CommercialCoverageMedium impact
New policies
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI · Orthopedics, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Ophthalmology +2 more·Physician / Facility
Effective date
Dec 1, 2022
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Blue Cross Blue Shield Rhode Island has created four new medical policies covering TMJ arthrotomy, intraocular radiotherapy for macular degeneration, left atrial appendage occlusion devices, and remote electrical neuromodulation for migraines. All policies become effective December 1, 2022, and full policy details are available on the BCBSRI provider website.
Action Required
Before December 1, 2022: Billing team must review the full text of all four new policies in the Provider section of BCBSRI.com under Medical Policy heading to understand coverage requirements, billing guidelines, and any prior authorization requirements for TMJ arthrotomy, intraocular radiotherapy for macular degeneration, left atrial appendage occlusion devices, and remote electrical neuromodulation for migraines.