CommercialCoverageMedium impact
New Policies
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI · Ophthalmology, PM&R (Physical Medicine & Rehab)·Physician / Facility
Effective date
Aug 1, 2024
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island has created three new medical policies effective August 1, 2024: Autologous Serum Eye Drops, Implantation of Anterior Segment Intraocular Nonbiodegradable Drug-Eluting System, and Rehabilitative Devices with Remote Monitoring. Billing teams must review the full policy texts on the BCBSRI provider website to understand coverage criteria and billing requirements for these services.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must access the BCBSRI.com provider portal under Medical Policy heading to review full text of three new policies: Autologous Serum Eye Drops, Implantation of Anterior Segment Intraocular Nonbiodegradable Drug-Eluting System, and Rehabilitative Devices with Remote Monitoring. Update billing procedures and coverage criteria based on each policy's specific requirements and effective dates.