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Assess Childhood and Adolescent Weight and Nutrition and Activity Counseling
BCBS Illinois·IL · Pediatrics, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine +1 more·General
Effective date
May 18, 2026
We identified it
Jun 16, 2026
Summary
BCBS Illinois requires providers to document BMI percentile, nutrition counseling, and physical activity counseling for children ages 3-17 during well-child and sick visits for NCQA quality measure compliance. This affects documentation requirements but not billing codes or reimbursement.
Action Required
By May 18, 2026: Providers must ensure documentation includes BMI percentile (as percent value or plotted on growth chart), nutrition counseling discussion, and physical activity counseling for all patients ages 3-17 during well-child and sick visits. Update EMR templates to include required elements and turn on BMI percentile calculator. Front desk staff should remind providers of documentation requirements during pediatric visits.