2020 ICD10-CM Updates 71,932 codes in ICD10-CM 2018 72,184 codes in ICD10-CM 2019 273 New Codes 21 Deleted Codes 30 revisions As occurs every October 1 there are additions and deletions to the ICD10 code set. This year is had Read more…
We have received information from sources with direct contact with ASH representatives that stated that the contract between ASH and Blue Shield of California will not go through if there is not a high enough percentage of providers who enroll Read more…
The latest update for 2020 Blue Shield of California ASH Plans, directly from ASH 1. The Blue Shield PPO plans to move to ASH January 1, 2020, are as follows: ⢠Individual and Family Plans (IFP): on-exchange and mirrored. The Read more…
The latest information is indicating that the visit threshold will be 5 visits whether a provider is in our out of network and allowances will be the same for in and out of network services. Patients may have lesser copays Read more…
Guidelines for Imaging in Low Back Pain Blue Cross and Blue Shield have made policy changes in reference to imaging for lower back pain as highlighted below. Note for chiropractic claims there is indication of no routine films in absence Read more…
ASH Blue Shield of CA Update Blue Shield of CA will begin to utilize ASH for a âsignificantâ number of their PPO plans January 1, 2020. But the use of âsignificant numberâ is not clear as to what plans they Read more…
Blue Shield of California has sent a notice for affiliation with ASH January 2020 for some select PPO plans and are encouraging joining ASH It is not all BS plans but specific PPO plans only. Note several plans currently do Read more…
Did you know the VA Community Care programs have timely filing limits for claims? The deadline for submitting claims for authorized care is 120 days from the date of service (DOS). With the recent transitions and changes to programs, VA Read more…
As Federal funding for the Veterans Choice Program ends, VA will no longer use Choice to furnish community care to Veterans. All community care will transition to the Patient-Centered Community Care (PC3) program effective June 6, 2019. The PC3 program Read more…
Where to Send Medical Documentation Changes May 1! Starting May 1, 2019, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will begin requiring providers to send medical documentation to their authorizing VA Medical Center (VAMC) instead of TriWest. This change will affect Read more…