April 2014

Countdown begins for Blues retiring local system
The Blues will retire its local system on Oct. 31, 2014. Since we will no longer process claims on that system, all claims filed on the local system must be submitted and received by Sept. 15, 2014, in order to be processed.
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Inside this issue for you

• Changes to autism procedure codes coming in April, a reminder about billing guidelines
• Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about ICD-10
• Here are answers to more questions about electronic fund transfers

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• BCBSM to change professional provider fees July 1
• Professional groups can register for online enrollment tool
• Old version of CMS-1500 claim form discontinued
• Find out the latest BCBSM guidelines for home, in-lab sleep testing
• Follow these guidelines to avoid errors on medical record entries for physician office infusion therapy services
• Procedures eligible for bilateral (modifier 50) available through Clear Claim Connection™
• Don’t forget to reattest with CAQH^® every 120 days
• MMBA annual billing expo set for May 8, 9
• Speech pathologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists may apply to participate with BCBSM and BCN before Medicare approval letter received

• Countdown begins for Blues retiring local system
• Changes to autism procedure codes coming in April, a reminder about billing guidelines
• Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about ICD-10
• Here are answers to more questions about electronic fund transfers
• Understanding the cotinine test box on the 2014 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Qualification Form
• Keep in mind these diagnosis documentation and coding tips
• Reminder: Register now to attend live webinar on commercial version of Health e-Blue^SM
• Reminder: Blues provider servicing changes taking place
• HCPCS codes added, deleted
• Blues highlight medical, benefit policy changes
• Navigating the electronic Record

• OPTs may apply to participate with BCBSM and BCN before Medicare approval letter received
• Procedures eligible for bilateral (modifier 50) available through Clear Claim Connection™

• Medicare Advantage Diagnosis Closure Incentive program continues in 2014 for primary care physicians
• Use correct code for outpatient hospital clinic visits

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