The Record

February 2013		Print Newsletter (PDF)
	Blues highlight medical, benefit policy changes You’ll find the latest information about procedure codes and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan billing guidelines in the following chart. Read more.	Inside this issue for you PPO program policies, responsibilities Customize your Record subscription

Blues highlight medical, benefit policy changes PPO program policies, responsibilities Customize your Record subscription Important reminders for Healthy Blue Outcomes^SM patients Anthem BCBS, BlueAdvantage Administrators of Arkansas roll out new imaging management program for their members in Michigan Behavioral health medical necessity criteria updates available next month on web-DENIS	Coming soon: BCBSM to contract with ambulatory infusion centers Billing for dialysis services, ESRD clarified Guidelines for reporting additional diagnoses Billing and participation for hospital urgent care centers summarized Home infusion therapy participation agreement updated Behavioral health medical necessity criteria updates available next month on web-DENIS	HEDIS medical record reviews begin in February Centers for Medicare ’ Medicaid Services announce 2013 therapy caps Reminder: Include rendering practitioner NPI on group provider claims Reminder: Report numeric amounts in Medicare Advantage claims charge fields Reminder: Submit 2012 Medicare Advantage claims
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