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Policies recently reviewed for annual update
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI · Cardiology, ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat), Oncology +6 more·Physician / Facility
Effective date
Sep 1, 2020
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
BCBS Rhode Island has completed their annual review of 18 medical policies covering procedures from cardiac monitoring to tumor treatment. This is a notification that policies have been updated, but specific changes are not detailed in this announcement.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team should visit bcbsri.com Provider section to review the full text of all 18 updated policies including Cochlear Implant, Drug Testing, Hearing Aid Mandate, Total Joint Arthroplasty, and others listed. Check each policy for changes to coverage, billing requirements, or documentation needs that may affect current billing practices.