“S” Newsletters - 2020
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S-9-20 Published 12/18/2020
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
S-8-20 Published 11/05/2020
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
S-7-20 Published 06/26/2020
Inside this issue:
- Update: How BCBSKS is Responding to COVID-19
S-6-20 Published 06/08/2020
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
S-5-20 Published 4/29/2020
Inside this issue:
- Advanced Payments for Contracting Providers
S-4-20 Published 04/22/2020
Inside this issue:
- Annual CAP distribution to be electronic
S-3-20 Published 03/20/2020
Inside this issue:
- Telehealth Services Temporarily Expanded
S-2-20 Published 03/02/2020
Inside this issue:
- BCBSKS increasing provider data efforts
- Contracts requirements and incentives
- Provider information page changes
S-1-20 Published 03/02/2020
Inside this issue:
- Telemedicine services: Distant vs. Originating site
- Modifier 25 Do’s and Don’ts
- Place of Service must match hospital
- Are you MA contracting?
- Don’t submit medical records on CD, USB drive
- EFT allows faster payment, less hassle
- Use 99455 for KDOT physicals only
- Formulary oxycodone switches to long-acting
- Pharmaceutical Formulary Update
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