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Acute and Maintenance Tocolysis
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi·MS · OB-GYN·Medical Policy
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi updated their tocolysis policy, covering acute therapy with calcium channel blockers, magnesium sulfate, prostaglandin inhibitors, and parenteral terbutaline for preterm labor management. Maintenance tocolytic therapy beyond 48-72 hours is considered investigational and not covered.
Action Required
Immediately: Review all tocolytic therapy claims to ensure acute treatments (under 48-72 hours) use covered medications (calcium channel blockers, magnesium sulfate, prostaglandin inhibitors, parenteral terbutaline). Billing team must verify formulary coverage for specific medications using patient member ID before treatment. Stop billing for maintenance tocolytic therapy beyond 72 hours as it will be denied as investigational.