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Policies recently reviewed for annual update
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI · Orthopedics, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Family Medicine +5 more·Physician / Facility
Effective date
May 1, 2019
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
BCBS Rhode Island has completed annual reviews of 11 medical policies including Acupuncture, Orthognathic Surgery, Lyme Disease Treatment, and others. The full updated policy texts are available on the provider website for review.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team should review the updated policies on bcbsri.com provider section for any changes to coverage criteria, prior authorization requirements, or documentation standards for the 11 listed policy areas. Pay special attention to Orthognathic Surgery, Immunizations, and Post-Partum Hospital Stays policies that commonly affect billing.