes

Non-Pharmacologic Treatment of Rosacea

Removal of Benign Skin Lesions and Scars