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Title Publication Category Date

Genetic testing prior authorization by ordering physician helps ensure accurate lab payment

October 2018 Anthem Wisconsin Provider Newsletter Medicare Sep 28, 2018

Anthem transitions MA back pain management and cardiology UM programs from OrthoNet to AIM

October 2018 Anthem Wisconsin Provider Newsletter Medicare Sep 28, 2018

Please evaluate statin use for MA members with diabetes, cardiovascular disease

October 2018 Anthem Wisconsin Provider Newsletter Medicare Sep 28, 2018

Medicare pharmacy and prescriber home starts January 2019

October 2018 Anthem Wisconsin Provider Newsletter Medicare Sep 28, 2018

Keep up with Medicare news

October 2018 Anthem Wisconsin Provider Newsletter Medicare Sep 28, 2018

Medical Policies and Clinical Utilization Management Guidelines Update-Wisconsin

December 2018 Anthem Wisconsin Provider Newsletter Medicare Dec 1, 2018

New Medicare Advantage provider service phone number beginning January 1, 2019

December 2018 Anthem Wisconsin Provider Newsletter Medicare Dec 1, 2018

2019 Medicare Advantage individual benefits and formularies

December 2018 Anthem Wisconsin Provider Newsletter Medicare Dec 1, 2018

CMS Medicare Preclusion List effective April 1, 2019

December 2018 Anthem Wisconsin Provider Newsletter Medicare Dec 1, 2018

When and how to initiate Medicare Advantage reopenings

December 2018 Anthem Wisconsin Provider Newsletter Medicare Dec 1, 2018

Individual Medicare plans move compound drugs off formulary beginning January 1, 2019

December 2018 Anthem Wisconsin Provider Newsletter Medicare Dec 1, 2018

Medicare Part B drugs may include Step Therapy beginning January 1, 2019

December 2018 Anthem Wisconsin Provider Newsletter Medicare Dec 1, 2018

University of Chicago Offers Medicare Advantage Option

December 2018 Anthem Wisconsin Provider Newsletter Medicare Dec 1, 2018

Keep up with Medicare news

December 2018 Anthem Wisconsin Provider Newsletter Medicare Dec 1, 2018

Anthem offers risk adjustment and documentation training

January 2019 Anthem Wisconsin Provider Newsletter Medicare Jan 1, 2019

Medicare Advantage member Explanation of Benefits redesigned

January 2019 Anthem Wisconsin Provider Newsletter Medicare Jan 1, 2019

Keep up with Medicare news

January 2019 Anthem Wisconsin Provider Newsletter Medicare Jan 1, 2019

Reminder: Anthem follows Original Medicare policies

February 2019 Anthem Wisconsin Provider Newsletter Medicare Feb 1, 2019

Use grouped CPT codes for AIM Specialty Health authorizations

February 2019 Anthem Wisconsin Provider Newsletter Medicare Feb 1, 2019

Anthem eye refraction and routine eye exam billing information

February 2019 Anthem Wisconsin Provider Newsletter Medicare Feb 1, 2019

New specialty Medicare Part B device preferred product program

February 2019 Anthem Wisconsin Provider Newsletter Medicare Feb 1, 2019

Keep up with Medicare news

February 2019 Anthem Wisconsin Provider Newsletter Medicare Feb 1, 2019

Introducing a new clinical criteria web page for injectable, infused or implanted drugs covered under the medical benefit

March 2019 Anthem Provider Newsletter - Wisconsin Medicare Mar 1, 2019

Keep up with Medicare news

March 2019 Anthem Provider Newsletter - Wisconsin Medicare Mar 1, 2019

Change to 835 ERA for all D-SNP MA members for 2019

March 2019 Anthem Provider Newsletter - Wisconsin Medicare Mar 1, 2019

Clinical criteria updates for specialty pharmacy

March 2019 Anthem Provider Newsletter - Wisconsin Medicare Mar 1, 2019

Dual Eligible Special Needs (D-SNP) Plans - provider training required

March 2019 Anthem Provider Newsletter - Wisconsin Medicare Mar 1, 2019

Update regarding evaluation and management with modifier 25

April 2019 Anthem Provider Newsletter - Wisconsin Medicare Apr 1, 2019

Coming soon: Reimbursement for select HEDIS-related CPT II codes for Medicare Advantage members

April 2019 Anthem Provider Newsletter - Wisconsin Medicare Apr 1, 2019

Keep up with Medicare news - April 2019

April 2019 Anthem Provider Newsletter - Wisconsin Medicare Apr 1, 2019

Keep up with Medicare news - May 2019

May 2019 Anthem Provider Newsletter - Wisconsin Medicare May 1, 2019

Keep up with Medicare News -- June 2019

June 2019 Anthem Provider Newsletter - Wisconsin Medicare Jun 1, 2019

Review of professional claims with emergency department level 5 E&M codes

June 2019 Anthem Provider Newsletter - Wisconsin Medicare Jun 1, 2019

Why do patients stop taking their prescribed medications and what can you do to help them?

June 2019 Anthem Provider Newsletter - Wisconsin Medicare Jun 1, 2019

Outpatient Rehabilitation Program transitioning to AIM

July 2019 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Jul 1, 2019

Home health billing guidelines for contracted providers

July 2019 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Jul 1, 2019

Electronic claim payment reconsideration

July 2019 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Jul 1, 2019

Keep up with Medicare News -- July 2019

July 2019 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Jul 1, 2019

Sepsis diagnosis coding and billing reminder

July 2019 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Jul 1, 2019

Medicare News -- August 2019

August 2019 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Aug 1, 2019

New service types added to Availity

August 2019 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Aug 1, 2019

New Reimbursement Policy: Drug Screen Testing

August 2019 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Aug 1, 2019

AIM Specialty Health programs may require documentation

August 2019 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Aug 1, 2019

Special needs plans - provider training required

August 2019 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Aug 1, 2019

Medicare News -- September 2019

September 2019 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Sep 1, 2019

Coming soon: Electronic attachments

September 2019 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Sep 1, 2019

Clinical Criteria updates

September 2019 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Sep 1, 2019

Customizations to the 23rd edition of the MCG Care Guidelines

September 2019 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Sep 1, 2019

Changes to prior authorization (PA) requirements

September 2019 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Sep 1, 2019

Pharmacy benefit manager change to IngenioRx

September 2019 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Sep 1, 2019

Medicare News -- October 2019

October 2019 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Oct 1, 2019

Aspire Telehealth Palliative Care program

October 2019 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Oct 1, 2019

June 2019 Medical Policies and Clinical Utilization Management Guidelines update

October 2019 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Oct 1, 2019

Update: 2019 risk adjustment provider trainings

October 2019 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Oct 1, 2019

Medicare preferred continuous glucose monitors

October 2019 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Oct 1, 2019

Medical drug Clinical Criteria updates

October 2019 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Oct 1, 2019

Prior authorization requirements changes effective November 1, 2019

October 2019 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Oct 1, 2019

Medicare News -- November 2019

November 2019 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Nov 1, 2019

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association mandate about Medicare Advantage care management and provider engagement

November 2019 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Nov 1, 2019

CMS reminder: expedited/urgent requests

November 2019 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Nov 1, 2019

Medicare News -- December 2019

December 2019 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Dec 1, 2019

Provider training series

December 2019 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Dec 1, 2019

Medical drug Clinical Criteria updates

December 2019 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Dec 1, 2019

Reminder to Medicare Advantage providers

December 2019 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Dec 1, 2019

Medicare Advantage Group Retiree PPO plans and National Access Plus FAQ

January 2020 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Jan 1, 2020

Introducing ConcertoHealth

January 2020 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Jan 1, 2020

Medicare preferred continuous glucose monitors

January 2020 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Jan 1, 2020

August 2019 Medical drug benefit Clinical Criteria updates

January 2020 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Jan 1, 2020

September 2019 Medical drug benefit Clinical Criteria updates

January 2020 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Jan 1, 2020

Help protect your patients by providing medical ID protection - best practices

January 2020 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Jan 1, 2020

Reminder: Medicare claims for secondary payer must be submitted after the 30-day Medicare remittance period

January 2020 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Jan 1, 2020

Healthcare Quality Patient Assessment Form and Patient Assessment Form

January 2020 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Jan 1, 2020

Electric Boat offers Medicare Advantage options

January 2020 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Jan 1, 2020

2020 Medicare risk adjustment provider trainings

January 2020 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Jan 1, 2020

Medicare News -- January 2020

January 2020 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Jan 1, 2020

Verifying and updating your provider information

January 2020 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Jan 1, 2020

Medicare News - February 2020

February 2020 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Feb 1, 2020

New CMS requirement: Hospitals must use Medicare Outpatient Observation Notice

February 2020 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Feb 1, 2020

Reimbursement Policy Update: Modifier 62: Co-Surgeons

February 2020 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Feb 1, 2020

Medicare News - March 2020

March 2020 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Mar 1, 2020

Outpatient Rehabilitation Program transition: new prior authorization requirements

March 2020 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Mar 1, 2020

Complex discharge planning

March 2020 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Mar 1, 2020

Personal Home Helper benefit

March 2020 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Mar 1, 2020

Reminder: Mid-level practitioners are required to file using their NPI

March 2020 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Mar 1, 2020

Non-preferred products and corresponding preferred alternatives

March 2020 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Mar 1, 2020

COVID-19 information from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield

April 2020 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Apr 1, 2020

Medicare News - April 2020

View these Medicare notices:
- Coding tip for psychological and neuropsychological testing
- Medical Policies and Clinical Utilization Management Guidelines update
- New Medicare Advantage opioid treatment Program benefit
- Prior authorization requirements: new 2020 codes for coverage and precertification
April 2020 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Apr 1, 2020

Medical drug benefit Clinical Criteria updates - November 2019

April 2020 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Apr 1, 2020

2020 Medicare risk adjustment provider trainings

April 2020 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Apr 1, 2020

Medical drug benefit Clinical Criteria updates - December 2019

April 2020 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Apr 1, 2020

Medicare News - May 2020

View these Medicare articles:
- Prior Authorization requirements
- New behavioral health Medicare Advantage individual and Group Retiree Solutions provider fax
May 2020 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare May 1, 2020

Reimbursement Policy Update: Unlisted, Unspecified or Miscellaneous Codes

May 2020 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare May 1, 2020

Multi-dose packaging

May 2020 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare May 1, 2020

Medicare News - June 2020

View these Medicare articles:
- Acquisition of Beacon Health Options
- MCG care guidelines – 24th edition
June 2020 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Jun 1, 2020

2020 Medicare risk adjustment provider trainings

June 2020 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Jun 1, 2020

Updates to AIM Sleep Disorder Management Clinical Appropriateness Guideline

June 2020 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Jun 1, 2020

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Anthem) working with Optum to collect medical records for risk adjustment

June 2020 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Jun 1, 2020

Modifier use reminders

June 2020 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Jun 1, 2020

Diabetes HbA1c < 8 HEDIS guidance

June 2020 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Jun 1, 2020

Medicare News - July 2020

View these Medicare articles:
- New behavioral health discharge call-in line
- Medical policies and clinical utilization management guidelines update
- Updates to AIM Specialty Health advanced imaging clinical appropriateness guidelines
- Transition to AIM rehabilitative services clinical appropriateness guidelines
- Modifier use reminders
July 2020 Anthem Provider News - Wisconsin Medicare Jul 1, 2020
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