2026 March Medical Policy Updates
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and BlueChoice HealthPlan released 49 medical policy updates effective March 2026, with most being annual reviews that clarify language and update references without changing coverage intent. However, several policies contain substantive changes: CAM 20191 now covers gastric peroral endoscopic myotomy (G-POEM) for gastroparesis treatment; CAM 10130 adds hybrid closed loop insulin delivery systems; CAM 20104 expands hyperbaric oxygen therapy indications; CAM 126 changes vitamin D testing frequency; and CAM 256 removes primary C cell hyperplasia as an indication. Additionally, 8 policies add new CPT codes effective April 1, 2026 (0616U, 0620U, 0621U, 0630U, 0628U, 0617U, and updated coding for Lyme disease and transplant rejection testing).