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 policy page on anthem.com.

 

1225-0721-PN-CNT