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3/1/2021
Coverage of the COVID-19 Vaccination for Independence Members (Updated March 1, 2021)


The purpose of this communication is to provide notice regarding information and procedure codes related to the coverage of SARS-CoV-2 (Corona​virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)) vaccines and administration of the vaccines for Independence commercial members.

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1/25/2021
Testing for SARS-CoV-2 (Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)) for Commercial Independence Members (Updated January 25, 2021)

The purpose of this communication is to provide advance notice regarding information and procedure codes related to testing for SARS-CoV-2 (Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)) for Commercial Independence members.
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1/18/2021
Telemedicine Services for Independence Commercial Members (Updated February 10, 2021)
The purpose of this document is to provide advance notice regarding coverage for telemedicine services for our Independence commercial members in response to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
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1/4/2021
1/1/2021 CPT & HCPCS Annual Code Update Coverage Determinations for Commercial Products
The intent of this document is to communicate Commercial Product coverage determinations for services identified through the Annual Code Update process. 
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12/30/2020
Veklury® (remdesivir) (including in combination with Olumiant® (baricitinib)), Bamlanivimab® (LY-CoV555), and Casirivimab/Imdevimab for COVID-19 Treatment of Independence Commercial Members (Updated December 30, 2020)

The purpose of this document is to communicate the Company's coverage position for Veklury® (remdesivir) (including in combination with Olumiant® (baricitinib)), Bamlanivimab® (LY-CoV555), and Casirivimab/Imdevimab for COVID-19 treatment of Independence commercial members. 

This communication addressing Treatments for SARS-CoV-2 (Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)) is effective from October 22, 2020 through March 31, 2021, or for the duration of the public health emergency.​

This document includes the following updates to the version that was published on November 25, 2020:

  • The name of this communication was changed FROM Veklury® (remdesivir) and Bamlanivimab® (LY-CoV555) for COVID-19 Treatment TO Veklury® (remdesivir) (including in combination with Olumiant® (baricitinib)), Bamlanivimab® (LY-CoV555), and Casirivimab/Imdevimab for COVID-19 Treatment.
  • Combination of Olumiant® (baricitinib)) and Veklury® (remdesivir) for COVID-19 Treatment, including coverage statement, was addressed per FDA Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for this combination therapy.
  • Combination of Casirivimab/Imdevimab for COVID-19 Treatment, including coverage statement and procedure codes, was addressed per FDA EUA for this combination therapy.

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11/25/2020
Notice of Withdrawal of Advance Notification of Future Policy #00.10.41h: Telemedicine Services (Independence)

The purpose of this communication is to provide notice that Advance Notification of future Policy​ #00.10.41h: Telemedicine Services (Independence)​ has been withdrawn from the Medical Policy Portal.
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10/1/2020
10/1/2020 CPT & HCPCS Quarterly Code Update Coverage Determinations for Commercial Products
The intent of this article is to communicate Commercial Product coverage determinations for services identified through the Quarterly Code Update process. The procedure codes that represent these services will become effective on 10/1/2020, unless otherwise noted.

For more information related to these services, please refer to specific policies when applicable.​

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7/17/2020
Consumer Grade Pulse Oximetry Devices For Use In The Home Setting
The purpose of this News Article is to provide advance notice during the COVID-19 outbreak related to the coverage of consumer grade pulse oximetry devices for use in the home setting.
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7/17/2020
Respiratory Equipment and Related Supplies (updated July 17, 2020)
The purpose of this News Article is to provide advance notice during the COVID-19 outbreak related to respiratory equipment and related supplies.
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7/1/2020
7/1/2020 CPT & HCPCS Quarterly Code Update Coverage Determinations for Commercial Products
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