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August 2023
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HCPCS 2nd-quarter update: New and deleted codes
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has added several new codes as part of its quarterly Health Care Procedure Coding System updates. We’re updating you on the codes, effective dates and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan’s coverage decisions. Read more.

Inside this issue for you

See all the articles in this issue, grouped by category, below.

Professional

Medicare Advantage members in crisis to get new options for behavioral health care treatment
Here’s some key information for Michigan providers who treat Medicare Plus Blue members
Ruoff’s family practice: Team approach leads to high-quality care
Questionnaire updates in e-referral system
Changes for in-lab sleep studies start Oct. 9
It’s important to monitor the metabolic effects of psychiatric medications
Requirements and codes changed for some medical benefit drugs
How Blue Cross and BCN are handling prior authorizations for Makena following FDA announcement
We’re changing prior authorization requirements for some weight loss drugs
Do you know about our ‘Practice Up’ podcast series?
Lunch and learn webinars for physicians and coders focus on risk adjustment, coding
New on-demand training available
Here are some patient resources and HEDIS tip sheets on flu vaccines and antibiotic use

All Providers

HCPCS 2nd-quarter update: New and deleted codes
HCPCS replacement codes, effective July 1, 2023, established
Billing chart: Blue Cross highlights medical, benefit policy changes

Facility

Submit prior authorization requests for non-emergency air ambulance flights through the Alacura PreAuth Portal
Medicare Advantage members in crisis to get new options for behavioral health care treatment
Changes for in-lab sleep studies start Oct. 9
It’s important to monitor the metabolic effects of psychiatric medications
Requirements and codes changed for some medical benefit drugs
How Blue Cross and BCN are handling prior authorizations for Makena following FDA announcement
We’re changing prior authorization requirements for some weight loss drugs
Lunch and learn webinars for physicians and coders focus on risk adjustment, coding

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