Blue Review

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana
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Blue Review

For Providers

September 2026

 

SEPTEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Look for Your Medicare Advantage Access and Availability Survey

This brief biannual survey on appointment wait times supports network accessibility for our members. If you’re selected to participate, we’ll email you the survey this month.

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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Consider Behavioral Health Evaluations During Hospital Stays

To help improve health outcomes for members receiving inpatient care, we encourage hospital staff and attending providers to consider behavioral health evaluations and follow‑up care coordination when appropriate.

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CLAIMS AND ELIGIBILITY

Take Note of New Reconsideration Filing Limit for Commercial NICU Claims With Ineligible Reason Code of CR1

Beginning Nov. 2, 2026, submit reconsideration requests for commercial neonatal intensive care unit claims assigned a CR1 code within 180 days from the claim finalization date.

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New Claim Editing Rules To Be Implemented

On or after Dec. 1, 2026, we’ll update the Lyric software database to better align provider coding with industry standards. See what’s changing.

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CLINICAL RESOURCES

Discuss Flu Shots and Other Vaccines With Members

With flu season approaching, we encourage you to talk with our members about vaccines that can reduce the risk of illnesses and potentially serious outcomes.

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EDUCATION

Explore Learning Opportunities

We offer free training for providers who participate in our networks. View and sign up for sessions, including a webinar on perinatal mental health.

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NETWORK PARTICIPATION

View PEAQSM Provider Performance Insights Reports

PPI reports for the Provider Efficiency, Appropriateness, & QualitySM program are ready for eligible providers to access online.

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Verify Your Directory Information Every 90 Days

Our members and other providers rely on our provider directory for accurate information about your practice. Contracted providers’ directory data must be verified at least every 90 days, even if it hasn’t changed.

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PHARMACY

Review Pharmacy Program Quarterly Updates – Part 1

We’ve made changes to our drug lists and utilization management program. Learn about these and other pharmacy program updates.

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STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS

Learn About Updates to Reimbursement Policies

We regularly add and modify reimbursement policies, formerly known as coding and compensation policies, as part of our ongoing policy review. See which policies were updated.

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Review Active and Pending Medical Policies

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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Contact Us

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

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