Question 1

What insurance policy changes affect CPT 77318?

Accepted Answer

There are 5 tracked policy changes affecting CPT 77318, including updates from BCBS Michigan, Aetna, Independence Blue Cross. Each change may modify coverage criteria, reimbursement rates, or prior-authorization requirements.

Question 2

Which payers have updated policy for CPT 77318?

Accepted Answer

Payers that have issued tracked updates for CPT 77318 include: BCBS Michigan, Aetna, Independence Blue Cross, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi.

Question 3

How do I get notified when CPT 77318 policy changes?

Accepted Answer

Create a free account at PolicyChanges.app and save a search filtered to CPT 77318. You will receive a daily digest email whenever a new policy change references this code.

Question 4

Why do payers change policies for CPT 77318?

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.

77318 Insurance Policy Changes

Radiation oncology and radiopharmaceutical procedure codes to be managed through the Oncology Value Management program

Brachytherapy (CPB 0371, reviewed 2026-05-20)

09.00.56w, Radiation Therapy Services (Independence)

Stereolithographic Models and Implants (CPB 0613, reviewed 2026-09-03)

Intracavitary Balloon Catheter Brain Brachytherapy for Malignant Gliomas or Metastasis to the Brain