Professional Newsletters

Year	Date Sort ascending	Newsletter	Inside this issue
2024	12/30/2024	S-2-24	What's Inside MagellanRX now Prime Therapeutics Specialty Pharmacy Lucet resources for PCPs Update reminder: CPT code 99459 Addition of Feraheme to IV Iron Preferred Products Spevigo billing clarifications New Ocular Angiogenesis Inhibitors medical policy Medical assistance with smoking cessation
2024	03/22/2024	S-1-24	What’s Inside Reminders Regarding Utilization of Spinal Imaging Federal Employee Program (FEP) Colorectal Screening Pilot IV Loading SQ Maintenance 2024 BCBSKS Workshops Now Available. Sign up Today! Format Change to Medical RX Policies 2024 Blue Medicare Advantage Stars Incentive Program Provider Support: Change Healthcare Cyber Security Issue Risk Adjustment QBRP Prerequisite Reminder Reminder: The CAA Requires Provider Directory Information to be Validated at Least Every 90 days Web Changes - Medical Policy
2023	12/20/2023	S-3-23	What’s Inside Information regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI) calls RX appeals now come to BCBSKS New Medicare Advantage provider offset/ check request form New billing guides: E0486 Kansas roots. Medicaid experience SOK new hearing aid benefit: get added to the list Save the dates: BCBSKS workshops Blue MA correspondence/appeals addresses changing New 2024 Medicare eligible providers: MFTs and MHCs
2023	07/12/2023	S-2-23	What's inside: Coming Soon: Annual CAP Publication Secured emails to Provider Network Services Reminder FREE CEUs offered QBRP Scorecards Reinstated Billing Admin of a Drug Reminder New Biosimilars added
2023	05/19/2023	S-1-23	What's Inside Insurance Billers Workshop signup Infliximab Preferred Biosimilar Update Risk Adjustment New Directions Name Change Reminder for colonoscopies as a follow up to a positive Cologuard test Update to enrollment and credentialing process NCQA’s antibiotic-focused courses, CEUs, available on-demand for free Remittance advice remark and reason codes: where to find them Professional provider representatives available to you CIK Association benefit information reminders Deadline for Provider Information Portal (PRT) Highmark transitions to MCG health clinical guidelines QBRP incentive display inaccuracy COVID-19 public health emergency ending; benefit modifications also ending
2021	02/17/2023	S-3-21	Inside this issue: Long Hold Times - Self Serve for Convenience Biosimilars Reminder CGM Changes: Medical to RX EFT Reminder Refer Patients to MiResource for Mental Health Needs EDI Requirement Change S9328 Billed for Implantable Pain Pumps Clarifications Coding for Initial Hospital Care, Discharge, or Observation BCBSMA New Utilization Management Program Reminder: COVID-19 Changes to End, Additional Ones to Take Place Medical Policy Updates
2021	02/17/2023	S-1-21	Inside this issue: EFT allows providers faster payment, less hassle, paperwork High cost drugs and Therapies Pharmaceutical Formulary update Telehealth Grants Available Billing for Preparation of Vials of Non-Venom Antigens Earn Free CME for Immunization Education Offered by Open Bed Campaign Medical Records Request 99201 Deleted Effective 01/01/21 Insurance Billers Workshops Clinical Lab, Pathology, and Interpretive Services Filing Requirements Updating BCBSKS Directory Telehealth Billing Reminders Web Changes - Medical Policy
2022	05/27/2022	S-3-22	Coming Soon: Annual CAP Publication Understanding Provider Directory Requirements New Drug Management Program BCBSKS Offering License Pharmacists to Join Network BCBSKS Providers Billing Immediate Family Member Services On the Move in Wichita IBEW226 Members St. Francis Ministries Benefit Information Behavioral Health Workshop
2022	03/17/2022	S-2-22	Inside this issue: Additional Instructions for Billing Code Ranges Updated Biosimilars Reminder Multiple Sclerosis Prior Authorization Updates Update for Colonoscopies as a Follow up to Positive Cologuard Test Provider Message Board Understanding Provider Directory Requirements for the No Surprises Act Update for Avastin Coding for Ophthalmic Use
2022	01/06/2022	S-1-22	The Consolidated Appropriations Act requires provider directory information to be validated at least every 90 days
2021	09/02/2021	S-2-21	Inside this issue: 2022 Annual CAP Publication K-TRACS: Promoting Patient Safety Biosimilars - Safe, effective treatment options Pharmaceutical Formulary Update Provider Attestation 2022 Change Billing Reminders Highmark Prior Auth Changes Web Changes - Medical Policy
2020	12/18/2020	S-9-20	Inside this issue: Important COVID-19 Resources to Monitor COVID-19 Vaccine Billing Information Importance of Routine Vaccinations During the COVID-19 Pandemic Oxygen Saturations During Telehealth Visits
2020	11/05/2020	S-8-20	Inside this issue: Highmark expands prior authorization requirements Increased Call Volume, Hold Times and Self Service Options Pharmaceutical Formulary Update Attention Prescriber - New Program Allows for Prior-Authorization Expiration Notification Clarification of COVID-19 Testing COVID-19 Billing and Reimbursement Drug Cost Transparency Tools Available for Boeing Group Members Uploading Records via Availity Medical Record Retrieval Coordinator for Affordable Care Act Programs Action Required - Provider Business Arrangements Avoidance of Antibiotics CDC Offering Free Continuing Education Credits QBRP Eligibility Update Modifiers for Diabetic Equipment and Supplies BCBSKS Retirements, Promotions and New Staff Web Changes - Medical Policy
2020	06/26/2020	S-7-20	Inside this issue: Update: How BCBSKS is Responding to COVID-19
2020	06/08/2020	S-6-20	Inside this issue: Billing for Preparation of Vials of Non-Venom Antigens Formulary Oxycodone switches to long-acting National Drug Code (NDC) Format Change BCBSKS Agreement with KHIN for HIE Reminder New Wellness Maternity Program Web Changes — Medical Policy