CommercialCoverageMedium impact
Medical Policy Update
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas·KS · Cardiology, Pulmonology, Sleep Medicine +1 more·Medical Policy
Effective date
Aug 9, 2022
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas has published updated medical policies covering six areas including sleep apnea management, cardiac procedures, respiratory treatments, and genetic testing. The billing team should review these policy updates to understand any changes to coverage criteria or billing requirements for affected services.
Action Required
Review the six updated BCBSKS medical policies published 08/09/22 by clicking the provided links on the BCBSKS website. Billing team should identify any changes to coverage criteria, prior authorization requirements, or billing guidelines for cytochrome p450 testing, sleep apnea treatments, atrial fibrillation procedures, respiratory oscillatory devices, and left atrial appendage closure devices. Contact BCBSKS provider consultant if clarification is needed.