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Aqueous Shunts and Stents for Glaucoma
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI · Ophthalmology·Physician / Facility
Effective date
Jan 1, 2020
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
The Aqueous Shunts and Stents for Glaucoma policy has been updated to include specific diagnosis codes that support medical necessity for these procedures. This change affects billing requirements for glaucoma treatments involving shunts and stents.
Action Required
Review the full policy text at the provided URL to identify the specific diagnosis codes that support medical necessity for aqueous shunts and stents. Update billing procedures to ensure proper diagnosis code matching for glaucoma shunt and stent procedures to avoid claim denials.