All PlansCoverageMedium impact
New policies
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI · Urology, Oncology·Physician / Facility
Effective date
Mar 1, 2023
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
BCBS Rhode Island has created two new medical policies: Prostate Cancer Detection with IsoPSA (effective March 1, 2023) and Specialty Interdisciplinary Care Team Participation. These policies establish new coverage guidelines that may affect billing for prostate cancer screening and interdisciplinary care services.
Action Required
Before March 1, 2023: Billing team must review the full text of both new policies in the Provider section of bcbsri.com under Medical Policy heading to understand coverage requirements for prostate cancer detection with IsoPSA and specialty interdisciplinary care team participation. Update billing procedures and prior authorization requirements as specified in the detailed policy documents.