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For certain member contracts, the Health Plan has delegated utilization management of the following services to eviCore Healthcare MSI, LLC d/b/a eviCore Healthcare: implantable cardiac devices, radiology/imaging, radiation therapy, and musculoskeletal services (large joint replacement, pain management, and spine services). The Health Plan has adopted eviCore’s medical policies and guidelines as a basis for the determination of medical necessity and appropriateness of care.

Please refer member-specific questions to the Customer Care number on the back of the member card. Final determination of coverage is subject to the member’s benefits and eligibility on the date of service.

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Title Last Update Category
Abdominoplasty, Panniculectomy, and Lipedema Reduction Surgery 7.01.53 2026-05-27 Cosmetic / Reconstructive Surgery
Airway Clearance Devices 1.01.15 2025-12-16 Lungs (Respiratory)
Allergy Testing 2.01.10 2025-07-24 Ear, Nose & Throat (Otorhinolaryngology)
Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (Allo-HSCT) 7.02.02 2026-04-22 Transplants
Ambulance Air 11.01.06 2026-03-24 Miscellaneous
Ambulance: Land/Ground 10.01.07 2026-03-24 Miscellaneous
Angioplasty and Stenting of Extracranial, Intracranial and Vertebral Arteries 7.01.110 2025-12-23 Nervous Systems (Neurology)
Applied Behavioral Analysis 3.01.11 2025-09-03 Behavioral Health (Psychiatry/Psychology)
Aqueous Drainage Devices (Stents and Shunts) for Glaucoma 9.01.18 2026-01-27 Eyes (Ophthalmology)
Artificial Cervical Intervertebral Disc 7.01.80 2025-07-11 Bone & Joints (Orthopedic)
Artificial Lumbar Intervertebral Disc 7.01.63 2026-02-25 Bone & Joints (Orthopedic)
Assisted Reproductive Technologies 4.01.05 2026-01-15 Women's Health (Obstetrics & Gynecology)
Augmentative and Alternative Communication Systems (e.g., Speech-generating Devices) 1.01.03 2025-08-28 Durable Medical Equipment & Supplies
Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI) 7.01.38 2025-07-11 Bone & Joints (Orthopedic)
Autologous Hematopoietic (Stem) Cell Transplantation (HSCT) 7.02.03 2025-01-16 Transplants
Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (Auto-HSCT) - (Effective Date - 2026-06-15) 7.02.03 2026-03-13 Transplants
Balloon Dilation of the Eustachian Tube (BDET) 7.01.101 2025-07-01 Ear, Nose & Throat (Otorhinolaryngology)
Balloon Sinus Ostial Dilation for Treatment of Chronic Rhinosinusitis (i.e., Balloon Sinuplasty) 7.01.85 2025-08-28 Ear, Nose & Throat (Otorhinolaryngology)
Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery 7.01.29 2026-05-27 Digestive System (Gastroenterology)
Bioengineered Tissue Products for Wound Treatment and Surgical Interventions 7.01.35 2025-09-30 Skin (Dermatology)
Bioimpedance Devices for Detection and Management of Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema 2.01.52 2026-01-27 Miscellaneous
Blepharoplasty and Brow Ptosis Repair 7.01.55 2026-03-24 Cosmetic / Reconstructive Surgery
Bone Densitometry/Bone Density Studies 6.01.05 2025-08-28 Radiology (x-rays) & Imaging
Bone Growth Stimulators 1.01.53 2026-04-20 Bone & Joints (Orthopedic)
Brachytherapy After Breast-Conserving Surgery 6.01.30 2025-11-25 Radiation Treatment
Brachytherapy or Radioactive Seed Implantation for Prostate Cancer 6.01.16 2025-12-31 Radiation Treatment
Breast Reconstruction Surgery and Prophylactic Breast Cancer Risk-Reducing Mastectomy 10.01.01 2026-03-25 Cosmetic / Reconstructive Surgery
Bulking Agents for Treatment of Urinary or Fecal Incontinence 7.01.22 2026-03-24 Urinary System (Genitourinary)
Capsule Endoscopy 6.01.27 2025-10-22 Digestive System (Gastroenterology)
Cardiac Computed Tomography (CCT)/Coronary Computed Tomographic Angiography (CCTA) 6.01.34 2026-02-13 Radiology (x-rays) & Imaging
Cardiac Event Monitors 2.01.03 2025-08-15 Heart & Blood Vessels (Cardiovascular)
Cardiac Rehabilitation 8.01.14 2025-10-22 Therapy & Rehabilitation
Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cell (CAR-T) Therapy for Candidate Selection 7.02.11 2026-01-15 Transplants
Chiropractic Care 10.01.02 2025-07-24 Chiropractic
Chromosomal Microarray (CMA) Analysis for Prenatal Evaluation and Evaluation of Patients with Developmental Delay/ Intellectual Disability or Autism Spectrum Disorder 2.02.42 2025-11-25 Genetic Disease (Inherited Disease)
Circulating Tumor DNA for Management of Cancer (Liquid Biopsy) 2.02.56 2026-02-23 Lab Tests (pathology)
Clinical Trials 11.01.10 2026-01-13 Miscellaneous
Cochlear Implants and Auditory Brainstem Implants 7.01.26 2026-04-22 Ear, Nose & Throat (Otorhinolaryngology)
Colorectal Cancer Screening and Surveillance 2.01.51 2026-03-24 Digestive System (Gastroenterology)
Comfort, Convenience, or Custodial Services 11.01.11 2025-12-23 Miscellaneous
Computed Tomography (CT) for Coronary Calcium Scoring 6.01.13 2026-02-13 Radiology (x-rays) & Imaging
Continuing Day Treatment Programs 3.01.20 2026-04-20 Behavioral Health (Psychiatry/Psychology)
Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems/External Insulin Pump Therapy for Diabetes 1.01.30 2025-12-23 Diabetes (Endocrinology)
Continuous Passive Motion Device in the Home Setting 1.01.02 2025-10-22 Durable Medical Equipment & Supplies
Cosmetic and Reconstructive Procedures 7.01.11 2025-09-25 Cosmetic / Reconstructive Surgery
Coverage for Ambulatory Surgery Unit (ASU) and Anesthesia for Dental Services 7.03.01 2026-05-27 Anesthesiology
Coverage for Dependents with Disabilities 10.01.08 2025-11-25 Miscellaneous
Cranial and Auricular Neuromodulation 1.01.58 2026-05-27 Durable Medical Equipment & Supplies
Cranial Orthotics 1.01.32 2025-11-14 Children's Health (Pediatrics)
Cryotherapy (Cold Therapy) Devices 1.01.21 2026-01-30 Bone & Joints (Orthopedic)
Deep Brain Stimulation 7.01.23 2026-04-20 Nervous Systems (Neurology)
Dental and Oral Care under Medical Plans 7.01.21 2026-05-27 Dental
Dental Crowns and Veneers 13.01.02 2026-01-15 Dental
Dental Implants 13.01.01 2026-01-15 Dental
Dental Inlays and Onlays 13.01.03 2026-01-15 Dental
Disability Determination For Extension of Benefits After Coverage Termination 10.01.11 2025-08-28 Miscellaneous
Durable Medical Equipment Standard and Non-Standard 1.01.00 2025-08-28 Durable Medical Equipment & Supplies
Electrical Stimulation as a Treatment for Pain and Other Medical Conditions 1.01.55 2026-01-05 Durable Medical Equipment & Supplies
Electromagnetic and Pulsed Field Stimulation 1.01.59 2026-05-27 Durable Medical Equipment & Supplies
Electromagnetic Navigation Bronchoscopy 6.01.40 2026-01-27 Lungs (Respiratory)
Emergency Care Services 10.01.12 2026-03-24 Miscellaneous
Endometrial Ablation 4.01.01 2026-02-23 Women's Health (Obstetrics & Gynecology)
Enteral Nutrition 10.01.03 2026-02-23 Food (Nutrition)
Epidural Steroid Injections 7.01.115 2025-07-11 Bone & Joints (Orthopedic)
Erectile Dysfunction 7.01.30 2025-10-22 Urinary System (Genitourinary)
Evoked Potentials 2.01.27 2026-05-27 Nervous Systems (Neurology)
Experimental or Investigational Services 11.01.03 2025-02-27 Miscellaneous
External Prosthetic Devices - (Effective Date - 2026-08-17) 1.01.18 2026-05-15 Miscellaneous
External Prosthetic Devices 1.01.18 2025-09-30 Miscellaneous
Extracorporeal Photochemotherapy/Photopheresis 8.01.01 2025-10-22 Skin (Dermatology)
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) for Musculoskeletal Conditions and Soft Tissue Wounds 2.01.31 2026-03-24 Bone & Joints (Orthopedic)
Facet Joint Injections/ Medial Branch Blocks 7.01.116 2025-07-11 Bone & Joints (Orthopedic)
Fecal Microbiota Transplantation 2.01.48 2025-09-25 Digestive System (Gastroenterology)
Focal Therapies for Prostate Cancer Treatment 7.01.01 2025-12-31 Urinary System (Genitourinary)
Foot Orthotics 1.01.41 2025-07-01 Feet (Podiatry)
Gastric Electrical Stimulation 7.01.64 2026-01-27 Digestive System (Gastroenterology)
Gender Affirming Behavioral Health and Medical Services 3.01.22 2025-08-28 Miscellaneous
Gender Affirming Surgery and Treatments for Commercial and Medicare Advantage Members 7.01.84 2026-05-27 Miscellaneous
Gender Reassignment/Gender Affirming Surgery and Treatments for Medicaid Managed Care Plan (MMCP) and Health and Recovery Plan (HARP) Members 7.01.105 2026-03-20 Miscellaneous
Gene Expression Profiling for Cutaneous Melanoma 2.02.52 2025-10-22 Cancer Treatment (Oncology)
Genetic Assay of Tumor Tissue to Determine Prognosis and Treatment of Breast Cancer 2.02.27 2026-04-20 Genetic Disease (Inherited Disease)
Genetic Testing for Cardiac Ion Channelopathies 2.02.38 2026-05-27 Genetic Disease (Inherited Disease)
Genetic Testing for Cystic Fibrosis 2.02.17 2025-07-24 Genetic Disease (Inherited Disease)
Genetic Testing for Inherited Disorders 2.02.03 2025-12-23 Genetic Disease (Inherited Disease)
Genetic Testing for Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms/ Dissections and Connective Tissue Related Disorders 2.02.61 2025-10-15 Genetic Disease (Inherited Disease)
Germline Genetic Testing for Hereditary Cancers 2.02.60 2026-04-20 Genetic Disease (Inherited Disease)
Heart & Heart/Lung Transplant 7.02.06 2025-07-24 Transplants
Heart Failure Management Devices - (Effective Date - 2026-06-15) 7.01.91 2026-03-13 Heart & Blood Vessels (Cardiovascular)
Heart Failure Monitoring Devices 7.01.91 2025-02-14 Heart & Blood Vessels (Cardiovascular)
Hip Arthroplasty 7.01.96 2025-11-14 Bone & Joints (Orthopedic)
Home Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) and Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillators (WCDs) 1.01.42 2025-07-01 Heart & Blood Vessels (Cardiovascular)
Home Birth by Certified Nurse Midwives 11.01.23 2025-10-22 Women's Health (Obstetrics & Gynecology)
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) 2.01.07 2025-07-01 Miscellaneous
Immunizations 2.01.42 2026-02-13 Vaccines (Immunizations)
Implantable and Invasive Neuromodulation Systems 1.01.60 2026-05-27 Durable Medical Equipment & Supplies
Implantable Bone Conduction Hearing Aids 7.01.77 2026-04-20 Ear, Nose & Throat (Otorhinolaryngology)
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) 7.01.06 2025-02-14 Heart & Blood Vessels (Cardiovascular)
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) - (Effective Date - 2026-06-15) 7.01.06 2026-03-13 Heart & Blood Vessels (Cardiovascular)
Inflammatory Markers of Coronary Artery Disease Risk 2.02.15 2025-07-24 Lab Tests (pathology)
Injectable Fillers for Dermal and Laryngeal Conditions 7.01.119 2025-09-25 Miscellaneous
Interfacility Transfer of a Registered Inpatient 11.01.18 2026-03-24 Miscellaneous
Intradiscal Procedures 7.01.112 2025-12-31 Bone & Joints (Orthopedic)
Intraocular Lens (IOL) Implants 9.01.14 2025-10-22 Eyes (Ophthalmology)
JAK2, MPL, and CALR Testing for Myeloproliferative Neoplasms 2.02.53 2026-03-24 Lab Tests (pathology)
Ketamine for the Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders 3.01.13 2026-04-13 Behavioral Health (Psychiatry/Psychology)
Ketamine Infusion Therapy for the Treatment of Chronic Pain Syndromes 7.03.03 2026-03-24 Drug / Medications
Kidney Transplantation 7.02.04 2026-04-20 Transplants
Lab Testing for Alzheimer’s Disease 2.02.16 2025-07-29 Genetic Disease (Inherited Disease)
Laboratory Testing for the Screening and Management of Prostate Cancer 2.02.48 2025-12-29 Genetic Disease (Inherited Disease)
Laboratory Testing for Transplantation Rejection 2.02.55 2025-10-01 Lab Tests (pathology)
Left Atrial Appendage Closure Devices 7.01.92 2025-09-25 Heart & Blood Vessels (Cardiovascular)
Level of Care Criteria for Inpatient, Residential, Partial Hospital, and Intensive Outpatient Mental Health Services for Adults and Children 3.01.21 2026-04-20 Behavioral Health (Psychiatry/Psychology)
Light and Laser Therapies for Dermatologic Conditions 8.01.21 2025-10-22 Skin (Dermatology)
Limb Pneumatic Compression Devices for Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis 1.01.51 2025-09-25 Durable Medical Equipment & Supplies
Liver Transplantation 7.02.07 2025-11-25 Transplants
Lumbar Decompression 7.01.113 2025-10-06 Bone & Joints (Orthopedic)
Lumbar Fusion 7.01.117 2026-01-27 Bone & Joints (Orthopedic)
Lumbar Microdiscectomy 7.01.98 2025-12-31 Bone & Joints (Orthopedic)
Lung and Lobar Lung Transplant 7.02.10 2026-04-20 Transplants
Lysis of Epidural Adhesions 7.01.73 2025-07-11 Bone & Joints (Orthopedic)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Prostate 6.01.46 2026-02-13 Radiology (x-rays) & Imaging
Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS) 6.01.03 2026-02-13 Radiology (x-rays) & Imaging
Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation for the Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) 7.01.89 2025-04-23 Digestive System (Gastroenterology)
Management of Dry Eye Syndrome and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (e.g., LipiFlow) 9.01.19 2025-12-23 Eyes (Ophthalmology)
Maze Procedures for Atrial Fibrillation and Flutter 7.01.27 2025-07-01 Heart & Blood Vessels (Cardiovascular)
Measurable Residual Disease (MRD) Assessment Testing 2.02.54 2026-04-14 Lab Tests (pathology)
Medical Management Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) 1.01.07 2025-11-14 Lungs (Respiratory)
Medical Response to Contamination from Terrorist Attacks 11.01.09 2025-08-28 Miscellaneous
Medically Necessary Services 11.01.15 2025-10-22 Miscellaneous
Metal-on-Metal Total Hip Resurfacing 7.01.74 2025-07-15 Bone & Joints (Orthopedic)

 

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