Xiaflex - BMC HealthNet Plan

indicate that a particular service or supply is considered covered or not covered, thisconclusion is not based upon the terms of a member’s particular benefit plan. Eachbenefit plan contains its own specific provisions for coverage and exclusions. Not allservices that are determined to be medically necessary will necessarily be coveredservices under the terms of a member’s benefit plan. Members and their providers needto consult the applicable benefit plan document (e.g., Evidence of Coverage) todetermine if there are any exclusions or other benefit limitations applicable to this serviceor supply. If there is a discrepancy between this medical policy and the benefit plandocument, the provisions of the benefit plan document will govern. In addition, this policyand the benefit plan document are subject to applicable state and federal laws that maymandate coverage for certain services and supplies.‣ To the extent applicable, this Policy and/or Procedure applies to BMCHP subcontractorsand downstream entities, if any, providing services with respect to BMCHP’s IntegratedCare Program.This guideline provides information on BMC HealthNet Plan clinical criteria and claims adjudication processing guidelines. Theuse of this guideline is not a guarantee of payment and will not determine how a specific claim(s) will be paid. Reimbursement isbased on member benefits and eligibility, medical necessity review, where applicable, coordination of benefits, adherence to Planpolicies, clinical coding criteria, and the BMC HealthNet Plan agreement with the rendering or dispensing provider.Reimbursement policies may be amended at BMC HealthNet Plan’s discretion. BMC HealthNet Plan will always use the mostrecent CPT and HCPCS coding guidelines. All Plan policies are developed in accordance with state, federal and accreditingorganization guidelines and requirements, including NCQA.This document is subject to further revision in response to additional terms and requirements imposed under the Integrated CareProgram, including the ICP contract.BMCHP refers to Boston Medical Center HealthNet Plan in Massachusetts and Well Sense Health Plan in New Hampshire.Boston Medical Center HealthNet Plan and Well Sense Health Plan are trade names used by Boston Medical Center Health Plan,Inc.BMC HealthNet Plan – Xiaflex5 of 5