When does this change take effect?

This change is effective Feb 1, 2022.

All PlansCoverageMedium impact

New policies

Q: Who is affected by this change?

This affects Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology providers in RI on All Plans plans.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Endocrinology +1 more·Physician / Facility

Effective date

Feb 1, 2022

We identified it

Jun 19, 2026

Days to comply

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Summary

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island has created a new medical policy for Nutrient/Nutritional Panel Testing effective February 1, 2022. This policy establishes coverage guidelines and requirements for nutritional testing services.

Action Required

Action needed

Immediately: Billing team must review the full Nutrient/Nutritional Panel Testing policy text in the Provider section of bcbsri.com under Medical Policy heading to understand coverage requirements, prior authorization needs, and documentation standards for nutritional panel testing claims.

Related policy hubs

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island policies RI policy changes Family Medicine Internal Medicine Endocrinology Gastroenterology