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April 2016		Print entire issue
	Coming soon: Blue Cross^® Personal Choice PPO Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is offering a new, innovative product called Blue Cross Personal Choice PPO. This PPO product offers members unique access to Organized Systems of Care (similar to accountable care organizations) and the broader Blue Cross PPO network. Read more.	Inside this issue for you Annual notice: What you need to know about our programs Check bcbsm.com to view the most recent prescription drug lists Blue Cross updating ClaimsXten™ for third-quarter 2016
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Here’s what you need to know about participating in Value Partnerships quality programs We’re making some changes to the Value-Based Reimbursement Fee Schedule, effective July 1, 2016 Blue Cross changing practitioner fees July 1 More tips on correct billing for certain drugs We have changed vendors for Medicare risk adjustment medical record retrievals Provider informational forums coming to a town near you Training classes set for Upper Peninsula For residents: Get an early start with credentialing Reminder: Practitioners, professional groups and facilities that don’t submit claims within a 24-month period could be terminated Message on provider voucher updated HCPCS and CPT Category III codes added Effective date changed for 2 HCPCS codes CAQH reattesting reminder: Include Type 2 NPI information for each of your affiliated groups Policy update: Percutaneous left atrial appendage closure device	Coming soon: Blue Cross^® Personal Choice PPO Annual notice: What you need to know about our programs Check bcbsm.com to view the most recent prescription drug lists Blue Cross updating ClaimsXten™ for third-quarter 2016 BlueCard^® connection: Why don’t I always see my BlueCard replacement claim on web-DENIS? Reminder: Prominently display HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices on your website home page Billing chart Blues highlight medical, benefit policy changes Blue Cross, BCN retain Mobile Medical Examination Services Inc.™ for home health reviews Claim rejection prevention complete for CPAP humidifiers Covered procedure codes for prosthetic socks	Training classes set for Upper Peninsula HCPCS and CPT Category III codes added Effective date changed for 2 HCPCS codes Reminder: Register today for annual hospital forum in Frankenmuth Here is a quick review of our hospital Readmission Audit Program There are radiology authorization updates for PPO commercial, Medicare Advantage TheraMatrix to administer PT benefits for active bargaining unit FCA members
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