CommercialCoverageMedium impact
Gastrointestinal (GI) Function/Health Panel
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi·MS · Gastroenterology, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine·Medical Policy
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
This policy confirms that Gastrointestinal (GI) Function/Health Panels are considered not medically necessary for all indications by this insurer. The policy was reviewed on 12/04/2024 with no changes, maintaining the existing coverage denial for comprehensive GI panels including pathogen screening, digestion markers, and intestinal function tests.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must verify that claims for GI Function/Health Panel tests using the listed CPT codes are not submitted to this BCBS plan, as they will be denied as not medically necessary. Update billing system to flag these codes for this payer. Inform providers that comprehensive GI panels are not covered regardless of indication.