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Encourage Our Members To Complete a Depression Screening
BCBS Illinois·IL · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice +1 more·General
Effective date
Jun 16, 2026
We identified it
Jun 16, 2026
Summary
BCBSIL is encouraging providers to screen members ages 12 and older for depression using standardized tools like PHQ-9 or PHQ-2. Providers should report screening results using informational codes G8431 (positive screen with follow-up plan) or G8510 (negative screen) along with standard visit codes.
Action Required
By June 16, 2026: Primary care providers should implement depression screening for members 12+ using PHQ-9 or PHQ-2 tools. Billing team must ensure staff know to report screening results using G8431 for positive screens with follow-up plans or G8510 for negative screens alongside standard visit codes. These are informational codes only, not for reimbursement.