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IQ Updates
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI · Orthopedics, Oncology, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery +1 more·Physician / Facility
Effective date
Jul 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
BCBS Rhode Island is updating InterQual criteria for multiple medical areas effective July 1, 2026, including durable medical equipment prosthetics, TMJ arthroplasty, tumor treatment field therapy, and various molecular diagnostic tests. Healthcare providers need to obtain updated criteria documentation to ensure proper prior authorization and coverage determinations.
Action Required
Before July 1, 2026: Contact ProviderRelations@bcbsri.org to obtain updated InterQual criteria for affected services including lower extremity prosthetics, TMJ arthroplasty, tumor treatment field therapy, and molecular diagnostics. Review new criteria and update prior authorization processes and documentation requirements for these services to ensure compliance with updated coverage guidelines.