Medical Policy Update

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) is proud to work with our provider network to serve your patients, our members. We are updating several medical policies. Please review the changes and effective dates outlined here:

Provider Notification March 2025


Revised Medical Policies

Medical Policy: IV.67 Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) 
Medical Policy: I.120 Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

Effective Date: 6/15/2025
Preauthorization Required: YES

Effective 6/15/2025, InterQual (IQ) Criteria will be used for these policies. 

The criteria for these policies can be found on the website under InterQual Criteria on the BCBSNE Provider Procedures page.