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Reimbursement Policy Updates

BCBS Illinois·IL·Reimbursement
Effective date
Apr 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 16, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

Multiple reimbursement policies have been updated including preventive services, telemedicine, surgical procedures, and modifier usage. The updates affect payment rules and methodologies for CPT codes and claims processing across six specific policy areas.

Action Required

Action needed
By April 1, 2026: Billing team must review all six updated reimbursement policies (RP006, RP033, RP009, RP013, RP014, RP015) on the RP page. Update billing software and procedures to align with new payment rules for preventive services, telemedicine, co-surgeon procedures, modifier 22 usage, global surgical packages, and multiple surgical procedures. Train staff on changes to ensure proper claims submission.