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Medical Policy Update November 1, 2022
Blue Cross NC·NC · Dermatology, Oncology, Radiation Oncology +2 more·Medical Policy
Effective date
Nov 1, 2022
We identified it
Jun 16, 2026
Summary
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina updated 20 medical policies on November 1, 2022, primarily making administrative changes to descriptions, references, and guidelines. Most importantly for billing, CPT codes 77767 and 77768 were removed from Electronic Brachytherapy coverage, and dental reconstructive services coverage was expanded to include cancer treatment-related procedures per HB 646.
Action Required
Immediately: Stop billing CPT codes 77767 and 77768 for Electronic Brachytherapy for Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer procedures. Update billing system rules and encounter forms to reflect removal of these codes. For dental practices: Update billing procedures to include coverage for reconstructive services related to cancer treatments (chemotherapy, biotherapy, or radiation therapy) as now covered under HB 646.