CommercialCoverageMedium impact
Proprietary Laboratory Analyses (PLA)
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI·Physician / Facility
Effective date
Jul 1, 2019
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
BCBS Rhode Island updated their Proprietary Laboratory Analyses (PLA) policy effective July 1, 2019, with coverage changes for specialized laboratory tests. The policy content requires review of the full text document to understand specific coverage modifications.
Action Required
Review the full PLA policy text at the provided BCBS Rhode Island URL to understand specific coverage changes for proprietary laboratory analyses. Billing team should verify current coverage requirements for any PLA codes before submitting claims and update billing protocols accordingly.