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Experimental or Investigational Services 11.01.03
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield·NY·Miscellaneous
Effective date
Feb 20, 2025
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield updated their experimental/investigational services policy with reorganized criteria but no substantive changes to coverage determination. The policy clarifies when services are considered experimental and therefore excluded from coverage.
Action Required
By February 20, 2025: Billing team should review current experimental/investigational service denials to ensure they align with the clarified criteria. No system changes required as policy intent remains unchanged from previous version.