AdministrativeAnthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield | CommercialDecember 30, 2022

Outpatient system updates for 2023

As a reminderwe will update our claim editing software for outpatient facility services throughout 2023 with most updates occurring at a minimum quarterly. These updates will include, but are not limited to:

  • The addition of new and revised codes (for example, CPT®, HCPCS, ICD-10, modifiers, revenue codes) and associated edits.
  • Updates related to the appropriate use of various code combinations, which can include, but are not limited to, CPT/HCPCS code to revenue code, type of bill to procedure code, type of bill to CPT/HCPCS code, and CPT/HCPCS code to modifier.
  • Updates to National Correct Coding Initiative edits (NCCI) and Facility Outpatient Hospital Services Medically Unlikely Edits (MUEs).
  • Updates to reflect coding requirements as designated by industry standard sources such as the National Uniform Billing Committee (NUBC) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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PUBLICATIONS: January 2023 Provider Newsletter - Maine