Blue Review

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana
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Blue Review

For Providers

May 2025

 

MAY SPOTLIGHT

Reinforce Prenatal and Postpartum Care to Support Whole Health

We track quality measures related to our members’ care visits and depression screening during and after pregnancy. Review tips to close gaps in care.

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CLAIMS AND ELIGIBILITY

Take Note of Prior Authorization Changes for Commercial and Government Programs

Effective July 1, 2025, prior authorization requirements for certain commercial and government plans are changing to reflect new, replaced or removed codes.

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EDUCATION

Explore Learning Opportunities

We offer free training for providers who participate in our networks. Sign up for sessions, including coding webinars that offer continuing education units.

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NETWORK PARTICIPATION

Payment Error Rate Measurement Program Identifies Common Medicaid Claims Errors

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ PERM program measures improper payments for Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program to produce national error rates. See common errors identified by the program.

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PHARMACY

Pharmacy Program Quarterly Update – Part 2

Changes were made to our drug lists and utilization management program. Learn about these and other pharmacy program updates.

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STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS

Review Medical Policy Updates

Approved new or revised medical policies and their effective dates are usually posted on our website the first and 15th of each month. You can view all active and pending policies, as well as draft medical policies, and provide comments on draft policies. These policies may impact your reimbursement and your patients’ benefits.

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Stay Informed

Watch News and Updates and this newsletter for the latest information. If someone in your practice would like to receive Blue Review, share this link to subscribe.

Our provider website has information about training, online tools and other resources.

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Verify Your Directory Details Every 90 Days

Your directory information must be verified every 90 days. It’s easy and quick to get it done for all health plans in Availity Essentials leaving site icon, or you can use our Demographic Change Form. Learn more.

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Contact Us

Contact information for Network Representatives and other resources is on our website.

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