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Medical Policy Update for October 16, 2024
Blue Cross NC·NC · PM&R (Physical Medicine & Rehab), Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy +4 more·Medical Policy
Effective date
Oct 16, 2024
We identified it
Jun 16, 2026
Summary
Blue Cross NC updated 12 medical policies effective October 16, 2024, with mostly minor edits for clarity and reference updates. Key changes include new coverage criteria for wheelchair push-rim devices and clarifications to respiratory device coverage, but no major policy statement changes.
Action Required
Review updated policies for Children's Mobility Equipment, Wheelchairs, DME, and Rehabilitative Therapies to ensure billing staff understand any clarified coverage criteria. Pay special attention to new wheelchair push-rim device requirements in the manual and power wheelchair policy.