Medical Policy Updates

Notification of Policy Revisions Effective April 26, 2011 (Posted January 18, 2011)

Medical Policy	Revision
Minimally Invasive Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery	New policy implemented. BCBSNC will provide coverage for minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass graft surgery (MIDCAB) procedure as medically necessary. Other techniques of minimally invasive coronary artery bypass graft surgery, including but not limited to MIDCAB, PACAB, hybrid CABG, or TECAB techniques, are considered investigational. Notice given on 1/18/2011 for effective date of 4/26/2011.

Medical Policy

Revision

Minimally Invasive Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery

New policy implemented. BCBSNC will provide coverage for minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass graft surgery (MIDCAB) procedure as medically necessary. Other techniques of minimally invasive coronary artery bypass graft surgery, including but not limited to MIDCAB, PACAB, hybrid CABG, or TECAB techniques, are considered investigational. Notice given on 1/18/2011 for effective date of 4/26/2011.