Anthem BCBSMedium ImpactReimbursement

[New York] Reimbursement policy update: Preventive Medicine and Sick Visits on the Same Day

Published May 29, 2026

AI Summary

Anthem has updated their reimbursement policy for billing preventive medicine visits and sick visits when they occur on the same day. This policy change affects how providers can bill and get reimbursed for these combined encounters.

Action Required

Immediately: Review the full policy details at the provided URL to understand specific billing requirements for same-day preventive and sick visits. Update billing procedures and staff training on proper coding and documentation requirements for combined encounters. Verify reimbursement rules in billing system.

Plan Types

Commercial

States

NY

Specialties

family-medicine, internal-medicine, general-practice, pediatrics