Medicaid Managed Care Policies & Procedures Archive (2023)

"Policy or procedure" shall mean a requirement governing the administration of managed care organizations specific to billing guidelines, medical management and utilization review guidelines, case management guidelines, claims processing guidelines and edits, grievance and appeals procedures and process, other guidelines or manuals containing pertinent information related to operations and pre-processing claims, and core benefits and services.

Below are items previously posted for public comment:

Item Number Policy/Procedure Date Posted Comment Period Closed Status Document Links
2023-LHCC-329 Adverse Determinations 12/27/23 2/10/24 Approved Adverse Determinations
2023-UHC-510 Collagen Crosslinks and Biochemical Markers of Bone Turnover 12/21/23 2/4/24 Approved Collagen Crosslinks and Biochemical Markers of Bone Turnover
2023-UHC-781 Deep Brain Cortical Stimulation 12/21/23 2/4/24 Approved Deep Brain Cortical Stimulation
2023-UHC-782 Discogenic Pain Treatment 12/21/23 2/4/24 Approved Discogenic Pain Treatment
2023-UHC-948 Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation 12/21/23 2/4/24 Approved Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation
2023-HBL-1061 Venous Angio w or w/out Stent Placement or Venous Stent Alone 12/21/23 2/4/24 Approved Venous Angio w or w/out Stent Placement or Venous Stent Alone
2023-ACLA-1954 Cochlear Implants 12/21/23 2/4/24 Approved Cochlear Implants
2023-UHC-2275 ID and Strat of Mbrs for CM 12/21/23 2/4/24 Approved ID and Strat of Mbrs for CM
2023-HBL-2284 Septoplasty 12/21/23 2/4/24 Approved Septoplasty
2023-HUM-2286 Code Removal – VADs 12/21/23 2/4/24 Completed Code Removal – VADs
2023-HUM-2287 Code Removal – Transplant 12/21/23 2/4/24 Completed Code Removal – Transplant
2023-LHCC-2282 Provider Preventable Conditions 12/21/23 2/4/24 Approved Provider Preventable Conditions
2023-LHCC-1515 Temporary Limited Authorization Reviews 12/21/23 2/4/24 Completed Temporary Limited Authorization Reviews
2023-LDH-17 MCO Manual > Part 4: Services > In Lieu of Services > Physical Health Services > Outpatient Lactation Support (Proposed effective date = 1/1/2024) 12/8/23 1/22/24 Pending Outpatient Lactation Support
2023-UHC-201 Aphersis 12/7/23 1/21/24 Approved Aphersis
2023-UHC-205 Computed Tomographic Colonography 12/7/23 1/21/24 Approved Computed Tomographic Colonography
2023-UHC-218 Pharmacogenetic Testing 12/7/23 1/21/24 Approved Pharmacogenetic Testing
2023-UHC-223 Vagus and External Trigeminal Nerve Stimulation 12/7/23 1/21/24 Approved Vagus and External Trigeminal Nerve Stimulation
2023-UHC-224 Visual Information Processing Evaluation and Orthoptic and Vision Therapy 12/7/23 1/21/24 Approved Visual Information Processing Evaluation and Orthoptic and Vision Therapy
2023-UHC-248 Vertebral Tethering for Scoliosis 12/7/23 1/21/24 Approved Vertebral Tethering for Scoliosis
2023-UHC-310 Total Artificial Disc Replacement Spine – Revised 12/7/23 1/21/24 Approved Total Artificial Disc Replacement Spine – Revised
2023-UHC-478 Obstructive and Central Sleep Apnea Treatment 12/7/23 1/21/24 Approved Obstructive and Central Sleep Apnea Treatment
2023-UHC-486 Abnormal Uterine Bleeding and Uterine Fibroids 12/7/23 1/21/24 Approved Abnormal Uterine Bleeding and Uterine Fibroids
2023-UHC-791 Neurophysiologic Testing 12/7/23 1/21/24 Approved Neurophysiologic Testing
2023-UHC-1063 Temporomandibular Joint Disorder 12/7/23 1/21/24 Approved Temporomandibular Joint Disorder
2023-LHCC-1217 Ultrasound in Pregnancy 12/7/23 1/21/24 Approved Ultrasound in Pregnancy
2023-LHCC-1273 Orthognathic Surgery 12/7/23 1/21/24 Approved Orthognathic Surgery
2023-LHCC-1277 Panniculectomy 12/7/23 1/21/24 Approved Panniculectomy
2023-LHCC-1361 Pediatric Heart Transplant 12/7/23 1/21/24 Approved Pediatric Heart Transplant
2023-UHC-1461 Unicondylar Spacer Devices for Treatment of Pain or Disability 12/7/23 1/21/24 Approved Unicondylar Spacer Devices for Treatment of Pain or Disability
2023-LHCC-1710 Maternal Child Health Program Description 12/7/23 1/21/24 Completed Maternal Child Health Program Description
2023-LHCC-1741 AHCT for Sickle Cell Anemia and Thalassemia 12/7/23 1/21/24 Approved AHCT for Sickle Cell Anemia and Thalassemia
2023-LHCC-1742 Ferriscan R2 MRI 12/7/23 1/21/24 Approved Ferriscan R2 MRI
2023-LHCC-1744 Phototherapy for Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia 12/7/23 1/21/24 Approved Phototherapy for Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia
2023-LHCC-1745 Donor Lymphocyte Infusion 12/7/23 1/21/24 Approved Donor Lymphocyte Infusion
2023-UHC-1760 Radiation Therapy 12/7/23 1/21/24 Approved Radiation Therapy
2023-UHC-1762 Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy and Stereotactic Radiosurgery 12/7/23 1/21/24 Approved Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy and Stereotactic Radiosurgery
2023-LHCC-1834 Enteral Nutrition 12/7/23 1/21/24 Approved Enteral Nutrition
2023-LHCC-1842 Cosmetic and Reconstructive Procedures 12/7/23 1/21/24 Approved Cosmetic and Reconstructive Procedures
2023-ACLA-2276 Level 3.7 Adolescent CCP.4047 12/7/23 1/21/24 Approved Level 3.7 Adolescent CCP.4047
2023-LHCC-140 Timeliness of UM Decisions 11/20/23 1/4/24 Approved Timeliness of UM Decisions
2023-UHC-483 Genetic Testing for Hereditary Cancer 11/20/23 1/4/24 Approved Genetic Testing for Hereditary Cancer
2023-LHCC-502 Clinical Information and Documentation Policy 11/20/23 1/4/24 Approved Clinical Information and Documentation Policy
2023-LHCC-694 Record Keeping and Documentation Standards 11/20/23 1/4/24 Approved Record Keeping and Documentation Standards
2023-ABH-822 ABH Provider Manual 11/20/23 1/4/24 Approved ABH Provider Manual
2023-HBL-1060 Level of Care - Specialty Pharmaceuticals 11/20/23 1/4/24 Approved Level of Care - Specialty Pharmaceuticals
2023-HBL-1149 Colonoscopy 11/20/23 1/4/24 Approved Colonoscopy
2023-ACLA-1442 ACLA Prior Authorization Service List 11/20/23 1/4/24 Completed ACLA Prior Authorization Service List
2023-LHCC-1478 Visits on Same Day as Surgery 11/20/23 1/4/24 Approved Visits on Same Day as Surgery
2023-LHCC-1480 Pre-operative Visits 11/20/23 1/4/24 Approved Pre-operative Visits
2023-LHCC-1481 Outpatient Consultation 11/20/23 1/4/24 Approved Outpatient Consultation
2023-LHCC-1485 Unbundled Surgical Procedures 11/20/23 1/4/24 Approved Unbundled Surgical Procedures
2023-LHCC-1486 Post-operative Visits 11/20/23 1/4/24 Approved Post-operative Visits
2023-LHCC-1488 Unbundled Professional Services 11/20/23 1/4/24 Approved Unbundled Professional Services
2023-LHCC-1513 Continuity and Coordination of Services 11/20/23 1/4/24 Approved Continuity and Coordination of Services
2023-HBL-2258 Claims Sub-Professional 11/20/23 1/4/24 Approved Claims Sub-Professional
2023-HBL-2259 Gender Affirming Prior Authorization Changes 11/20/23 1/4/24 Completed Gender Affirming Prior Authorization Changes
2023-HBL-2270 Provider and Member Bill of Rights 11/20/23 1/4/24 Approved Provider and Member Bill of Rights
2023-HBL-2271 Provider Network and Management 11/20/23 1/4/24 Approved Provider Network and Management
2023-HUM-1826 Revenue Codes for Outpatient Services 12/21/23 2/4/24 Denied Revenue Codes for Outpatient Services
2023-LHCC-1111 Thyroid Insulin Test in Ped 11/9/23 12/24/23 Approved Thyroid Insulin Test in Ped
2023-LHCC-1112 Digital EEG Analysis 11/9/23 12/24/23 Approved Digital EEG Analysis
2023-LHCC-1113 Cardiac Biomarker Testing 11/9/23 12/24/23 Approved Cardiac Biomarker Testing
2023-LHCC-1115 Vitamin D Testing in Peds 11/9/23 12/24/23 Approved Vitamin D Testing in Peds
2023-LHCC-1168 Allergy Testing & Therapy 11/9/23 12/24/23 Approved Allergy Testing & Therapy
2023-HBL-1197 Angiographic Evaluation and Endovascular Intervention for Dialysis Access Circuit Dysfunction 11/9/23 12/24/23 Approved Angiographic Evaluation and Endovascular Intervention for Dialysis Access Circuit Dysfunction
2023-HBL-1249 Penile Prosthesis Implantation 11/9/23 12/24/23 Approved Penile Prosthesis Implantation
2023-LHCC-1278 Evoked Potential Testing 11/9/23 12/24/23 Approved Evoked Potential Testing
2023-LHCC-1279 Measure Serum 1.25 Vit D 11/9/23 12/24/23 Approved Measure Serum 1.25 Vit D
2023-LHCC-1280 EEG headache 11/9/23 12/24/23 Approved EEG headache
2023-LHCC-1359 Testing for Select Genitourinary Conditions 11/9/23 12/24/23 Approved Testing for Select Genitourinary Conditions
2023-LHCC-1386 Sclerotherapy and Chemical Endovenous Ablation for Varicose Veins 11/9/23 12/24/23 Approved Sclerotherapy and Chemical Endovenous Ablation for Varicose Veins
2023-LHCC-1417 Adult Crisis Stabilization 11/9/23 12/24/23 Approved Adult Crisis Stabilization
2023-HBL-1431 Cryosurgical, Radiofrequency or Laser Ablation to Treat Solid Tumors Outside the Liver 11/9/23 12/24/23 Approved Cryosurgical, Radiofrequency or Laser Ablation to Treat Solid Tumors Outside the Liver
2023-LHCC-1702 Holter Monitor 11/9/23 12/24/23 Approved Holter Monitor
2023-LHCC-1704 Helicobacter Pylori Serology Testing 11/9/23 12/24/23 Approved Helicobacter Pylori Serology Testing
2023-LHCC-1706 Wireless Motility Capsule 11/9/23 12/24/23 Approved Wireless Motility Capsule
2023-UHC-1733 Coordination, Continuity and Transition of Behavioral Health Care 11/9/23 12/24/23 Approved Coordination, Continuity and Transition of Behavioral Health Care
2023-UHC-2250 Device and Skin Substitute Policy 11/9/23 12/24/23 Approved Device and Skin Substitute Policy
2023-HBL-2264 Moderate to Deep Anesthesia Services for Dental Surgery in the Facility Setting 11/9/23 12/24/23 Approved Moderate to Deep Anesthesia Services for Dental Surgery in the Facility Setting
2023-LHCC-2269 Concert Genetics Hereditary Cancer Susceptibility 11/9/23 12/24/23 Pending Concert Genetics Hereditary Cancer Susceptibility
2023-HBL-258 Health Care Management Denial 11/1/23 12/16/23 Approved Health Care Management Denial
2023-LHCC-336 Care Management Program Description 11/1/23 12/16/23 Approved Care Management Program Description
2023-UHC-579 Surgery of the Hip 11/1/23 12/16/23 Approved Surgery of the Hip
2023-UHC-789 Minimally Invasive Procedures for Gastric and Esophageal Diseases 11/1/23 12/16/23 Approved Minimally Invasive Procedures for Gastric and Esophageal Diseases
2023-UHC-827 Prolotherapy and Platelet Rich Plasma Therapies 11/1/23 12/16/23 Approved Prolotherapy and Platelet Rich Plasma Therapies
2023-LHCC-896 Physician Incentive Plan 11/1/23 12/16/23 Approved Physician Incentive Plan
2023-UHC-1589 Surgical Treatment of Lymphedema 11/1/23 12/16/23 Approved Surgical Treatment of Lymphedema
2023-UHC-1719 Louisiana BH Supplemental Clinical Care 11/1/23 12/16/23 Approved Louisiana BH Supplemental Clinical Care
2023-UHC-1785 Plagiocephaly and Craniosynostosis Treatment 11/1/23 12/16/23 Approved Plagiocephaly and Craniosynostosis Treatment
2023-UHC-2260 Mobility Devices, Options and Accessories 11/1/23 12/16/23 Approved Mobility Devices, Options and Accessories
2023-UHC-443 Ambulance Services 11/9/23 12/24/23 Denied Ambulance Services
2023-LDH-16 MCO Manual > Part 4: Services > Professional Services > Tobacco Cessation Counseling Services (Effective date = 6/20/2023)  10/26/23 12/10/23  Pending  Tobacco Cessation Counseling Services
2023-ABH-1007 BH Provider Monitoring Strategy 10/24/23 12/8/23 Approved BH Provider Monitoring Strategy
2023-LHCC-1477 Duplicate Primary Code Billing 10/23/23 12/7/23 Approved Duplicate Primary Code Billing
2023-LHCC-1484 Status B Bundled Services 10/23/23 12/7/23 Approved Status B Bundled Services
2023-LHCC-1492 New Patient 10/23/23 12/7/23 Approved New Patient
2023-HBL-1717 Utilization Management 10/23/23 12/7/23 Completed Utilization Management
2023-UHC-1737 Computer-Assisted Surgical Navigation for Musculoskeletal Procedures 10/23/23 12/7/23 Approved Computer-Assisted Surgical Navigation for Musculoskeletal Procedures
2023-LHCC-1752 Epidural Spine Injections 10/23/23 12/7/23 Approved Epidural Spine Injections
2023-LHCC-1880 Hip Arthroplasty 10/23/23 12/7/23 Approved Hip Arthroplasty
2023-LHCC-1881 Hip Arthroscopy 10/23/23 12/7/23 Approved Hip Arthroscopy
2023-LHCC-1960 Dually Diagnosed Continuous Improvement 10/23/23 12/7/23 Approved Dually Diagnosed Continuous Improvement
2023-HUM-2212 80305, 80306, 80307 Limit Reimbursement for Presumptive Drug Testing to 24 per Year 10/23/23 12/7/23 Approved 80305, 80306, 80307 Limit Reimbursement for Presumptive Drug Testing to 24 per Year
2023-UHC-2252 Hospital Services: Observation and Inpatient 10/23/23 12/7/23 Approved Hospital Services: Observation and Inpatient
2023-ABH-2253 Utilization Management Timeliness Standards and Decision Notification Amendment 10/23/23 12/7/23 Completed Utilization Management Timeliness Standards and Decision Notification Amendment
2023-ABH-2254 Benefit Exception Amendment 10/23/23 12/7/23 Completed Benefit Exception Amendment
2023-ABH-2255 Decision Making Criteria Notification Amendment 10/23/23 12/7/23 Completed Decision Making Criteria Notification Amendment
2023-HBL-2223 Provider Quality Monitoring Strategy 10/23/23 12/7/23 Approved Provider Quality Monitoring Strategy
2023-UHC-206 Electric Tumor Treatment Field Therapy 10/23/23 12/7/23 Approved Electric Tumor Treatment Field Therapy
2023-UHC-378 Surgery of the Shoulder 10/23/23 12/7/23 Approved Surgery of the Shoulder
2023-UHC-474 Rhinoplasty and Other Nasal Procedures 10/23/23 12/7/23 Approved Rhinoplasty and Other Nasal Procedures
2023-LHCC-682 Active Procedures in Physical Medicine 10/23/23 12/7/23 Approved Active Procedures in Physical Medicine
2023-LHCC-685 Experimental, Unproven, or Investigational Services 10/23/23 12/7/23 Approved Experimental, Unproven, or Investigational Services
2023-LHCC-732 Heart (cardiac) PET 10/23/23 12/7/23 Approved Heart (cardiac) PET
2023-LHCC-770 Fractional Flow Reserve CT 10/23/23 12/7/23 Approved Fractional Flow Reserve CT
2023-LHCC-776 Transeophageal (TEE) Echo 10/23/23 12/7/23 Approved Transeophageal (TEE) Echo
2023-UHC-780 Core Decompression Avascular Necrosis 10/23/23 12/7/23 Approved Core Decompression Avascular Necrosis
2023-UHC-787 Lithotripsy Salivary Stones 10/23/23 12/7/23 Approved Lithotripsy Salivary Stones
2023-UHC-793 Virtual Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 10/23/23 12/7/23 Approved Virtual Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
2023-UHC-826 Surgery of the Elbow 10/23/23 12/7/23 Approved Surgery of the Elbow
2023-UHC-1122 Percutaneous Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty 10/23/23 12/7/23 Approved Percutaneous Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty
2023-LHCC-1167 DME Clinical Policy 10/23/23 12/7/23 Approved DME Clinical Policy
2023-LHCC-1268 Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid 10/23/23 12/7/23 Approved Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid
2023-UHC-1404 Breast Imaging for Screening and Diagnosing Cancer 10/23/23 12/7/23 Approved Breast Imaging for Screening and Diagnosing Cancer
2023-UHC-1418 Autologous Cellular Therapy 10/23/23 12/7/23 Approved Autologous Cellular Therapy
2023-UHC-1424 Intraoperative Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy 10/23/23 12/7/23 Approved Intraoperative Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy
2023-UHC-1458 Hepatitis Screening 10/23/23 12/7/23 Approved Hepatitis Screening
2023-LHCC-1476 Status P Bundled Service 10/23/23 12/7/23 Approved Status P Bundled Service
2023-LDH-15 MCO Manual > Part 4: Services > Pharmacy > Behavioral Health Specific Pharmacy Policies and Procedures (Proposed effective date = 12/1/2023) 10/18/23  12/2/23  Completed Behavioral Health Specific Pharmacy Policies and Procedures
2023-ACLA-873 CT Bone Density Study 10/18/23 12/2/23 Approved CT Bone Density Study
2023-ACLA-874 CT (Virtual) Colonoscopy 10/18/23 12/2/23 Approved CT (Virtual) Colonoscopy
2023-ACLA-875 Chest (Thorax) CT 10/18/23 12/2/23 Approved Chest (Thorax) CT
2023-ACLA-876 Chest CTA 10/18/23 12/2/23 Approved Chest CTA
2023-ACLA-877 Chest MRA 10/18/23 12/2/23 Approved Chest MRA
2023-ACLA-878 Chest (Thorax) MRI 10/18/23 12/2/23 Approved Chest (Thorax) MRI
2023-ACLA-879 Brain (Head) MRS 10/18/23 12/2/23 Approved Brain (Head) MRS
2023-ACLA-880 Cervical Spine MRI 10/18/23 12/2/23 Approved Cervical Spine MRI
2023-ACLA-881 Cervical Spine CT 10/18/23 12/2/23 Approved Cervical Spine CT
2023-ACLA-882 Brain (Head) MRI, Brain (Head) MRI with IAC (Internal Auditory Canal) 10/18/23 12/2/23 Approved Brain (Head) MRI, Brain (Head) MRI with IAC (Internal Auditory Canal)
2023-ACLA-884 Brain (Head) MRA/MRV 10/18/23 12/2/23 Approved Brain (Head) MRA/MRV
2023-ACLA-887 CTA Aortogram with Runoff 10/18/23 12/2/23 Approved CTA Aortogram with Runoff
2023-ACLA-1147 Brain PET Scan 10/18/23 12/2/23 Approved Brain PET Scan
2023-ACLA-1148 Unlisted Studies 10/18/23 12/2/23 Approved Unlisted Studies
2023-ACLA-1448 Pet Scans 10/18/23 12/2/23 Approved Pet Scans
2023-ACLA-2249 Tumor Imaging PET-Any Site (Unlisted PET) 10/18/23 12/2/23 Approved Tumor Imaging PET-Any Site (Unlisted PET)
2023-ACLA-852 Heart (Cardiac) PET with CT for Attenuation 10/17/23 12/1/23 Approved Heart (Cardiac) PET with CT for Attenuation
2023-ACLA-853 Heart MRI 10/17/23 12/1/23 Approved Heart MRI
2023-ACLA-854 Electron-Beam Tomography (EBCT) or Non-Contrast Coronary Computed Tomography (Non-contrast CCT) 10/17/23 12/1/23 Approved Electron-Beam Tomography (EBCT) or Non-Contrast Coronary Computed Tomography (Non-contrast CCT)
2023-ACLA-855 Heart (cardiac) PET 10/17/23 12/1/23 Approved Heart (cardiac) PET
2023-ACLA-856 Functional Brain MRI 10/17/23 12/1/23 Approved Functional Brain MRI
2023-ACLA-857 CT Heart, CT Heart Congenital (Not including coronary arteries) 10/17/23 12/1/23 Approved CT Heart, CT Heart Congenital (Not including coronary arteries)
2023-ACLA-858 Upper Extremity MRA/MRV 10/17/23 12/1/23 Approved Upper Extremity MRA/MRV
2023-ACLA-859 Upper Extremity MRI 10/17/23 12/1/23 Approved Upper Extremity MRI
2023-ACLA-861 Breast MRI 10/17/23 12/1/23 Approved Breast MRI
2023-ACLA-862 Upper Extremity CT 10/17/23 12/1/23 Approved Upper Extremity CT
2023-ACLA-863 Thoracic Spine MRI 10/17/23 12/1/23 Approved Thoracic Spine MRI
2023-ACLA-864 Lower Extremity CTA/CTV 10/17/23 12/1/23 Approved Lower Extremity CTA/CTV
2023-ACLA-865 Upper Extremity CTA/CTV 10/17/23 12/1/23 Approved Upper Extremity CTA/CTV
2023-ACLA-866 Thoracic Spine CT 10/17/23 12/1/23 Approved Thoracic Spine CT
2023-ACLA-867 Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) MRI 10/17/23 12/1/23 Approved Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) MRI
2023-ACLA-868 Spinal Canal MRA 10/17/23 12/1/23 Approved Spinal Canal MRA
2023-ACLA-869 Sinus & Maxillofacial CT Limited or Localized Follow Up Sinus CT 10/17/23 12/1/23 Approved Sinus & Maxillofacial CT Limited or Localized Follow Up Sinus CT
2023-ACLA-870 Temporal Bone, Mastoid, Orbits, Sella, Internal Auditory Canal CT 10/17/23 12/1/23 Approved Temporal Bone, Mastoid, Orbits, Sella, Internal Auditory Canal CT
2023-ACLA-871 Sinus Face Orbit MRI 10/17/23 12/1/23 Approved Sinus Face Orbit MRI
2023-ACLA-872 CT Coronary Angiography (CCTA) 10/17/23 12/1/23 Approved CT Coronary Angiography (CCTA)
2023-LHCC-687 Measurable Progressive Improvement 10/17/23 12/1/23 Approved Measurable Progressive Improvement
2023-LHCC-689 Outpatient Habilitative PT and OT Therapy 10/17/23 12/1/23 Approved Outpatient Habilitative PT and OT Therapy
2023-LHCC-690 Outpatient Habilitative and Rehabilitative Speech Therapy 10/17/23 12/1/23 Approved Outpatient Habilitative and Rehabilitative Speech Therapy
2023-LHCC-691 Passive Treatment 10/17/23 12/1/23 Approved Passive Treatment
2023-ACLA-836 Pelvis MRI 10/17/23 12/1/23 Approved Pelvis MRI
2023-ACLA-837 Pelvis MRA 10/17/23 12/1/23 Approved Pelvis MRA
2023-ACLA-838 Pelvis CT Angiography 10/17/23 12/1/23 Approved Pelvis CT Angiography
2023-ACLA-839 Pelvis CT 10/17/23 12/1/23 Approved Pelvis CT
2023-ACLA-840 Neck MRA/MRV 10/17/23 12/1/23 Approved Neck MRA/MRV
2023-ACLA-841 Neck CTA 10/17/23 12/1/23 Approved Neck CTA
2023-ACLA-842 MUGA (Multiple Gated Acquisition) Scan 10/17/23 12/1/23 Approved MUGA (Multiple Gated Acquisition) Scan
2023-ACLA-843 Neck CT 10/17/23 12/1/23 Approved Neck CT
2023-ACLA-844 Low Field MRI 10/17/23 12/1/23 Approved Low Field MRI
2023-ACLA-845 MPI - Myocardial Perfusion Imaging 10/17/23 12/1/23 Approved MPI - Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
2023-ACLA-846 Lumbar Spine CT 10/17/23 12/1/23 Approved Lumbar Spine CT
2023-ACLA-847 Lumbar Spine MRI 10/17/23 12/1/23 Approved Lumbar Spine MRI
2023-ACLA-848 Lower Extremity MRI (foot, ankle, knee, leg, or hip MRI) 10/17/23 12/1/23 Approved Lower Extremity MRI (foot, ankle, knee, leg, or hip MRI)
2023-ACLA-849 Lower Extremity MRA/MRV 10/17/23 12/1/23 Approved Lower Extremity MRA/MRV
2023-ACLA-850 Lower Extremity CT 10/17/23 12/1/23 Approved Lower Extremity CT
2023-ACLA-851 Low Dose CT for Lung Cancer Screening 10/17/23 12/1/23 Approved Low Dose CT for Lung Cancer Screening
2023-LHCC-769 Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT) 10/16/23 11/30/23 Approved Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT)
2023-LHCC-771 Heart Catheterization 10/16/23 11/30/23 Approved Heart Catheterization
2023-LHCC-775 Stress Echocardiography 10/16/23 11/30/23 Approved Stress Echocardiography
2023-LHCC-778 Transthoracic (TTE) Echo 10/16/23 11/30/23 Approved Transthoracic (TTE) Echo
2023-ACLA-883 Brain {Head} CT 10/16/23 11/30/23 Approved Brain {Head} CT
2023-ACLA-885 Brain (Head) CTA 10/16/23 11/30/23 Approved Brain (Head) CTA
2023-ACLA-886 Bone Marrow MRI 10/16/23 11/30/23 Approved Bone Marrow MRI
2023-ACLA-888 Abdomen/Pelvis CTA Combo 10/16/23 11/30/23 Approved Abdomen/Pelvis CTA Combo
2023-ACLA-889 Abdomen MRA (Angiography} 10/16/23 11/30/23 Approved Abdomen MRA (Angiography}
2023-ACLA-890 Abdomen/Pelvis CT Combo 10/16/23 11/30/23 Approved Abdomen/Pelvis CT Combo
2023-ACLA-891 Abdomen MRI, MRCP 10/16/23 11/30/23 Approved Abdomen MRI, MRCP
2023-ACLA-892 Abdomen CT 10/16/23 11/30/23 Approved Abdomen CT
2023-ACLA-893 Abdomen CT Angiography 10/16/23 11/30/23 Approved Abdomen CT Angiography
2023-LHCC-1429 Heart PET with CT Attenuation 10/16/23 11/30/23 Approved Heart PET with CT Attenuation
2023-LHCC-1711 Sympathetic Nerve Block 10/16/23 11/30/23 Approved Sympathetic Nerve Block
2023-LHCC-1750 Sacroiliac Joint Injections-NIA 10/16/23 11/30/23 Approved Sacroiliac Joint Injections-NIA
2023-LHCC-1751 Spinal Cord Stimulation-NIA 10/16/23 11/30/23 Approved Spinal Cord Stimulation-NIA
2023-LHCC-1756 Facet Joint Denervation 10/16/23 11/30/23 Approved Facet Joint Denervation
2023-LHCC-1764 Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography SPECT 10/16/23 11/30/23 Approved Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography SPECT
2023-HBL-2158 Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin Testing 10/16/23 11/30/23 Approved Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin Testing
2023-LHCC-745 Neck CT (soft tissue) 10/16/23 11/30/23 Approved Neck CT (soft tissue)
2023-LHCC-746 Neck CTA 10/16/23 11/30/23 Approved Neck CTA
2023-LHCC-747 Neck MRA/MRV 10/16/23 11/30/23 Approved Neck MRA/MRV
2023-LHCC-748 Oncology PET Scans 10/16/23 11/30/23 Approved Oncology PET Scans
2023-LHCC-749 Pelvis CT 10/16/23 11/30/23 Approved Pelvis CT
2023-LHCC-750 Pelvis CT Angiography 10/16/23 11/30/23 Approved Pelvis CT Angiography
2023-LHCC-751 Pelvis MRA 10/16/23 11/30/23 Approved Pelvis MRA
2023-LHCC-752 Pelvis MRI 10/16/23 11/30/23 Approved Pelvis MRI
2023-LHCC-753 Orbit, Face, Neck, Sinus MRI 10/16/23 11/30/23 Approved Orbit, Face, Neck, Sinus MRI
2023-LHCC-754 Sinus & Maxillofacial CT limited or localized f/u Sinus CT 10/16/23 11/30/23 Approved Sinus & Maxillofacial CT limited or localized f/u Sinus CT
2023-LHCC-755 Spinal Canal MRA 10/16/23 11/30/23 Approved Spinal Canal MRA
2023-LHCC-756 Temporal Bone, Mastoid, Orbits, Sella, Internal Auditory Canal CT 10/16/23 11/30/23 Approved Temporal Bone, Mastoid, Orbits, Sella, Internal Auditory Canal CT
2023-LHCC-757 Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) MRI 10/16/23 11/30/23 Approved Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) MRI
2023-LHCC-758 Thoracic Spine CT 10/16/23 11/30/23 Approved Thoracic Spine CT
2023-LHCC-759 Thoracic Spine MRI 10/16/23 11/30/23 Approved Thoracic Spine MRI
2023-LHCC-763 Unlisted Studies 10/16/23 11/30/23 Approved Unlisted Studies
2023-LHCC-764 Upper Extremity CT (Hand, Wrist, Long bone, or Shoulder CT) 10/16/23 11/30/23 Approved Upper Extremity CT (Hand, Wrist, Long bone, or Shoulder CT)
2023-LHCC-765 Upper Extremity CT Angiography 10/16/23 11/30/23 Approved Upper Extremity CT Angiography
2023-LHCC-766 Upper Extremity MRA/MRV 10/16/23 11/30/23 Approved Upper Extremity MRA/MRV
2023-LHCC-767 Upper Extremity MRI (Hand, Wrist, Elbow, Long bone, or Shoulder MRI) 10/16/23 11/30/23 Approved Upper Extremity MRI (Hand, Wrist, Elbow, Long bone, or Shoulder MRI)
2023-LHCC-718 Chest (Thorax) MRI 10/16/23 11/30/23 Approved Chest (Thorax) MRI
2023-LHCC-719 Chest CTA 10/16/23 11/30/23 Approved Chest CTA
2023-LHCC-720 Chest MRA 10/16/23 11/30/23 Approved Chest MRA
2023-LHCC-721 CT (Virtual) Colonoscopy -1 10/16/23 11/30/23 Approved CT (Virtual) Colonoscopy -1
2023-LHCC-722 CT (Virtual) Colonoscopy -2 10/16/23 11/30/23 Approved CT (Virtual) Colonoscopy -2
2023-LHCC-723 CT Bone Density Study 10/16/23 11/30/23 Approved CT Bone Density Study
2023-LHCC-726 Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring by: EBCT or Non-Contrast CCT 10/16/23 11/30/23 Approved Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring by: EBCT or Non-Contrast CCT
2023-LHCC-727 Fetal MRI 10/16/23 11/30/23 Approved Fetal MRI
2023-LHCC-728 Functional Brain MRI 10/16/23 11/30/23 Approved Functional Brain MRI
2023-LHCC-729 CT Heart CT heart Congenital 10/16/23 11/30/23 Approved CT Heart CT heart Congenital
2023-LHCC-730 Heart MRI 10/16/23 11/30/23 Approved Heart MRI
2023-LHCC-735 Low Dose CT for Lung Cancer Screening 10/16/23 11/30/23 Approved Low Dose CT for Lung Cancer Screening
2023-LHCC-736 Lower Extremity CT (foot, ankle, leg or hip CT) 10/16/23 11/30/23 Approved Lower Extremity CT (foot, ankle, leg or hip CT)
2023-LHCC-737 Lower Extremity CT Angiography 10/16/23 11/30/23 Approved Lower Extremity CT Angiography
2023-LHCC-738 Lower Extremity MRA/MRV 10/16/23 11/30/23 Approved Lower Extremity MRA/MRV
2023-LHCC-739 Lower Extremity MRI (foot, ankle, knee, leg, or hip MRI) 10/16/23 11/30/23 Approved Lower Extremity MRI (foot, ankle, knee, leg, or hip MRI)
2023-LHCC-740 Lumbar Spine CT 10/16/23 11/30/23 Approved Lumbar Spine CT
2023-LHCC-741 Lumbar Spine MRI 10/16/23 11/30/23 Approved Lumbar Spine MRI
2023-LHCC-742 Myocardial Perfusion Imaging (Nuclear Cardiac Imaging Study) 10/16/23 11/30/23 Approved Myocardial Perfusion Imaging (Nuclear Cardiac Imaging Study)
2023-LHCC-744 MUGA (Multiple Gated Acquisition) Scan 10/16/23 11/30/23 Approved MUGA (Multiple Gated Acquisition) Scan
2023-LHCC-695 Abdomen CT 10/13/23 11/27/23 Approved Abdomen CT
2023-LHCC-696 Abdomen CT Angiography 10/13/23 11/27/23 Approved Abdomen CT Angiography
2023-LHCC-697 Abdomen MRA (Angiography) 10/13/23 11/27/23 Approved Abdomen MRA (Angiography)
2023-LHCC-698 Abdomen MRI 10/13/23 11/27/23 Approved Abdomen MRI
2023-LHCC-699 Abdomen/Pelvis CT Combo 10/13/23 11/27/23 Approved Abdomen/Pelvis CT Combo
2023-LHCC-700 Abdomen/Pelvis CTA 10/13/23 11/27/23 Approved Abdomen/Pelvis CTA
2023-LHCC-701 CTA Aortogram with Runoff 10/13/23 11/27/23 Approved CTA Aortogram with Runoff
2023-LHCC-703 Bone Marrow MRI 10/13/23 11/27/23 Approved Bone Marrow MRI
2023-LHCC-704 Brain (Head) CT 10/13/23 11/27/23 Approved Brain (Head) CT
2023-LHCC-705 Brain (Head) CTA 10/13/23 11/27/23 Approved Brain (Head) CTA
2023-LHCC-706 Brain (Head) MRA/MRV 10/13/23 11/27/23 Approved Brain (Head) MRA/MRV
2023-LHCC-707 Brain (Head) MRI/Brain (Head) MRI w Internal Auditory Canal 10/13/23 11/27/23 Approved Brain (Head) MRI/Brain (Head) MRI w Internal Auditory Canal
2023-LHCC-708 Brain (Head) MRS 10/13/23 11/27/23 Approved Brain (Head) MRS
2023-LHCC-709 Brain PET Scan 10/13/23 11/27/23 Approved Brain PET Scan
2023-LHCC-711 Breast MRI 10/13/23 11/27/23 Approved Breast MRI
2023-LHCC-712 CT Coronary Angiography (CCTA) 10/13/23 11/27/23 Approved CT Coronary Angiography (CCTA)
2023-LHCC-713 Cerebral Perfusion CT 10/13/23 11/27/23 Approved Cerebral Perfusion CT
2023-LHCC-715 Cervical Spine CT 10/13/23 11/27/23 Approved Cervical Spine CT
2023-LHCC-716 Cervical Spine MRI 10/13/23 11/27/23 Approved Cervical Spine MRI
2023-LHCC-717 Chest (Thorax) CT 10/13/23 11/27/23 Approved Chest (Thorax) CT
2023-LHCC-1753 Implantable Infusion Pump Insertion 10/11/23 11/25/23 Approved Implantable Infusion Pump Insertion
2023-LHCC-1754 Epidural Spine Injection Trial Intrathecal Hybrid 10/11/23 11/25/23 Approved Epidural Spine Injection Trial Intrathecal Hybrid
2023-LHCC-1755 Paravertebral Facet Joint injections or blocks 10/11/23 11/25/23 Approved Paravertebral Facet Joint injections or blocks
2023-LHCC-1889 Shoulder Arthroscopy 10/11/23 11/25/23 Approved Shoulder Arthroscopy
2023-LHCC-2231 Concert Genetics Gastroenterologic Disorders non-cancerous 10/11/23 11/25/23 Approved Concert Genetics Gastroenterologic Disorders non-cancerous
2023-LHCC-2232 Concert Genetics General Approach to Genetic Testing 10/11/23 11/25/23 Approved Concert Genetics General Approach to Genetic Testing
2023-LHCC-2233 Concert Genetics Hearing Loss 10/11/23 11/25/23 Approved Concert Genetics Hearing Loss
2023-LHCC-2234 Concert Genetics Lung Disorders 10/11/23 11/25/23 Approved Concert Genetics Lung Disorders
2023-LHCC-2235 Concert Genetics Kidney Disorders 10/11/23 11/25/23 Approved Concert Genetics Kidney Disorders
2023-LHCC-2236 Concert Genetics Immune Autoimmune and Rheumatoid Disorders 10/11/23 11/25/23 Approved Concert Genetics Immune Autoimmune and Rheumatoid Disorders
2023-LHCC-2237 Concert Genetics Hematologic Conditions non-cancerous 10/11/23 11/25/23 Approved Concert Genetics Hematologic Conditions non-cancerous
2023-LHCC-2238 Concert Genetics Skeletal Dysplasia Rare Bone Disorders 10/11/23 11/25/23 Approved Concert Genetics Skeletal Dysplasia Rare Bone Disorders
2023-LHCC-2239 Concert Genetics Oncology Cytogenetic Testing 10/11/23 11/25/23 Approved Concert Genetics Oncology Cytogenetic Testing
2023-LHCC-2240 Concert Genetics Preimplantation Genetic Testing 10/11/23 11/25/23 Approved Concert Genetics Preimplantation Genetic Testing
2023-LHCC-2241 Concert Genetics Oncology Cancer Screening 10/11/23 11/25/23 Approved Concert Genetics Oncology Cancer Screening
2023-LHCC-2242 Concert Genetics Prenatal and Preconception Carrier Screening 10/11/23 11/25/23 Approved Concert Genetics Prenatal and Preconception Carrier Screening
2023-LHCC-2243 Concert Genetics Non-invasive Prenatal Screening 10/11/23 11/25/23 Approved Concert Genetics Non-invasive Prenatal Screening
2023-LHCC-2244 Concert Genetics Prenatal Diagnosis Pregnancy Loss 10/11/23 11/25/23 Approved Concert Genetics Prenatal Diagnosis Pregnancy Loss
2023-LHCC-2245 Concert Genetics Multi-system Inherited Disorders 10/11/23 11/25/23 Approved Concert Genetics Multi-system Inherited Disorders
2023-LHCC-2246 Concert Genetics Metabolic Endocrine Mitochondrial Disorder 10/11/23 11/25/23 Approved Concert Genetics Metabolic Endocrine Mitochondrial Disorder
2023-LHCC-1703 Pediatric Kidney Transplant 10/11/23 11/25/23 Approved Pediatric Kidney Transplant
2023-LHCC-1745 Donor Lymphocyte Infusion 10/11/23 11/25/23 Approved Donor Lymphocyte Infusion
2023-LHCC-1838 Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy 10/11/23 11/25/23 Approved Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy
2023-LHCC-1882 Knee Arthroplasty 10/11/23 11/25/23 Approved Knee Arthroplasty
2023-LHCC-1883 Lumbar Artificial Disc Replacement 10/11/23 11/25/23 Approved Lumbar Artificial Disc Replacement
2023-LHCC-1884 Lumbar Spine Surgery 10/11/23 11/25/23 Approved Lumbar Spine Surgery
2023-LHCC-1885 Knee Arthroscopy 10/11/23 11/25/23 Approved Knee Arthroscopy
2023-LHCC-1886 Sacroiliac Joint Infusion 10/11/23 11/25/23 Approved Sacroiliac Joint Infusion
2023-LHCC-1887 Shoulder Arthroplasty 10/11/23 11/25/23 Approved Shoulder Arthroplasty
2023-LHCC-1906 Facility-Based Sleep Studies for OSA 10/11/23 11/25/23 Approved Facility-Based Sleep Studies for OSA
2023-HUM-2199 Air Ambulance policy 10/11/23 11/25/23 Approved Air Ambulance policy
2023-ACLA-2221 Provider Quality Monitoring Strategy 10/11/23 11/25/23 Approved Provider Quality Monitoring Strategy
2023-UHC-2222 Provider Quality Monitoring Strategy 10/11/23 11/25/23 Approved Provider Quality Monitoring Strategy
2023-HUM-2224 Provider Quality Monitoring Strategy 10/11/23 11/25/23 Approved Provider Quality Monitoring Strategy
2023-LHCC-2225 Lantidra (donislecel) Allogeneic Pancreatic Islet Cellular Therapy 10/11/23 11/25/23 Approved Lantidra (donislecel) Allogeneic Pancreatic Islet Cellular Therapy
2023-LHCC-2226 Concert Genetics Aortopathies and Connective Tissue Disorders 10/11/23 11/25/23 Approved Concert Genetics Aortopathies and Connective Tissue Disorders
2023-LHCC-2227 Concert Genetics Cardiac Disorders 10/11/23 11/25/23 Approved Concert Genetics Cardiac Disorders
2023-LHCC-2228 Concert Genetics Eye Disorders 10/11/23 11/25/23 Approved Concert Genetics Eye Disorders
2023-LHCC-2229 Concert Genetics Dermatologic Conditions 10/11/23 11/25/23 Approved Concert Genetics Dermatologic Conditions
2023-LHCC-2230 Concert Genetics Epilepsy Neurodegenerative and Neuromuscular Conditions 10/11/23 11/25/23 Approved Concert Genetics Epilepsy Neurodegenerative and Neuromuscular Conditions
2023-UHC-486 Abnormal Uterine Bleeding and Uterine Fibroids 10/11/23 11/25/23 Approved Abnormal Uterine Bleeding and Uterine Fibroids
2023-UHC-562 Balloon Sinus Ostial Dilation 10/11/23 11/25/23 Approved Balloon Sinus Ostial Dilation
2023-UHC-788 Mechanical Stretching Devices 10/11/23 11/25/23 Approved Mechanical Stretching Devices
2023-UHC-790 Nerve Graft to restore Erectile Function during Radical Prostatectomy 10/11/23 11/25/23 Approved Nerve Graft to restore Erectile Function during Radical Prostatectomy
2023-LHCC-934 Behavioral Health Provider Quality Program 10/11/23 11/25/23 Approved Behavioral Health Provider Quality Program
2023-LHCC-1109 Diaphragmatic/Phrenic Nerve Stimulation 10/11/23 11/25/23 Approved Diaphragmatic/Phrenic Nerve Stimulation
2023-LHCC-1228 Sacroiliac Joint Interventions for Pain Management 10/11/23 11/25/23 Approved Sacroiliac Joint Interventions for Pain Management
2023-LHCC-1265 Vagus Nerve Stimulation 10/11/23 11/25/23 Approved Vagus Nerve Stimulation
2023-LHCC-1269 Gender Affirming Procedures 10/11/23 11/25/23 Approved Gender Affirming Procedures
2023-LHCC-1274 Osteogenic Stimulation 10/11/23 11/25/23 Approved Osteogenic Stimulation
2023-LHCC-1356 Lung Transplantation 10/11/23 11/25/23 Approved Lung Transplantation
2023-LHCC-1358 Pancreas Transplantation 10/11/23 11/25/23 Approved Pancreas Transplantation
2023-LHCC-1411 Medical Necessity Criteria 10/11/23 11/25/23 Approved Medical Necessity Criteria
2023-UHC-1423 Total Artificial Heart and Ventricular Assist Devices 10/11/23 11/25/23 Approved Total Artificial Heart and Ventricular Assist Devices
2023-UHC-1425 Neuropsychological Testing under the Medical Benefit 10/11/23 11/25/23 Approved Neuropsychological Testing under the Medical Benefit
2023-HUM-1428 Preauthorization and Notification List 10/11/23 11/25/23 Completed Preauthorization and Notification List
2023-LHCC-1524 Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation for Voiding Dysfunction 10/11/23 11/25/23 Approved Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation for Voiding Dysfunction
2023-LHCC-1525 Intradiscal Steroid Injections for Pain Management 10/11/23 11/25/23 Approved Intradiscal Steroid Injections for Pain Management
2023-LHCC-1526 Trigger Point Injections 10/11/23 11/25/23 Approved Trigger Point Injections
2023-LHCC-1527 Nerve Blocks and Neurolysis for Pain Management 10/11/23 11/25/23 Approved Nerve Blocks and Neurolysis for Pain Management
2023-HBL-2263 Claims Interest Policy 11/9/23 12/24/23 Under LDH Review Claims Interest Policy
2023-HBL-98 Claim Submission: Required Information for Facilities 9/19/23 11/3/23 Approved Claim Submission: Required Information for Facilities
2023-UHC-215 Spinal Fusion and Bone Healing Enhancement Products 9/19/23 11/3/23 Approved Spinal Fusion and Bone Healing Enhancement Products
2023-LHCC-1416 Transportation Policy 9/19/23 11/3/23 Approved Transportation Policy
2023-HUM-1606 Louisiana UM Program Description 9/19/23 11/3/23 Completed Louisiana UM Program Description
2023-HBL-2220 Provider Digital Correspondence Initiative 9/19/23 11/3/23 Pending Provider Digital Correspondence Initiative
2023-LHCC-329 Adverse Determinations 9/18/23 11/2/23 Completed Adverse Determinations
2023-LHCC-532 Appropriate UM Professionals 9/18/23 11/2/23 Completed Appropriate UM Professionals
2023-LHCC-991 Concurrent Review 9/18/23 11/2/23 Completed Concurrent Review
2023-UHC-1761 Home Health 9/18/23 11/2/23 Approved Home Health
2023-HBL-1778 Outpatient Glycated Hemoglobin and Protein Testing 9/18/23 11/2/23 Approved Outpatient Glycated Hemoglobin and Protein Testing
2023-HBL-1783 Mechanical Embolectomy for Treatment of Stroke 9/18/23 11/2/23 Approved Mechanical Embolectomy for Treatment of Stroke
2023-HUM-2210 J7300 - prevention of pregnancy 9/18/23 11/2/23 Approved J7300 - prevention of pregnancy
2023-HUM-2211 G0480 & G0481 Limit Definitive Drug Testing to 12 Per Year 9/18/23 11/2/23 Approved G0480 & G0481 Limit Definitive Drug Testing to 12 Per Year
2023-HBL-2215 Gamma Glutamyl Transferase Testing 9/18/23 11/2/23 Approved Gamma Glutamyl Transferase Testing
2023-HBL-2216 Outpatient Laboratory-based Blood Glucose Testing 9/18/23 11/2/23 Approved Outpatient Laboratory-based Blood Glucose Testing
2023-HBL-2217 Cryopreservation of Oocytes or Ovarian Tissue 9/18/23 11/2/23 Approved Cryopreservation of Oocytes or Ovarian Tissue
2023-HBL-2218 Dynamic Low-Load Prolonged-Duration Stretch Devices 9/18/23 11/2/23 Approved Dynamic Low-Load Prolonged-Duration Stretch Devices

 


Surgeon General Ralph L. Abraham, M.D.

Secretary Bruce D. Greenstein

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