MedicaidOctober 16, 2023
Lab testing reminder
Background
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicaid follows MCG Care Guidelines for the following lab tests.
You can view appropriate Clinical UM Guidelines (CUMGs) here.
Update
The updated guidelines state that only medically necessary lab testing will be covered. Effective January 14, 2024, coverage for these labs will be denied unless medically necessary:
CUMG number/title |
CG-LAB-24 – Urine Culture Testing |
CG-LAB-25 – Glycated Hemo Protein (A1c) Testing |
CG-LAB-26 – Outpatient Alpha-Fetoprotein Testing |
CG-LAB-27 – Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Testing |
CG-LAB-28 – Prostate Specific Antigen Testing |
What if I have questions?
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