State & FederalMedicaidOctober 31, 2020

Attention: Updated laboratory fee schedule

Beginning January 1, 2024, Empire became Anthem. This article, published under the former brand, now applies to Anthem.

Effective January 1, 2021, Empire BlueCross BlueShield HealthPlus (Empire) will update the Reference Laboratory Fee Schedule for Empire. This change is applicable to providers who are reimbursed, either in whole or in part, based on the fee schedule for laboratory services for Medicaid.

 

The actual impact to any particular provider will depend on the codes most frequently billed by that provider.

 

The updated fee schedule will be available on the Availity Portal* on the effective date of January 1, 2021.    

 

If you have questions about this communication or need assistance with any other item, contact your local Provider Relations representative or call Provider Services at 1-800-450-8753.

 

NYE-NU-0211-20 November 2020