Medical Policy Updates

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Notification of Policy Revisions Effective December 07, 2009 (Posted August 31, 2009)

Medical Policy Revision
Fecal Calprotectin Test

New policy. Reviewed with Senior Medical Director 7/9/2009. "Testing for fecal calprotectin is considered investigational for all indications. BCBSNC does not cover investigational services." Notice given 8/31/09. Policy effective date 12/7/09.
Fecal Pancreatic Elastase-1 Test

New policy written. Reviewed by the Senior Medical Director 7/9/2009. Fecal pancreatic elastase-1 test is considered investigational. BCBSNC does not cover investigational services. Notice given 8/31/2009. Policy effective date 12/7/09.