CommercialCoverageMedium impact
Policy Criteria Change
Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield·AR · Diagnostic Imaging·Medical Policy
Effective date
Jan 19, 2026
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Arkansas Blue Cross is adding PLA code 0035U as a non-covered service under their Medical Technology Assessment policy. This means claims submitted with this code will be denied as the service is not covered by the plan.
Action Required
Before January 19, 2026: Billing team must update system to flag PLA code 0035U as non-covered for Arkansas Blue Cross patients. Stop billing this code to Arkansas Blue Cross and inform providers that this service is not covered. Claims submitted with code 0035U will be denied.