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Clinical Payment and Coding Policy Updates
BCBS Texas·TX · OB-GYN, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine +1 more·Medical Policy
Effective date
Apr 24, 2026
We identified it
Jun 13, 2026
Summary
Four clinical payment and coding policies have been updated by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, affecting prenatal screening, tuberculosis testing, pathogen panel testing, and prescription/illicit drug testing. These updates will take effect on April 24, 2026.
Action Required
By April 24, 2026: Review and implement updated clinical payment and coding policies for four laboratory testing areas. Billing team should access the specific policy documents (CPCPLAB014, CPCPLAB027, CPCPLAB045, CPCPLAB070) to understand exact coding and billing changes. Update billing software, encounter forms, and staff training materials based on the detailed policy requirements for each testing category.