BCBS of North Carolina latest insurer to offer coverage for severe emphysema treatment

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina updated its coverage policy to include the Spiration Valve System, a minimally invasive treatment for severe emphysema, a form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

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The update became effective April 1, according to a June 10 news release.

The FDA-approved device has been shown to improve lung function and reduce breathlessness in patients with significant emphysema symptoms, the statement said.

Other payers covering the treatment include Aetna and Humana.

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