CommercialCoverageMedium impact
New policies
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI·Physician / Facility
Effective date
Feb 1, 2021
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
BCBS Rhode Island has created four new medical policies effective February 1, 2021, covering COVID-19 diagnostic testing, vaccine and antibody treatment administration reimbursement, monoclonal antibody treatment, vaccinations, and molecular testing for pulmonary nodules. Full policy details must be reviewed on the provider website as effective dates vary by policy.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must access bcbsri.com Provider section under Medical Policy heading to review full text of all four new policies (COVID-19 Diagnostic Testing/Vaccine/Antibody Treatment Administration Reimbursement, COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibody Treatment, COVID-19 Vaccinations, and Molecular Testing in Management of Pulmonary Nodules) as effective dates vary. Update billing procedures and prior authorization requirements based on specific policy requirements found in full text.