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Decmber 2015		Print entire issue
	We’re enhancing our claims processing systems to link medical records and claims Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Medicare Advantage are enhancing their claims processing systems to better support instances where we require medical records to finalize a professional or institutional claim service. Read more.	Inside this issue for you New online training course explains best practices for medical record documentation UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust members may elect separate health plans and carriers New NDC daily quantity maximum messaging begins in January
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Here’s what you need to know about participating in Value Partnerships Quality Programs A look at the Value-Based Reimbursement Fee Schedule, effective March 1, 2016 Here are 3 things to know about emerging cholesterol therapies Blue Cross prohibits physicians from self-prescribing We’ve got a new fax number for requesting practice profiles Reminder: ClaimsXten™ to perform multiple radiology reduction for professional radiology services Reminder: Update your Provider Authorization form when changes occur Clarification: August Record article about additional procedure codes payable to chiropractors Clarification: Preauthorization for abdomen and pelvis CT scans	We’re enhancing our claims processing systems to link medical records and claims New online training course explains best practices for medical record documentation UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust members may elect separate health plans and carriers New NDC daily quantity maximum messaging begins in January BlueCard^® connection: Learn about coordination of benefits policy for BlueCard claims Coding corner: best practices for documenting pregnancy, childbirth and puerperium Clarification: Provider Financial Responsibility mandate Blues highlight medical, benefit policy changes Reminder: Get signature as proof of receipt	Reminder: Update your Provider Authorization form when changes occur Clarification: August Record article about additional procedure codes payable to chiropractors Clarification: Preauthorization for abdomen and pelvis CT scans Blue Cross is changing its reimbursement policy for prehospice services ClaimsXten™ coming to outpatient facilities next year: Let us help you make the transition Here are guidelines for genetic testing reimbursement Reminder: Changes in billing and reimbursement for partial hospitalization program and electroconvulsive therapy Medicare Advantage Private Fee-For-Service plan to offer members an additional choice
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