Policy UpdatesMedicare AdvantageOctober 16, 2024

Carelon Medical Benefits Management, Inc. updates

Effective on November 17, 2024, the following Carelon Medical Benefits Management, Inc. Clinical Appropriateness Guideline updates will be adopted for BMA. This article is to communicate the plan adoption of these Carelon Medical Benefits Management, Inc. guidelines. Existing prior authorization requirements have not changed. In the event a prior authorization requirement or site of care review requirement for these services will be implemented, a separate notice will be distributed before the addition of any such prior authorization or site of care review requirement.

You may access and download a copy of the current and upcoming guidelines here:

  • Musculoskeletal:
    • Small Joint Surgery
  • Site of Care:
    • Site of Care for Advanced Imaging
    • Rehabilitative Site of Care
    • Surgical Site of Care

The above guideline updates have a publish date of November 17, 2024.

Please share this notice with other members of your practice and office staff.

Blue Medicare Advantage is the trade name of Group Retiree Health Solutions, Inc., an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.

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