Documents & Forms
For your convenience, we've put these commonly used documents together in one place. You'll also find news and updates for all lines of business. Start by choosing your patient's network listed below.
- Commercial
- Medicare Advantage
- Medicare with Medicaid (BlueCare PlusSM)
- Medicaid (BlueCare)
- TennCareSelect
- CoverKids
- BlueCare CHOICES
- SelectCommunity
- BlueCard
- Dental
- Behavioral Health
- Current Lab Testing Policies
- Enrollment
- Technical Support
- News & Updates
Commercial
These manuals are your source for important information about our policies and procedures.
Forms and information to help you request prior authorization or file an appeal.
- Provider Dispute Resolution Procedure
- Provider Reconsideration Form
- Provider Appeal Form (Claim Reconsideration Appeal)
- Utilization Management Appeal Form
- Air Ambulance Fax Form
- Bariatric Surgery Authorization Request Form
- Care Management Contact Information
- Cite Guideline Quick Reference Guide
- Commercial Hospice Service Request Form
- Commercial Long Term Acute Care Hospitalization Request Form
- Commercial Lab Sleep Study Form
- Commercial Lab Sleep Studies Program CPT List
- Commercial/FEP Transplant Request Form
- Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Authorization Request
- Complex Rehab Tech (CRT) DME Authorization Request
- Federal Employee Program and Postal Prior Approval List
- Federal Employee Gender Affirming Surgery Prior Approval Request Form
- Federal Employee Predetermination / Prior Approval Form
- Federal Employee Program Hearing Aid Prior Approval Request Form
- Federal Employee Program Provider-Administered Medication Authorization Form
- Gender Reassignment Surgery Pre-certification Request Form
- Genetic Testing Authorization Request (Effective 9/1/24)
- High Tech Imaging Authorization CPT Codes
- High Tech Imaging Authorization Request (Effective 9/1/24)
- High-Tech Imaging Prior Authorization Workflow
- Home Health Services Request
- Medical Policy Appeals Process
- Musculoskeletal Epidural Steroid Injection Request (Vendor: Turning Point)
- Musculoskeletal Facet Joint Injection Request (Vendor: Turning Point)
- Musculoskeletal Joint and Spine Authorization Request (Vendor: Turning Point)
- Musculoskeletal Neurotomy Request (Vendor: Turning Point)
- Musculoskeletal Procedure/Pain Management Codes
- Predetermination Request
- Prior Authorization List
- Prior Authorization Start & Term Dates
- Provider-Administered Medication Authorization
- Provider Attestation for Abortion Services
- Provider Attestation Form for Gender-Affirming Services
- Radiation Oncology Authorization Request (Effective 9/1/24)
- Radiation Oncology Therapy CPT Codes
- Services Authorization Fax Form
- Skilled Nursing Facility/Inpatient Rehabilitation Authorization Request
Appeals
Authorizations
Forms and information about behavioral health services for your patients
- Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Therapy Services Request Form
- Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Initiation and Continuation Request Form
- Buprenorphine Medication Assisted Treatment (BMAT) Program Description
- Clinical Discharge Form
- FEP Applied Behavioral Analysis FAQs
- ICD-10 Information Update (July 2015)
- Psychiatric Clinical Service Authorization Request Form
- Psychological Testing Authorization Request Form
- Substance Abuse Clinical Service Authorization Request Form
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Pre-Authorization Request Form
Forms and information about pharmacy services and prescriptions for your patients.
- 2024 BlueCross Preventive Medication List
- 2025 BlueCross Preventive Medication List
- 2024 Essential Medication List (Formulary)
- 2025 Essential Medication List (Formulary)
- 2025 What's Changing Document: Essential Medication List (Formulary)
- 2024 Essential Plus Medication List (Formulary)
- 2025 Essential Plus Medication List (Formulary)
- 2025 What's Changing Document: Essential Plus Medication List (Formulary)
- 2024 Preferred Medication List (Formulary)
- 2025 Preferred Medication List (Formulary)
- 2025 What's Changing Document: Preferred Medication List (Formulary)
- Affordable Care Act (ACA) $0 Copay Preventive List
- Controlled Substance Prescribing
- Stimulant Prescribing Guidelines
- Immunizing Pharmacist Vaccine Code List
- Medical Exclusions Medication List
- Medication Review Request Fax Cover
- Opioid Criteria
- OTC Savings Program
- Prescription Exception Request Form
- Prescription Mail Service Order Form
- Prior Authorization Criteria
- Upcoming Prior Authorization Changes
- Provider Administered Specialty Medication List (Updated: 11/1/2024)
- Provider-Administered Medication Authorization
- Provider Administered Specialty Medication Step Therapy Guide
- Provider Advanced Specialty Benefit Management Exception Request Form
- Specialty Pharmacy Network List
Information to help you maximize your performance in our quality programs.
- Antibiotic Stewardship Toolkit
- Episodes of Care Quick Reference Guide
- Episode of Care Risk Adjustment Methodology
- Guide to Reading Your Episode of Care Report
- Low Back Pain Coding Tool
- Low Back Pain Provider Toolkit
- Quality Care Measures & Comprehensive Program Information Guide
- THCII State Employee Health Plan and Fully Insured Program Guide
- THCII State Employee Health Plan and Fully Insured - FAQs
Medicare Advantage
Forms and information to help you request prior authorization or file an appeal.
- Provider Dispute Resolution Procedure
- Provider Reconsideration Form
- Provider Appeal Form (Claim Reconsideration Appeal)
- Utilization Management Appeal Form
- Administered Part-B Specialty Drug List
- Care Management Contact Information
- Cite Guideline Quick Reference Guide
- Claim Status Check Form
- CMS Inpatient Only List
- Detailed Notice of Discharge
- Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Authorization Request Form
- High Tech Imaging Codes Requiring Authorization
- High Tech Imaging C Code Crosswalk Reference Guide
- Hospital Services Review Process and FAQs
- Home Health Outpatient Therapies Service Request Form
- Inpatient/Outpatient Service Request Form
- Master Prior Authorization List
- Master Prior Authorization List Code Removals
- Medicare Home Health Face-to-Face Encounter
- Medical Policy Appeals Process
- MSK Injection Authorization Request Form
- Notice of Medicare Non Coverage
- PPO FAQs
- PPO fax cover sheet
- Predetermination Authorization Request Form
- Provider Reference Guide / Prior Authorization List
- Skilled Nursing Facility/Inpatient Rehabilitation Authorization Request
- Waiver of Liability Statement
Appeals
Authorizations
Forms and information about behavioral health services for your patients.
Forms and information about pharmacy services and prescriptions for your patients.
- 2025 Medicare Advantage (BlueAdvantage) Medication List (Formulary)
- 2025 Medicare Advantage (BlueAdvantage Extra) Medication List (Formulary)
- 2024 Medicare Advantage (BlueAdvantage) Medication List (Formulary)
- 2024 Medicare Advantage (BlueAdvantage Extra) Medication List (Formulary)
- 2025 Medicare Part D Prior Authorization Criteria (Updated: 10/22/2024)
- 2024 Medicare Part D Prior Authorization Criteria
- Medicare Part B Prior Authorization Criteria
- Controlled Substance Prescribing
- Immunizing Pharmacist Vaccine Code List
- 2024 Part B Step Therapy Reference Guide (Updated: 5/1/2024)
- Part D - Prescription Hierarchical Condition Categories (RxHCC)
- Prescription Mail Service Order Form
- Provider Administered Specialty Medication List (Updated: 11/1/2024)
- Provider-Administered Medication Authorization Form
- Prescription Mail Service Order Form
Information to help you maximize your performance in our quality programs.
- 4 STAR and Above Providers
- Cognitive Assessment Tool
- Diabetes Prevention Program
- Dementia Risk Adjustment Documentation
- Depression Screening Tool
- Differences Between Statin Star Measures
- Fall Risk Assessment Tool
- Guide to Advanced Illness and Frailty Exclusions
- PCP Change Form
- Physician Now FAQs
- Quality+ Partnerships Program Guide
- Quality+ Partnership Program Measures
- Risk Adjustment Program
Medicare with Medicaid (BlueCare PlusSM)
Forms and information to help you request prior authorization or file an appeal.
- Provider Dispute Resolution Procedure
- Provider Reconsideration Form
- Provider Appeal Form (Claim Reconsideration Appeal)
- Advance Determination Decision
- Advance Determination Request
- Appeals Process Map
- BlueCare Plus Health Food Provider Attestation Form
- Care Management Contact Information
- Certificate of Medical Necessity for Abortion Form
- Cite Guideline Quick Reference Guide
- Cite Guideline Transparency
- Consent for Sterilization Form
- Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Intake Fax Form
- High Tech Imaging C Code Crosswalk Reference Guide
- High Tech Imaging Codes Requiring Authorization
- Home Health Missed Visit Form
- Initial Member/Caregiver Training Checklist
- Inpatient/Outpatient Services Request Form
- Instructions for completing Certificate of Medical Necessity for Abortion
- Instructions for completing Consent for Sterilization Form
- Medical Policy Appeals Process
- Medicare Advantage Provider- Administered Part-B Specialty Drug List
- MSK Procedure/Pain Management Codes
- Potential Cosmetic Investigational or Non Covered Procedure Code List
- Private Duty Nursing/Home Health Plan of Care
- Private Duty Nursing Home Plan of Care Agreement
- Provider Helpful Guide
- Recertification Member/Caregiver Training Checklist
- Skilled Nursing Facility Rehab Form
- Skilled Nursing Facility/Inpatient Rehabilitation Authorization Request
- Waiver of Liability Statement
Appeals
Authorizations
Forms and information about pharmacy services and prescriptions for your patients.
- 2025 Medicare with Medicaid (BlueCare Plus) Medication List (Formulary)
- 2024 Medicare with Medicaid (BlueCare Plus) Medication List (Formulary)
- 2025 Medicare Part D Prior Authorization Criteria (Updated: 10/22/2024)
- 2024 Medicare Part D Prior Authorization Criteria
- Medicare Part B Prior Authorization Criteria
- Provider-Administered Specialty Medication List (Updated: 11/1/2024)
- Provider-Administered Medication Authorization Form
- Controlled Substance Prescribing
- 2024 Part B Step Therapy Reference Guide (Updated: 5/1/2024)
Information to help you maximize your performance in our quality programs.
Medicaid (BlueCare)
TennCareSelect
CoverKids
BlueCare CHOICES
SelectCommunity
BlueCard
Information about benefits for your patients covered by the BlueCard program.
Dental
These documents contain information about your benefits, network and coverage.
- 2020 Dental Overview for Guidewell
- Acknowledgement of Financial Responsibility for the Cost of Dental Services
- Dental Claim Form
- Dental Claim Form Instructions
- Dental GRID Provider Information
- Dental Office Implementation Guide
- Individual Dental Coverage Policy Prior 2017 and After
- Individual Dental Coverage Policy Prior to 2017
- National Dental GRID Network
Behavioral Health
These documents contain information about your benefits, network and coverage.
- Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Therapy Services Request Form
- Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Initiation and Continuation Request Form
- American Academy of Pediatrics Trauma Toolbox for Primary Care
- Psychiatric Clinical Service Authorization Request Form
- Psychological Testing Authorization Form (Commercial)
- Behavioral Health Adverse Occurrence Report Form
- Behavioral Health Levels of Care Program Descriptions
- Commercial Psychiatric Clinical Service Authorization Request Form
- Commercial Substance Abuse Clinical Service Authorization Request Form
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Pre-Authorization Request Form
- Clinical Discharge Form
- Applied Behavior Analysis FAQs
- Frequently Asked Questions
Current Lab Testing Policies
- B-Hemolytic Streptococcus Testing - G2159
- Biochemical Markers of Alzheimer Disease and Dementia - G2048
- Biomarkers for Myocardial Infarction and Chronic Heart Failure - G2150
- Bone Turnover Markers Testing - G2051
- Celiac Disease Testing - G2043
- Cervical Cancer Screening - G2002
- Diagnostic Testing of Common Sexually Transmitted Infections - G2157
- Diagnostic Testing of Influenza - G2119
- Epithelial Cell Cytology in Breast Cancer Risk Assessment - G2059
- Fecal Analysis in the Diagnosis of Intestinal Dysbiosis and Fecal Microbiota Transplant Testing - G2060
- Fecal Calprotectin Testing - G2061
- Hepatitis Testing - G2036
- Immune Cell Function Assay - G2098
- Immunopharmacologic Monitoring of Therapeutic Serum Antibodies - G2105
- In Vitro Chemoresistance and Chemosensitivity Assays - G2100
- Laboratory Testing for the Diagnosis of Inflammatory Bowel Disease - G2121
- Measurement of Thromboxane Metabolites for ASA Resistance - G2107
- Metabolite Markers for Thiopurines Testing - G2115
- Nerve Fiber Density Testing - M2112
- Prostate Biopsy Specimen Analysis - G2007
- Serum Biomarker Testing for Multiple Sclerosis and Related Neurologic Diseases - G2123
- Serum Testing for Hepatic Fibrosis in the Evaluation and Monitoring of Chronic Liver Disease - G2110
- Testing for Diagnosis of Active or Latent Tuberculosis - G2063
- Allergen Testing – G2031
- B-Hemolytic Streptococcus Testing - G2159
- Biochemical Markers of Alzheimer Disease and Dementia - G2048
- Biomarker Testing for Autoimmune Rheumatic Disease - G2022
- Biomarkers for Myocardial Infarction and Chronic Heart Failure - G2150
- Bone Turnover Markers Testing - G2051
- Cardiovascular Disease Risk Assesment - G2050
- Celiac Disease Testing - G2043
- Cervical Cancer Screening - G2002
- Coronavirus Testing in the Outpatient Setting - G2174
- Diabetes Mellitus Testing - G2006
- Diagnosis of Idiopathic Environmental Intolerance - G2056
- Diagnosis of Vaginitis including Multi-target PCR Testing - M2057
- Diagnostic Testing of Common Sexually Transmitted Infections - G2157
- Diagnostic Testing of Influenza - G2119
- Diagnostic Testing of Iron Homeostasis Metabolism - G2011
- Epithelial Cell Cytology in Breast Cancer Risk Assessment - G2059
- Evaluation of Dry Eyes Testing - G2138
- Fecal Analysis in the Diagnosis of Intestinal Dysbiosis and Fecal Microbiota Transplant Testing - G2060
- Fecal Calprotectin Testing - G2061
- Flow Cytometry - F2019
- Folate Testing - G2154
- Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase - G2173
- General Inflammation Testing - G2155
- Helicobacter Pylori Testing - G2044
- Hepatitis C Testing - G2036
- HIV Genotyping and Phenotyping - M2093
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) - M2116
- Identification of Microorganisms Using Nucleic Acid Probes - M2097
- Immune Cell Function Assay - G2098
- Immunohistochemistry - P2018
- Immunopharmacologic Monitoring of Therapeutic Serum Antibodies - G2105
- In Vitro Chemoresistance and Chemosensitivity Assays - G2100
- Intracellular Micronutrient Analysis - G2099
- Laboratory Testing for the Diagnosis of Inflammatory Bowel Disease - G2121
- Lyme Disease Testing - G2143
- Measurement of Thromboxane Metabolites for ASA Resistance - G2107
- Metabolite Markers for Thiopurines Testing - G2115
- Nerve Fiber Density Testing - M2112
- Onychomycosis Testing - M2172
- Oral Cancer Screening and Testing - G2113
- Pancreatic Enzyme Testing for Acute Pancreatitis - G2153
- Parathyroid Hormone Phosphorus Calcium and Magnesium Testing - G2164
- Pathogen Panel Testing - G2149
- Pediatric Preventive Screening - G2042
- Prenatal Screening-Nongenetic - G2035
- Prescription Meds and Illicit Drug Testing in the Outpatient Setting - T2015
- Prostate Biopsies - G2007
- Salivary Hormone Testing - G2120
- Serum Biomarker Testing for Multiple Sclerosis and Related Neurologic Diseases - G2123
- Serum Testing for Hepatic Fibrosis in the Evaluation and Monitoring of Chronic Liver Disease
- Serum Tumor Markers for Malignancies - G2124
- Testing For Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency - M2068
- Testing for Diagnosis of Active or Latent Tuberculosis - G2063
- Testing for Vector-borne Infections - G2158
- Testosterone Testing - G2013
- Thyroid Disease Testing - G2045
- Urinary Tumor Markers for Bladder Cancer - G2125
- Urine Culture Testing for Bacteria - G2156
- Venous and Arterial Thrombosis Risk Testing - M2041
- Vitamin B12 Methylmalonic Acid Testing - G2014
- Vitamin D Testing - G2005
- Allergen Testing
- ANA/ENA Testing
- B-Hemolytic Streptococcus Testing
- Biochemical Markers of Alzheimer Disease and Dementia
- Bone Turnover Markers Testing
- Cardiac Biomarkers for Myocardial Infarction
- Cardiovascular Disease Risk Assessment
- Celiac Disease Testing
- Cervical Cancer Screening
- Coronavirus Testing in the Outpatient Setting
- Diagnosis of Idiopathic Environmental Intolerance
- Diagnosis of Vaginitis including Multi-target PCR Testing
- Diagnostic Testing of Common Sexually Transmitted Infections
- Diagnostic Testing of Influenza
- Diagnostic Testing of Iron Homeostasis Metabolism
- Epithelial Cell Cytology in Breast Cancer Risk Assessment
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Evaluation of Dry Eyes Testing
- Fecal Analysis in the Diagnosis of Intestinal Dysbiosis and Fecal Microbiota Transplant Testing
- Fecal Calprotectin Testing in Adults
- Flow Cytometry
- Folate Testing
- Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase
- General Inflammation Testing
- Genetic Testing for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
- Helicobacter Pylori Testing
- Hemoglobin A1c
- Hepatitis C
- HIV Genotyping and Phenotyping
- Identification of Microorganisms Using Nucleic Acid Probes
- Immune Cell Function Assay
- Immunohistochemistry
- Immunopharmacologic Monitoring of Therapeutic Serum Antibodies
- In Vitro Chemoresistance and Chemosensitivity Assays
- Intracellular Micronutrient Analysis
- Laboratory Testing for the Diagnosis of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Lyme Disease
- Measurement of Thromboxane Metabolites for ASA Resistance
- Metabolite Markers of Thiopurines Testing
- Nerve Fiber Density Testing
- Onychomycosis Testing
- Oral Screening Lesion Identification Systems and Genetic Screening
- Pancreatic Enzyme Testing for Acute Pancreatitis
- Parathyroid Hormone Phosphorus Calcium and Magnesium Testing
- Pathogen Panel Testing
- Pediatric Preventive Screening
- Plasma HIV-1 and HIV-2 RNA Quantification for HIV Infection
- Prenatal Screening-Nongenetic
- Prescription Medication and Illicit Drug Testing in Outpatient Setting
- Prostate Biopsies
- Salivary Hormone Testing
- Serum Biomarker Testing for Multiple Sclerosis and Related Neurologic Diseases
- Serum Testing for Hepatic Fibrosis in the Evaluation and Monitoring of Chronic Liver Disease
- Serum Tumor Markers for Malignancies
- ST2 Assay for Chronic Heart Failure
- Testing For Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
- Testing for Diagnosis of Active or Latent Tuberculosis
- Testing for Mosquito or Tick Related Infections
- Testosterone Testing
- Thyroid Disease Testing
- Urinary Tumor Markers for Bladder Cancer
- Urine Culture Testing for Bacteria
- Venous and Arterial Thrombosis Risk Testing
- Vetra DA Blood Test for Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Vitamin B12 Methylmalonic Acid Testing
- Vitamin D Testing
- Zika Virus Risk Assessment
Enrollment
These documents contain information about your benefits, network and coverage.
- Behavioral Health Professional Services Information
- CAQH ProView®
- CAQH ProView - Frequently Asked Questions
- CAQH Proview News
- CAQH ProView Practice Manager Quick Reference Guide
- CAQH ProView Practice Manager User Guide
- CAQH ProView Provider Quick Reference Guide
- CAQH ProView Provider User Guide
- CHOICES Enrollment Form
- Facility Admitting Practitioner Form
- Medical Management Corrective Action Program
- Out Of Network Provider Form
- Pain Management Form for Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
- Professional Provider Associated Professional Listing
- Provider Enrollment Updates and Changes Track a Request Guide
- Provider Change Form
- Supervising Physician Form for Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Technical Support
These documents contain information about your benefits, network and coverage.
- 270 Companion Guide
- 276 Companion Guide
- 835 Companion Guide
- Dental Edits
- eBusiness Marketing Team Regional Map
- eBusiness User Guide
- EDI Corrected Claims Guidelines
- Electronic Claims Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Electronic Provider Profile Form
- Electronic Secondary Claim Guidelines
- Electronic Vendor Profile Form
- Institutional Edits
- Medicaid Reclamation New Carrier Form
- Medicaid Subrogation / Managed Care Organization / Medicaid Agencies Change Form
- NPI Line Level Adjudication Changes
- Professional Edits
- PWK Fax Cover Sheet
- Secure File Gateway Instructions (HTTPS)
- Secure File Gateway (SFG) Request For Access Form
- Supplemental BlueCare/TennCareSelect Edits
- Supplemental EDI Information
News and Updates
Details about new programs and changes to our procedures and guidelines.
The latest edition and archives of our monthly provider newsletter.
2024 BlueAlert Newsletter
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- BlueAlert Addendum: September 2024
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These documents contain information about upcoming code edits.
- Code Editing for Facility High Level Emergency Room Services (July 1, 2024)
- Office and Outpatient Evaluation and Management Visit Complexity Add-on Payment Code G2211 (Effective Jan. 1, 2024)
- Ophthalmology Policies (Effective June 15, 2022)
- Gynecologic Screening Services with Preventive Medicine Visits (Effective Nov. 1, 2021)
- Revised E&M Codes for Commercial Claims (Jan. 1, 2021)
- Durable Medical Equipment and Supplies Policies (Effective June 1, 2021)
- Ophthalmology Policies (Effective June 1, 2021)
- Maximum Units (MUE) Edits Policy (Effective June 1, 2021)
- High-Level Emergency Room Evaluation and Management Services (Effective July 1, 2021)
- Insertion of Intrauterine Devices (Effective 9/17/20)
- Notice to Facilities Billing Outpatient Services (Effective 7/13/20)
- Correct Modifier Reporting and Editing (Effective 4/30/20)
- Editing for Procedure/ Revenue Code conflict (Effective 2/1/20)
- Diagnosis Code Guideline Policy - ICD-10-CM Sequela (7th character "S") Codes (Effective 2/1/20)
- Place of Service Policy - Mutually Exclusive Places of Service (Effective 2/1/20) Radiation Oncology Policy (Effective 2/1/20)
- Diagnosis-Age Policy - Diagnosis-Age Consistency (Effective 12/17/19)
- Place of Service Policy - Evaluation and Management Place of Service Restrictions - Part 2 (Effective 12/17/19)
- Evaluation and Management Services Policy - Consultation with Annual Exam or Screening Diagnoses (Effective 12/17/19)
- Bundled Services Policy - Bundled Services Billed on the Same Day as Other Payable Services (Effective 12/17/19)
- Evaluation and Management Services - Outpatient Consultations (Effective 12/1/19)
- Genetic Testing - Molecular Pathology Testing for Lynch Syndrome (Effective 12/1/19)
- Evaluation and Management - Transitional Care Management (TCM) Services (Effective 12/1/19)
- Inappropriate Age for Procedure (Effective 10/1/19)
- Pneumococcal Vaccine Frequency (Effective 10/1/19)
- Diagnosis Code Guideline Policies (Effective 10/1/19)
- Professional Services Billed on CMS 1500 Form (Effective 7/1/19)
- Evaluation and Management Services (Effective 7/1/19)
- Secondary Diagnosis Coding (Effective 7/1/19)
- Appropriate Use of Manifestation Codes Overview (Effective 5/1/19)
Bundling Rationale (Claims filed before Aug. 25, 2017)
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee uses a clinical editing database.
The clinical editing rationale supporting this database is provided here to assist you in understanding the
rationale behind certain code pairs in the database.
Code pairs reported here are updated quarterly based on the following schedule.
Date Data Effective for Source | Date Change Is Applied by BCBST |
January 1 | April 1 |
April 1 | July 1 |
July 1 | October 1 |
October 1 | January 1 |
These updates will be published on BCBST.com at least 30 days prior to the effective date of any additions, deletions or changes.
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- Summary of Changes for 2nd Quarter
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- 60000-69999
- 70000-79999
- 80000-89999
- 90000-99999
- HCPCS
- 00000-09999
- 10000-19999
- 20000-29999
- 30000-39999
- 40000-49999
- 50000-59999
- 60000-69999
- 70000-79999
- 80000-89999
- 90000-99999
- HCPCS
- 00000-09999
- 10000-19999
- 20000-29999
- 30000-39999
- 40000-49999
- 50000-59999
- 60000-69999
- 70000-79999
- 80000-89999
- 90000-99999
- HCPCS
- 00000-09999
- 10000-19999
- 20000-29999
- 30000-39999
- 40000-49999
- 50000-59999
- 60000-69999
- 70000-79999
- 80000-89999
- 90000-99999
- HCPCS
- Summary of Changes for 4th Quarter
- Summary of Changes for 3rd Quarter
- Summary of Changes for 2nd Quarter
- Summary of Changes for 1st Quarter
- 00000-09999
- 10000-19999
- 20000-29999
- 30000-39999
- 40000-49999
- 50000-59999
- 60000-69999
- 70000-79999
- 80000-89999
- 90000-99999
- HCPCS
- 00000-09999
- 10000-19999
- 20000-29999
- 30000-39999
- 40000-49999
- 50000-59999
- 60000-69999
- 70000-79999
- 80000-89999
- 90000-99999
- HCPCS
- 00000-09999
- 10000-19999
- 20000-29999
- 30000-39999
- 40000-49999
- 50000-59999
- 60000-69999
- 70000-79999
- 80000-89999
- 90000-99999
- HCPCS
- 00000-09999
- 10000-19999
- 20000-29999
- 30000-39999
- 40000-49999
- 50000-59999
- 60000-69999
- 70000-79999
- 80000-89999
- 90000-99999
- HCPCS
- Summary of Changes for 4th Quarter
- Summary of Changes for 3rd Quarter
- Summary of Changes for 2nd Quarter
- Summary of Changes for 1st Quarter
- 00000-09999
- 10000-19999
- 20000-29999
- 30000-39999
- 40000-49999
- 50000-59999
- 60000-69999
- 70000-79999
- 80000-89999
- 90000-99999
- HCPCS
- 00000-09999
- 10000-19999
- 20000-29999
- 30000-39999
- 40000-49999
- 50000-59999
- 60000-69999
- 70000-79999
- 80000-89999
- 90000-99999
- HCPCS
- 00000-09999
- 10000-19999
- 20000-29999
- 30000-39999
- 40000-49999
- 50000-59999
- 60000-69999
- 70000-79999
- 80000-89999
- 90000-99999
- HCPCS
- 00000-09999
- 10000-19999
- 20000-29999
- 30000-39999
- 40000-49999
- 50000-59999
- 60000-69999
- 70000-79999
- 80000-89999
- 90000-99999
- HCPCS
- Summary of Changes for 4th Quarter
- Summary of Changes for 3rd Quarter
- Summary of Changes for 2nd Quarter
- Summary of Changes for 1st Quarter
- 00000-09999
- 10000-19999
- 20000-29999
- 30000-39999
- 40000-49999
- 50000-59999
- 60000-69999
- 70000-79999
- 80000-89999
- 90000-99999
- HCPCS
- 00000-09999
- 10000-19999
- 20000-29999
- 30000-39999
- 40000-49999
- 50000-59999
- 60000-69999
- 70000-79999
- 80000-89999
- 90000-99999
- HCPCS
- 00000-09999
- 10000-19999
- 20000-29999
- 30000-39999
- 40000-49999
- 50000-59999
- 60000-69999
- 70000-79999
- 80000-89999
- 90000-99999
- HCPCS
- 00000-09999
- 10000-19999
- 20000-29999
- 30000-39999
- 40000-49999
- 50000-59999
- 60000-69999
- 70000-79999
- 80000-89999
- 90000-99999
- HCPCS
- Summary of Changes for 1st Quarter
- Summary of Changes for 2nd Quarter
- Summary of Changes for 3rd Quarter
- Summary of Changes for 4th Quarter
- 00000-09999
- 10000-19999
- 20000-29999
- 30000-39999
- 40000-49999
- 50000-59999
- 60000-69999
- 70000-79999
- 80000-89999
- 90000-99999
- HCPCS
- 00000-09999
- 10000-19999
- 20000-29999
- 30000-39999
- 40000-49999
- 50000-59999
- 60000-69999
- 70000-79999
- 80000-89999
- 90000-99999
- HCPCS
- 00000-09999
- 10000-19999
- 20000-29999
- 30000-39999
- 40000-49999
- 50000-59999
- 60000-69999
- 70000-79999
- 80000-89999
- 90000-99999
- HCPCS
- 00000-09999
- 10000-19999
- 20000-29999
- 30000-39999
- 40000-49999
- 50000-59999
- 60000-69999
- 70000-79999
- 80000-89999
- 90000-99999
- HCPCS
- Summary of Changes for 1st Quarter
- Summary of Changes for 2nd Quarter
- Summary of Changes for 3rd Quarter
- Summary of Changes for 4th Quarter
- 00000-09999
- 10000-19999
- 20000-29999
- 30000-39999
- 40000-49999
- 50000-59999
- 60000-69999
- 70000-79999
- 80000-89999
- 90000-99999
- HCPCS
- 00000-09999
- 10000-19999
- 20000-29999
- 30000-39999
- 40000-49999
- 50000-59999
- 60000-69999
- 70000-79999
- 80000-89999
- 90000-99999
- HCPCS
- 00000-09999
- 10000-19999
- 20000-29999
- 30000-39999
- 40000-49999
- 50000-59999
- 60000-69999
- 70000-79999
- 80000-89999
- 90000-99999
- HCPCS
- 00000-09999
- 10000-19999
- 20000-29999
- 30000-39999
- 40000-49999
- 50000-59999
- 60000-69999
- 70000-79999
- 80000-89999
- 90000-99999
- HCPCS
- Summary of Changes for 1st Quarter
- Summary of Changes for 2nd Quarter
- Summary of Changes for 3rd Quarter
- Summary of Changes for 4th Quarter
- 00000-09999
- 10000-19999
- 20000-29999
- 30000-39999
- 40000-49999
- 50000-59999
- 60000-69999
- 70000-79999
- 80000-89999
- 90000-99999
- HCPCS
- 00000-09999
- 10000-19999
- 20000-29999
- 30000-39999
- 40000-49999
- 50000-59999
- 60000-69999
- 70000-79999
- 80000-89999
- 90000-99999
- HCPCS
- 00000-09999
- 10000-19999
- 20000-29999
- 30000-39999
- 40000-49999
- 50000-59999
- 60000-69999
- 70000-79999
- 80000-89999
- 90000-99999
- HCPCS
- 00000-09999
- 10000-19999
- 20000-29999
- 30000-39999
- 40000-49999
- 50000-59999
- 60000-69999
- 70000-79999
- 80000-89999
- 90000-99999
- HCPCS
Summary of Changes 2017
Code Bundling Rationale 2017 Q3
CPT® Codes
Code Bundling Rationale 2017 Q2
CPT® Codes
Code Bundling Rationale 2017 Q1
CPT® Codes
Summary of Changes 2016
Code Bundling Rationale 2016 Q4
CPT® Codes
Code Bundling Rationale 2016 Q3
CPT® Codes
Code Bundling Rationale 2016 Q2
CPT® Codes
Code Bundling Rationale 2016 Q1
CPT® Codes
Summary of Changes 2015
Code Bundling Rationale 2015 Q4
CPT® Codes
Code Bundling Rationale 2015 Q3
CPT® Codes
Code Bundling Rationale 2015 Q2
CPT® Codes
Code Bundling Rationale 2015 Q1
CPT® Codes
Summary of Changes 2014
Code Bundling Rationale 2014 Q4
CPT® Codes
Code Bundling Rationale 2014 Q3
CPT® Codes
Code Bundling Rationale 2014 Q2
CPT® Codes
Code Bundling Rationale 2014 Q1
CPT® Codes
Summary of Changes 2013
Code Bundling Rationale 2013 Q4
CPT® Codes
Code Bundling Rationale 2013 Q3
CPT® Codes
Code Bundling Rationale 2013 Q2
CPT® Codes
Code Bundling Rationale 2013 Q1
CPT® Codes
Summary of Changes 2012
Code Bundling Rationale 2012 Q4
CPT® Codes
Code Bundling Rationale 2012 Q3
CPT® Codes
Code Bundling Rationale 2012 Q2
CPT® Codes
Code Bundling Rationale 2012 Q1
CPT® Codes
Summary of Changes 2011
Code Bundling Rationale 2011 Q4
CPT® Codes
Code Bundling Rationale 2011 Q3
CPT® Codes
Code Bundling Rationale 2011 Q2
CPT® Codes
Code Bundling Rationale 2011 Q1
CPT® Codes
Summary of Changes 2010
Code Bundling Rationale 2010 Q4
CPT® Codes
Code Bundling Rationale 2010 Q3
CPT® Codes
Code Bundling Rationale 2010 Q2
CPT® Codes
Code Bundling Rationale 2010 Q1
CPT® Codes