Draft Imaging Policies
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama partners with Carelon Medical Benefits Management to administer advanced imaging solutions for our members.
Note: Coverage is subject to member's specific benefits. Group-specific policies will supersede these policies when applicable. Please refer to member's benefit plan.
Draft Imaging Policies
Effective for dates of service on or after March 23, 2025, the changes listed in the document below will apply to Carelon Advanced Imaging Clinical Appropriateness Guidelines. As part of the Carelon guidelines semi-annual review process, these updates are focused on advancing efforts to drive clinically appropriate, safe and affordable healthcare services.
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Comment on Draft Imaging Policies
To ensure that the development of medical policies occurs through an open, collaborative process, we welcome comments about medical policies that are in the draft stage.
Providers are invited to submit scientific, evidence-based information, professional consensus opinions and other information supported by medical literature relevant to these draft policies for consideration.
Comments are accepted for 45 days from the posting date listed on the draft policy.
How to Submit Comments
Make sure your voice is heard by providing feedback directly to us:
- Complete our medical policy feedback form, or
- Send comments by mail or fax to:
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
Attn: Health Management - Medical Policy
P.O. Box 995
Birmingham, AL 35298-0001
Fax: 205-220-0878