CommercialCoverageMedium impact
New medical policy
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology +2 more·Physician / Facility
Effective date
Oct 1, 2025
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island has created a new medical policy for Acute Hepatitis Panel testing, effective October 1, 2025. This policy will establish coverage criteria and requirements for hepatitis panel testing that billing teams need to prepare for implementation.
Action Required
Before October 1, 2025: Review the full Acute Hepatitis Panel policy text in the Provider section of BCBSRI.com under Medical Policies heading. Update billing procedures and staff training based on the complete policy requirements once available.