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July 2013		Print Newsletter (PDF)
	2013 InterQual^® criteria implemented July 1 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan will implement InterQual acute care, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, long-term acute care and home health criteria July 1, 2013. The criteria format for rehabilitation, skilled nursing, long term acute care and home care criteria have not changed. Read more.	Inside this issue for you New InterQual^® criteria training classes offered this summer There’s still time to sign up for summer training classes Blues’ health care reform information designed with you in mind

2013 InterQual^® criteria implemented July 1 New InterQual^® criteria training classes offered this summer There’s still time to sign up for summer training classes Blues’ health care reform information designed with you in mind We’ll introduce new informational edits for electronic claims in August Keep these coding tips in mind to improve medical record documentation Remember these important BCBSM physical therapy updates, tips New Member Care Alert coming to web-DENIS eligibility screens HCPCS codes added Blues highlight medical, benefit policy changes Customize your Record subscription Be aware of quantity limits for diabetic supplies	Not in the Physician Group Incentive Program? Here’s your chance to join Documentation guidelines for physicians and other professional providers updated Clarification: Letter explaining patient charges for preventive visits is optional tool for offices Subscribe to electronic physician newsletter All prescriptions must be signed by licensed prescribers Follow prescription signature guidelines for controlled, noncontrolled substances Health e-Blue^SM offers new Diagnosis Evaluation tool Contact Medicare Advantage Provider Inquiry regarding human organ transplant procedures	BCBSM prenotification system training materials available July 2013 Bill hospital-based office visits on professional claims BCBSM changes emergency room, trauma services billing Physical, occupational, speech therapy billing changes Oct. 1 Revenue code 0255 won’t be added to IVT-chemo category Ambulatory infusion centers should apply now to participate All prescriptions must be signed by licensed prescribers Follow prescription signature guidelines for controlled, noncontrolled substances Crestor^® tier status changing on custom drug list
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