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Are You Submitting Inquiries and Appeals Correctly? Find Out In This Issue of BlueLink
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield·Provider News
Effective date
Mar 1, 2019
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
CareFirst has published a new BlueLink newsletter issue covering multiple billing topics including newly available CPT codes 99050 and 99051 for reimbursement effective March 1, proper inquiry vs. appeal submission procedures, and various policy updates for February.
Action Required
Immediately: Review the full BlueLink newsletter at carefirst.com/bluelink for complete details. Billing team should update systems to include CPT codes 99050 and 99051 as reimbursable effective March 1. Share newsletter content with all office staff and review proper procedures for submitting inquiries vs. appeals.