Check out the new policies and the latest changes to existing medical policies for procedures and services
The medical policies listed in this update were approved by Centene’s National Medicare Quality Improvement Utilization Management Committee for February 2024. For a complete description of the background, criteria, references and coding implications for these Medicare medical policies, go to www.wellcare.com/california/providers/clinical-guidelines.
Apply the Medicare National Coverage Decisions (NCDs) and applicable Local Coverage Decisions (LCDs) local policies for primary coverage guidance.
Updated Policies – effective May 1, 2024
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MC.CP.MP.248 – Facility-based Sleeps Studies for Obstructive Sleep Apnea |
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Additional Information
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