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Blue Shield of CaliforniaAll Plans · Coverage · Medical Policy · CA · Plastic SurgeryMedium impact

Rib Remodeling and Clavicle Shortening (BSC7.21)

Effective date
Mar 1, 2026
Identified
Dec 1, 2025

Summary

Blue Shield of California medical policy BSC7.21 addresses rib remodeling and clavicle shortening for body contouring. Rib remodeling for body contouring, including WASP, RIBOSS, RibXcar and UUAIST, is considered investigational. Clavicle shortening for body contouring is also considered investigational. The policy was first issued December 1, 2025, and its March 1, 2026 version includes an administrative update and a coding update.

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What to do

Action · 3 steps
01Already effective March 1, 2026: Billing team: Check the member's contract benefits in effect at the time of service to determine coverage or non-coverage of rib remodeling (WASP, RIBOSS, RibXcar, UUAIST) and clavicle shortening for body contouring, because the member health services contract language controls over this medical policy.
02Direct questions about this policy's applicability to the Prior Authorization Department at (800) 541-6652.
03Documentation for clinical review: no records are required.

Codes mentioned

2160021811218122181321899231202348023485234902349123929

Original notice

Rib Remodeling and Clavicle Shortening (BSC7.21)
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