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Medical Policy Update February 11, 2026
Blue Cross NC·NC · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, OB-GYN +4 more·Medical Policy
Effective date
Feb 11, 2026
We identified it
Jun 16, 2026
Summary
Blue Cross NC updated multiple medical policies effective February 11, 2026, including changes to coverage criteria for STI testing, diabetes testing code additions, cervical cancer screening restrictions, and vaginitis testing limits. Several CPT codes were removed from covered services while new codes were added for specific conditions.
Action Required
By February 11, 2026: Billing team must update billing software to remove deleted CPT codes (87040, 0551U, 81376, 81377, 81382, 81383, 0500T, 87661, 87631, and others listed) and add new covered codes (82947, 0068U, 87494, 87800, 0483U). Update encounter forms to reflect new coverage restrictions for STI testing, cervical cancer screening, and vaginitis testing. Implement billing limit of one NAAT panel test every seven days for vaginitis testing. Claims using deleted codes will be denied.