Policy Updates Medical Policy & Clinical GuidelinesHoosier Healthwise, Healthy Indiana Plan, Hoosier Care Connect, and IN PathWays for AgingOctober 22, 2024

Medical Policies and Clinical Utilization Management Guidelines update

Effective December 7, 2024

The Medical Policies, Clinical Utilization Management (UM) Guidelines, and Third-Party Criteria below were developed and/or revised during Quarter Two, 2024. Note, several policies and guidelines were revised to provide clarification only and are not included. Some may have expanded rationales, medical necessity indications, or criteria, and some may involve changes to policy position statements that might result in services that previously were covered being found to be not medically necessary.

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Medical Policies

On May 9, 2024, the Medical Policy and Technology Assessment Committee (MPTAC) approved the following Medical Policies applicable to Anthem. These medical policies take effect December 7, 2024.

Publish Date

Medical Policy Number

Medical Policy Title

New or Revised

6/28/2024

ANC.00009

Cosmetic and Reconstructive Services of the Trunk, Groin, and Extremities

Revised

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Providers who are contracted with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield to serve Hoosier Healthwise, Healthy Indiana Plan, Hoosier Care Connect, and IN PathWays for Aging through an accountable care organization (ACO), participating medical group (PMG) or Independent Physician Association (IPA) are to follow guidelines and practices of the group. This includes but is not limited to authorization, covered benefits and services, and claims submittal. If you have questions, please contact your group administrator or your Anthem network representative.

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PUBLICATIONS: November 2024 Provider Newsletter