Medical Policies

Medical Policies

Navigate coverage easily with integrated procedure and diagnosis codes.

Highmark Medical Policies

Highmark Policy Search


Find comprehensive medical policy guidelines for all of Highmark’s medical-surgical products, including managed care.

Medicare Advantage Policy Search


Highmark adheres to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) coverage determinations for Medicare Advantage (MA) membership. Search the Medicare Coverage Database (MCD) for more info.

Preferred Products for Medicare Advantage


Preferred products help lower drug prices while maintaining access to covered services and drugs. 

MCG Clinical Criteria


Highmark has incorporated MCG Health evidence-based clinical guidelines into our criteria of clinical decision support.

Medical Policy Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Find out about medical policies and what they cover, what the Highmark Medical Policy Department does, and more.

Mission Statement

The Medical Policy Department's mission is to develop and maintain evidence-based coverage guidelines. 

Additional Help

Find more information on Medical Policies in the Highmark Provider Manual - Chapter 5, Unit 1 under Care and Quality Management.