All PlansCoverageMedium impact
New Policies
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI · Gastroenterology, Pain Management, Family Medicine +1 more·Physician / Facility
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
BCBS Rhode Island has created new policies for Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Field Stimulator System (IB-Stim) for functional abdominal pain disorders and updated policies for Transitional Care Management, Chronic Care Management, and Principal Care Management services. Effective dates vary by policy and must be reviewed individually.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must access the Provider section of BCBSRI.com under Medical Policy heading to review the full text of new policies for Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Field Stimulator System (IB-Stim) and care management services. Check effective dates for each policy and update billing procedures accordingly. Failure to review current policies may result in claim denials or billing errors.