Ask Members to Complete a Depression Screening
AI Summary
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas is encouraging providers to screen members ages 12+ for depression using standardized tools and report results using informational-only procedure codes G8431 (positive screen with plan) or G8510 (negative screen). This supports a quality measure tracking depression screening and 30-day follow-up care.
Action Required
Immediately: Providers should begin using age-appropriate depression screening tools (PHQ-9 or PHQ-2) for members 12+ without existing depression/bipolar diagnoses. Billing team must ensure reporting of screening results using G8431 (positive screen with follow-up plan) or G8510 (negative screen) alongside standard visit codes - these are for informational purposes only, not reimbursement. Update encounter forms to remind providers of screening requirement.
Affected Billing Codes
Plan Types
All Plans
States
TX
Specialties
family-medicine, internal-medicine, general-practice, pediatrics