|
|
Important News
We have collected and categorized the most recent policy updates, product updates, and company information that may be useful to you.
Please visit the sections below to view the article listings for each section.
Latest Provider News – Updated October 20, 2009
- October 20, 2009
- Medicare Supplement EFT to resume
- October 19, 2009
- IDTF's Require Prior Approval
- October 1, 2009
- 2009 HII Workshops - See BCBSNC's presentation
- October 1, 2009
- 2010 Medicare Formulary Changes
- September 18, 2009
- Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI) Update
- September 11, 2009
- New Member Liability Collection Policy for Blue OptionsSM Deductible and Coinsurance-Only Products - Beginning October 1, 2009
- September 1, 2009
- Controlling Costs
- September 1, 2009
- December 1, 2009 - BCBSNC to require Present on Admission indicators
- September 1, 2009
- Effective October 1, 2009, Symponi Will Require Prior Review
- September 1, 2009
- Effective October 1, 2009, Change in Intranasal Steroids, Oral Bisphosphonates and Proton Pump Inhibitor Coverage
- August 28, 2009
- Announcement to providers having a 2008 based fee schedule Network Participation Agreement
- August 15, 2009
- Reminder: CPT Codes 95115 and 95117 - One (1) unit only, when billing for one or more injections given on the same day
- July 30, 2009
- Medication Dedication
- July 15, 2009
- Important Reminders about Corrected Claims
- July 1, 2009
- 2009 Spring Provider Conferences
- July 1, 2009
- CPT and HCPCS Code Requirements for UB-04
- June 29, 2009
- New Pre-Existing Condition Medical Information Request Form
- June 29, 2009
- Reminder: Coverage of Investigational and Cosmetic Services
- June 5, 2009
- 5010 Communications - Q & A
- April 24, 2009
- Three Drugs added to Prior Review list as of July 1
- April 20, 2009
- Information about Your Fee Schedule
- April 8, 2009
- Discontinuation of Paper Remittances (NOPs/EOPs)
- November 7, 2008
- Important changes concerning replacement of current ICD-9 diagnosis codes with ICD-10 codes
- October 13, 2008
- Provider Level 1 Appeals Timeframe
- August 01, 2008
- IPP Moves to the Power MHS Claims System
- July 01, 2008
- Change in Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI) Coverage
- July 01, 2008
- NC Smart Choice
- July 01, 2008
- New Prior Review Medications
- July 01, 2008
- Mental Health Parity
- June 23, 2008
- BCBSNC Spring Provider Conferences - 2008
- May 01, 2008
- EOP Enhancement
- January 16, 2008
- BlueCard Move to Automatic Crossover for All Medicare Claims
- January 01, 2008
- Introducing Blue Medicare HMO and Blue Medicare PPO - Find out what you need to know!
- November 30, 2007
- 2007 HII Workshops - See BCBSNC's presentation
- September 24, 2007
- BCBSNC Summer Provider Conferences – 2007
- August 20, 2007
- More Improvements to Our Automated Phone System!
- April 30, 2007
- Notice: BCBSNC is Extending the Acceptance Period of the CMS-1500 (12-90) version claim form
- April 2, 2007
- BCBSNC Ends Kidney Disease Program
- March 12, 2007
- Attention Rural Health Clinics: Important Notice About Medicare Crossover Claims
- January 8, 2007
- Updated Federal Employee Program (FEP) Voucher Deduction Process
- January 8, 2007
- Federal Employee Program Adding Magellan Health Services as Vendor
- January 8, 2007
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Remains Committed to Excellent Health Care Quality
- December 11, 2006
- Revised Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina ("BCBSNC") Pricing Policy for Procedure/Service
Codes ("Pricing Policy") effective January 1, 2007.
- November 20, 2006
- Diagnostic Imaging Management Program begins in 1st Quarter 2007
- November 20, 2006
- BCBSNC to Adopt the New UB04 Claim Form
- November 13, 2006
- FEP Venipuncture Charges
- October 2, 2006
- New Information about State Members Enrolled in Blue Options PPO
- September 25, 2006
- BCBSNC to Adopt the New CMS-1500 Claim Form – Version 08/05
- September 25, 2006
- Provider Resolution Form: New Form – New Address
- September 25, 2006
- New Form for Provider-Initiated Refunds for Out-of-Area Members
- September 11, 2006
- BCBSNC to Provide Flu Vaccine
- July 5, 2006
- State Health Plan Offers New PPO Products to Employees
- July 5, 2006
- Medicare Claims Adjustments
- July 5, 2006
- Policy Change for CPT Code 99051
- July 5, 2006
- BlueCard Fund Distribution Program Launched in July
- June 1, 2006
- Specialty Pharmacy Update
- May 15, 2006
- Outpatient UB92 Claims Filing Update
- February 16, 2006
- Explanation of Usual, Customary and Reasonable reimbursement methodology
- October 05, 2005
- EDI Services Provider Workshops This October!
- August 24, 2005
- Inquires and Appeals Updates & Reminders
- August 17, 2005
- Changes to your BCBSNC Explanation of Payment (EOP)
- July 20, 2005
- Correct your Professional (837) Claims Electronically
- July 20, 2005
- Use Blue e for Review of Admission/Treatment Notifications
- July 20, 2005
- Blue e Medicaid Eligibility Modifications to Change after August 14
- March 2, 2005
- Credentialing for Registered Dieticians
- February 9, 2005
- Claims for anesthesia must be filed with nationally recognized code set
- February 9, 2005
- Changes to prior approval and inpatient admission certification requirements
- February 9, 2005
- Enhancement of claim submission and reimbursement policy disclosure
- February 9, 2005
- Revision to multiple surgical procedure guidelines
- February 9, 2005
- Update: Coordination of benefits claims submission and processing requirements
- February 9, 2005
- Coordination of benefits policy for group claims: spouses and dependent children
- February 9, 2005
- Protecting BCBSNC member Social Security numbers
- February 9, 2005
- Submitting HIPAA Compliant Claims
- December 15, 2004
- Becoming a Medicaid Provider
- October 1, 2004
- BCBSNC and North Carolina General Statute (NCGS) §58-3-227 UPDATED INFORMATION!
- September 1, 2004
- SSN ID Replacement Project Q&A for Providers
- May 12, 2004
- Share your thoughts in provider survey for your chance to win
- March 13, 2004
- Changes to your BCBSNC Notification of Payment (NOP) and Explanation of Payment (EOP)
- March 3, 2004
- Drug Prior Approval and Quantity Limitations Now Include PPO and POS
- February 25, 2004
- BCBSNC and North Carolina General Statute (NCGS) 58–3–227 (House Bill 1066)
|