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MPC August 2023
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska·NE · Ophthalmology, Cardiology, Sleep Medicine +8 more·Medical Policy
We identified it
Oct 10, 2026
Summary
This historical policy document from August 2023 contains multiple medical policy updates for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska with staggered effective dates between August and December 2023. All changes are now past their effective dates as of the analysis date (2026-10-10). The billing team should verify current applicability of these policies rather than implementing them, as they may have been superseded or modified since publication.
Action Required
Historical Material - Already Effective and Elapsed: This policy document was published 2023-08-31 and discovered 2026-10-10. All stated effective dates (08/14/2023, 09/01/2023, 12/01/2023) have passed. Billing team should: (1) Verify current applicability by consulting Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska's current medical policy database to confirm these policies remain in effect and have not been superseded; (2) Do NOT attempt to implement past deadlines; (3) Review current policy statements for the following areas if still in use: cardiovascular risk panels (Policy V.19), sleep apnea surgeries (Policy III.62), hyperbaric oxygen therapy, IPL for dry eyes (Policy I.215), and the specified pharmacy policies (Roctavian, Vyjuvek, Elevidys, Leqembi, Qalsody, GnRH agonists); (4) Confirm prior authorization requirements remain as stated for affected services; (5) Contact Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska provider relations for clarification on any policies that may have been updated since August 2023.