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July 2016		Print entire issue
	Blue Cross to implement 2016 InterQual^® criteria Aug. 1 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan will implement 2016 InterQual acute care, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, long-term acute care and home health criteria, starting Aug. 1, 2016. Read more.	Inside this issue for you Submit 2016 service dates for MA Diagnosis Closure Incentive program Here are tips for searching the provider manuals Use Medical Record Routing Form as cover sheet when sending medical records to Blue Cross
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Here’s how newborn coverage was updated Blue Cross not covering select high-cost drugs with comparable alternatives Blue Cross adding 2 additional specialty drugs to Medical Drug Prior Authorization program Oct. 1 Confirm your provider directory information in CAQH ProView Here’s what you need to know about surgical debridement and routine foot care coding Documenting and coding arthrocentesis procedures Beacon Health offers behavioral health consultation services to physicians regarding URMBT members Reminder: Blue Cross expanding 24/7 online health care coverage Reminder: Reporting insertion and removal of bone fixation devices Clarification: Coverage for physical therapy procedure codes when supervised by a chiropractor Reminder: When billing chiropractic claims, include all required documentation	Blue Cross to implement 2016 InterQual^® criteria Aug. 1 Submit 2016 service dates for MA Diagnosis Closure Incentive program Here are tips for searching the provider manuals Use Medical Record Routing Form as cover sheet when sending medical records to Blue Cross HCPCS codes added, deleted For UAW retirees, report condition dates on ER professional claims to comply with new policy Look for online updates to our prescription drug lists BlueCard^® connection: Why does my claim on web-DENIS have a 17-digit number in the ICN field? Coding corner: Proper coding for major depressive disorder Billing chart: Blues highlight medical, benefit policy changes Blue Cross not covering select high-cost drugs with comparable alternatives Blue Cross adding 2 additional specialty drugs to Medical Drug Prior Authorization program Oct. 1	Here’s how newborn coverage was updated Reminder: Follow billing guidelines when purchasing, administering medical drugs to outpatients New webinar series on Prospective Provider Engagement Program now available Medicare Plus Blue^SM PPO prior authorization program to continue its expansion System updated to process DME/P&O and medical supply claims with office location Reminder: Procedure code E0485 not covered beginning Aug. 1
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