New reimbursement policy: Non-Patient Laboratory Services (facility)

Beginning with dates of service on or after October 1, 2021, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Anthem) will implement a new reimbursement policy titled Non-Patient Laboratory Services.  Anthem does not allow reimbursement for non-patient laboratory services when reported on a UB-04 with bill type 014X unless provider, state, federal or CMS and/or requirements indicate otherwise. 

 

For more information about this policy, visit the Reimbursement page on our anthem.com/provider website.

 

1225-0721-PN-GA