CommercialCoverageMedium impact
Medical Policy Update
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas·KS · Endocrinology, Podiatry, Orthopedics +1 more·Medical Policy
Effective date
Feb 17, 2023
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas published updates to four medical policies on February 17, 2023: Human Growth Hormone (moved to archive), Foot Care Services, Pharmacogenomic and Metabolite Markers for Thiopurines, and Total Ankle Replacement. Billing teams should review these updated policies for any changes to coverage criteria or billing requirements.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must access the BCBSKS website to review the four updated medical policies (Human Growth Hormone, Foot Care Services, Pharmacogenomic and Metabolite Markers for Thiopurines, and Total Ankle Replacement) for any changes to coverage criteria, prior authorization requirements, or billing guidelines. Contact BCBSKS provider consultant if clarification is needed on specific policy changes.