CommercialCoverageMedium impact
State and School Employees' Health Insurance Plan - Miudella (copper intrauterine device)
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi·MS · OB-GYN, Family Medicine·Medical Policy
Effective date
Mar 15, 2026
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Mississippi State and School Employees' Health Insurance Plan has added a new policy effective March 15, 2026, stating that Miudella (copper intrauterine device) is considered not medically necessary because other covered copper IUD options are available. Claims for Miudella and related administration services will be denied.
Action Required
By March 15, 2026: Billing team must update system to flag HCPCS code J7299 (Miudella copper IUD) as not covered for Mississippi State and School Employees' Health Plan members. Update encounter forms to remind providers to use alternative covered copper IUDs. Claims for J7299 and related administration services will be denied for this specific plan.