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[Ohio] May 2026 Provider Newsletter
Anthem BCBS·Effective Jun 1, 2026
This is a comprehensive Ohio provider newsletter (May 2026) containing multiple policy updates across prior authorization requirements, billing code usage, clinical guidelines, and administrative procedures. Key changes include: modifier requirements for E&M services (effective July 1, 2026 for Medicare Advantage; August 1, 2026 for Commercial/Medicaid), JW/JZ modifier corrections for drug waste billing (June 1, 2026), prior authorization updates for multiple service lines through Carelon, and clinical policy updates effective May-October 2026. Several items note 'Material Amendments to Contract and/or Change to Prior Authorization Requirements' requiring immediate attention.