Medical Policy Updates

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Notification of Policy Revisions Effective April 7, 2005 (Posted February 3, 2005)

Medical Policy Revision
Cooling Devices Used in the Outpatient Setting New policy issued. Cooling devices used in the outpatient setting is considered a noncovered item. Reference added. Notification 02/03/2005. Effective 04/07/2005.
Ocular Photoscreening Notification of new policy. Specialty Matched Consultant Advisory Panel review - 1/5/2005. Ocular photoscreening as a screening tool to detect amblyogenic factors is not covered. It is considered investigational and BCBSNC does not cover investigational services. Notification given 2/3/2005. Effective date 4/7/2005.