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Encourage Pediatric Well-Child Visits and Immunizations

Published May 28, 2026Effective May 27, 2026

AI Summary

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas is emphasizing the importance of pediatric well-child visits and immunizations by tracking specific HEDIS quality measures. This policy provides guidance on documentation requirements and visit schedules but does not introduce new billing requirements or code changes.

Action Required

Review documentation practices to ensure well-child visits include required elements (date, health history, developmental history, physical exam, measurements, health education) and immunization records include specific vaccines given with dates rather than generic 'up-to-date' statements. Access Quality Care 2026 booklet in Availity Essentials for detailed HEDIS documentation and coding guidance.

Plan Types

All Plans

States

TX

Specialties

pediatrics, family-medicine, general-practice

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