CommercialBilling CodesMedium impact
Medical Policy Update for November 29, 2022
Blue Cross NC·NC · Allergy & Immunology, Gastroenterology·Medical Policy
Effective date
Nov 29, 2022
We identified it
Jun 16, 2026
Summary
Blue Cross NC updated multiple medical policies on November 29, 2022, including changes to allergy testing (removed code 95071), investigational services (COVID-19 extensions through March 2023), and various endoscopy procedures. Most changes involved reference updates and clarifications without altering coverage statements.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must stop using CPT code 95071 for allergy skin and challenge testing as it has been removed from the covered billing codes. Update billing software to flag this code for Blue Cross NC claims. Review any pending claims with this code and resubmit with appropriate alternative codes if applicable.