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Screening Services and Procedures
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi·MS · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, OB-GYN +2 more·Medical Policy
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
BCBS Mississippi updated their screening services policy to only cover preventive services with USPSTF Grade A or B recommendations as medically necessary. The policy lists 21 specific covered screening services including mammograms, colonoscopies, cervical cancer screening, and various preventive medications, with detailed age and risk criteria for each.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must verify all preventive screening claims meet USPSTF Grade A or B recommendations before submission. Update prior authorization processes to confirm patient eligibility criteria (age, risk factors, frequency) match the 21 listed services. Train staff on new medical necessity requirements - services with Grade C, D, or I recommendations will be denied. Review existing preventive care protocols and update encounter forms to include USPSTF grade verification.