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Network News - 1st Quarter 2021
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana·LA·Provider News
Effective date
Jan 1, 2021
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana added numerous new HCPCS, CPT, and diagnostic codes to their system effective January 1, 2021, expanding coverage for facility drugs, outpatient procedures, and diagnostic services. The policy also provides E&M coding examples and updates credentialing processes.
Action Required
Billing team should verify that billing system can process the newly added HCPCS and CPT codes effective January 1, 2021. Access supplemental drug reimbursement listings in iLinkBlue under the Payments section. Review E&M coding examples for proper documentation of levels 99212, 99213, and 99214. Update credentialing processes to follow new DocuSign requirements and contact information protocols.