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Oxygen
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi·MS · Pulmonology, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine +2 more·Medical Policy
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
BCBS Mississippi has updated their oxygen therapy policy (L.1.01.403) defining medical necessity criteria for oxygen equipment and supplies. The policy establishes specific clinical requirements including arterial oxygen levels below 55-60 mmHg, O2 saturation less than 90%, or symptoms of oxygen deprivation, and requires physician prescription within 30 days with detailed specifications.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must ensure oxygen therapy claims include physician prescription within 30 days of documentation with specific diagnosis, oxygen concentration/flow rate, frequency of use, delivery method, and duration. Update encounter forms to capture required elements. Claims lacking complete prescription details may be denied as not medically necessary.