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9/28/2023
10/01/2023 CPT & HCPCS Quarterly Code Update Coverage Determinations for Commercial Products
The intent of this document 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 10/01/2023, unless otherwise noted. For more information related to these services, please refer to specific policies when applicable.​​​​​​​​
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9/28/2023
Coverage of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Immunizations for Independence Commercial Members (Updated September 28, 2023)
The purpose of this communication is to provide notice regarding the coverage criteria for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) immunization for Independence Commercial members. ​
0.1Coverage of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Immunizations for Independence Commercial Members (Updated September 28, 2023)476f128c-fcb4-4c84-807b-75ca9dd45b21
9/22/2023
Coverage of the COVID-19 Vaccination for Independence Commercial Members (Updated on September 22, 2023)

This communication provides notice regarding information and procedure codes related to the coverage of SARS-CoV-2 (Coronavirus Disease 2019 [COVID-19]) vaccines and administration of the vaccines​ that have been granted US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval and/or have received an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA). Coverage of SARS-CoV-2 (Coronavirus Disease 2019 [COVID-19]) vaccines granted an EUA shall remain in effect during the applicable EUA declaration, unless the specific EUA for a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine​ has been terminated and/or revoked. 


0.1Coverage of the COVID-19 Vaccination for Independence Commercial Members (Updated on September 22, 2023)2b9cb14c-e9ca-4420-92c3-c6d8d3228180
9/11/2023
Nutritional Counseling/Medical Nutrition Therapy for Independence Members
The purpose of this communication is to provide notice regarding the coverage of nutritional counseling/medical nutrition therapy for Independence Commercial members. ​
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0.1Nutritional Counseling/Medical Nutrition Therapy for Independence Members87809129-9e11-4c69-b99e-83977bb26b05
7/17/2023
Expanded Coverage of 20-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine for Independence Commercial Members (Retroactively Effective April 27, 2023)
Retroactively effective to April 27, 2023, the purpose of this communication is to provide notice regarding the expanded coverage criteria for 20-valent p​neumococcal conjugate vaccine for Independence Commercial members. ​
0.1Expanded Coverage of 20-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine for Independence Commercial Members (Retroactively Effective April 27, 2023)b09f97bd-23d7-44b6-88e1-1214b97bee3c
6/30/2023
7/01/2023 CPT & HCPCS Quarterly Code Update Coverage Determinations for Commercial Products
The intent of this document 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 7/01/2023, unless otherwise noted. For more information related to these services, please refer to specific policies when applicable.​​​​​​​
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5/12/2023
Testing for SARS-CoV-2 (Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)) for Independence Commercial Members (Updated May 12, 2023)

The purpose of this communication is to provide notice regarding information and procedure codes related to testing for SARS-CoV-2 (Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)) for Independence commercial members. Additionally, this Company document identifies when coverage is provided for clinical purposes, and the nonco​vered instances such as public health surveillance and screening. 




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4/1/2023
4/01/2023 CPT & HCPCS Quarterly Code Update Coverage Determinations for Commercial Products
The intent of this document 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 04/01/2023, unless otherwise noted. For more information related to these services, please refer to specific policies when applicable.​​​​​​​​
04/01/2023 CPT & HCPCS Quarterly Code Update Coverage Determinations for Commercial Productsede56fec-5f22-4170-a5ef-244e16842de4
11/7/2022
Laboratory Testing, Vaccination, and Treatment for Monkeypox for Independence Commercial Members (Updated November 7, 2022)
The purpose of this document is to communicate the Company's coverage positions for laboratory testing, vaccination, and treatment for monkeypox.
0.1Laboratory Testing, Vaccination, and Treatment for Monkeypox for Independence Commercial Members (Updated November 7, 2022)b5760d4e-45de-4375-86b8-6216d6cd050c
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. 
01/1/2021 CPT & HCPCS Annual Code Update Coverage Determinations for Commercial Productsb976b7b6-ff87-4f04-a559-d2f8805e0586
4/29/2020
Direct Supervision Requirements for Incident to Services Performed by Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners (CRNPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) in Response to COVID-19 (December 15, 2021)
The purpose of this News Article is to provide advance notice regarding direct supervision requirements for Incident to services performed by Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners (CRNPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) in response to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
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