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CareFirst Updates Healthcare Policy – Effective June 1, 2023
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield·Orthopedics, ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat), Podiatry +1 more·Provider News
Effective date
Jun 1, 2023
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
CareFirst updated five healthcare policies effective June 1, 2023, covering orthotic devices, prosthetics, bone-anchored hearing aids, foot care services, and balloon dilation of the eustachian tube. All updates include revised policy guidelines, provider guidelines, and require appropriate HCPCS, CPT, and ICD-10 coding for claims submission.
Action Required
By June 1, 2023: Billing team must review updated CareFirst policies for orthotic devices (1.03.001), prosthetics (1.04.001A), bone-anchored hearing aids (7.01.003), foot care services (7.01.018), and balloon dilation of the eustachian tube (7.01.135). Update billing procedures to ensure appropriate HCPCS, CPT, and ICD-10 codes are used for these services. Review full policy details on CareFirst provider portal for specific coding and documentation requirements.