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Medical Policy Update for September 12, 2023
Blue Cross NC·NC · Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Endocrinology +2 more·Medical Policy
Effective date
Sep 12, 2023
We identified it
Jun 16, 2026
Summary
Blue Cross NC updated multiple medical policies on September 12, 2023, including clarifications to chronic rhinitis ablation treatments, diabetes testing coverage for patients under 18, hematopoietic cell transplantation, interfacility transfers, and removal of specific CPT codes for leadless cardiac pacemakers. Most changes are administrative clarifications with no change to policy intent, except CPT codes 33274 and 33275 were removed from leadless pacemaker billing effective April 1, 2023.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must verify that CPT codes 33274 and 33275 are not being used for leadless cardiac pacemaker procedures, as these codes were removed from coverage effective April 1, 2023. Review any pending or recent claims using these codes and resubmit with appropriate alternative codes if available. Update billing software to block these codes for leadless pacemaker procedures.