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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana·LA · Cardiology·Provider News
Effective date
Jan 1, 2019
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana is implementing a new prior authorization requirement for non-emergent cardiology services performed in office or outpatient settings, administered by AIM Specialty Health. This affects stress echocardiography, resting/transesophageal echocardiography, arterial ultrasound, coronary angiography, and percutaneous coronary interventions.
Action Required
Before January 1, 2019: Billing team must update workflows to require prior authorization for all non-emergent cardiology services (stress echo, resting/transesophageal echo, arterial ultrasound, coronary angiography, PCIs) performed in office/outpatient settings. Use AIM ProviderPortal through iLinkBlue or call 1-866-455-8416 for authorization requests. Always verify member benefits before rendering services. Claims without prior authorization will be denied for dates of service January 1, 2019 and after.