CommercialCoverageMedium impact
New policies
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI · Cardiology, Nephrology, Vascular Surgery +1 more·Physician / Facility
Effective date
Jun 1, 2025
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
BCBSRI has created two new medical policies effective June 1, 2025: one covering Baroreflex Stimulation Devices and another covering Radiofrequency Ablation of Renal Sympathetic Nerves for uncontrolled Hypertension. Billing teams must review the full policy texts on the BCBSRI provider website to understand coverage criteria and billing requirements.
Action Required
Before June 1, 2025: Billing team must review the full text of both new policies in the Provider section of BCBSRI.com under Medical Policies heading. Determine specific CPT codes, coverage criteria, and prior authorization requirements for Baroreflex Stimulation Devices and Radiofrequency Ablation of Renal Sympathetic Nerves procedures. Update billing system and encounter forms with any new requirements once policy details are obtained.