CommercialBilling CodesMedium impact
Medical Policy Update for May 30, 2023
Blue Cross NC·NC · Infectious Disease, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine +5 more·Medical Policy
Effective date
May 30, 2023
We identified it
Jun 16, 2026
Summary
Blue Cross NC updated 26 medical policies on May 30, 2023, including coverage changes for HIV testing (new combined policy with additional billing codes), STI diagnostic testing (expanded coverage for under-18 screening), and clarifications to hepatic chemoembolization criteria. Multiple policies had references updated and descriptions clarified without coverage changes.
Action Required
By June 15, 2023: Billing team must update system with new HIV testing codes (86689, 86701, 86702, 86703, 87389, 87390, 87391, 87534, 87535, 87537, 87538, 87806, 87900, 0219U, G0432, G0433, G0435, G0475, S3645) and STI testing codes (87660, 87661, 87808). Update encounter forms to reflect expanded STI screening coverage for sexually active patients under 18. Note that HIV policies were combined into single 'Human Immunodeficiency Virus' policy M2116.