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CareFirst Updates Healthcare Policies – Effective November 1, 2022
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield·Gastroenterology·Provider News
Effective date
Nov 1, 2022
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
CareFirst has updated two medical policies effective November 1, 2022: one covering ingestible pH and pressure capsules for gastrointestinal motility assessment, and another for transient elastography ultrasound for liver fibrosis assessment. Both policies had their description, policy guidelines, and references updated, with new benefit applications and provider guidelines sections added.
Action Required
By November 1, 2022: Billing team must review the updated CareFirst policies 2.01.065 (Ingestible pH and Pressure Capsule for Assessing Gastrointestinal Motility) and 6.01.045 (Transient Elastography Ultrasound for Assessing Liver Fibrosis) for any changes to coding, documentation, or billing requirements. Access full policy details through CareFirst provider portal to understand new benefit applications and provider guidelines sections.