Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
10/19/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/18/2026 10:58
Medical Policy Implementation: Genicular Artery Embolization
Effective January 18, 2027, we will change how we process certain professional claims based on the guidelines of our new Genicular Artery Embolization medical policy.
Per our policy guidelines, procedure code 37242, included on claims for services provided January 18, 2027, and after, may be denied as experimental or investigative non-covered services based on the submitted diagnosis code(s).
These policy guidelines will apply to patients enrolled in the following plans/products:
- Horizon BCBSNJ commercial fully insured plans
- Administrative Services Only (ASO) employer group accounts including the New Jersey State Health Benefits Program (SHBP) and School Employees' Health Benefit Program (SEHBP) plans
- Federal Employee Plans® (FEP®) plans.
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Published on: October 19, 2026, 05:53 a.m. ET
Last updated on: October 18, 2026, 05:55 a.m. ET
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