All PlansCoverageMedium impact
New policies
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI · Neurology, Gastroenterology, Orthopedics +2 more·Physician / Facility
Effective date
Jun 1, 2020
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
BCBS Rhode Island has implemented three new medical policies effective June 1, 2020, covering Navigated Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy for Esophageal Achalasia, and Radiofrequency Coblation Tenotomy for Musculoskeletal Conditions. Providers must review the full policy details on the BCBS RI website to understand coverage criteria and billing requirements for these procedures.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team and providers must review the full text of all three new policies in the Provider section of bcbsri.com under Medical Policy heading. Update billing procedures and coverage verification processes for Navigated Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy, and Radiofrequency Coblation Tenotomy procedures to ensure compliance with new coverage criteria.