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Medical Policy Update for July 12, 2022

Blue Cross NC·NC · Endocrinology, OB-GYN, Pain Management +2 more·Medical Policy
Effective date
Jul 12, 2022
We identified it
Jun 16, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

Blue Cross NC updated multiple medical policies effective July 12, 2022, with key changes including expanded coverage for uterine fibroid treatments (Acessa and Sonata), new billing codes for glucose monitoring (G0308, G0309), and revised CPT codes for TENS procedures. Several policies had documentation requirements modified and new device approvals added.

Action Required

Action needed
By July 12, 2022: Billing team must update systems to use new codes G0308 and G0309 for continuous glucose monitoring effective 7/1/2022. Remove CPT code 64550 from TENS billing and add codes 97014 and 97032. For percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, use unlisted code 64999 instead of codes 64553-64565 or 64590. Update encounter forms to reflect Acessa and Sonata coverage for uterine fibroid treatments.

Affected Billing Codes

G0308
G0309
64999
E1399
64550
97014
97032