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Access Resource on 2026 Quality Measures in Availity® Essentials
BCBS Illinois·IL·General
Effective date
Mar 11, 2026
We identified it
Jun 16, 2026
Summary
BCBS Illinois has released a new 2026 Quality Measures resource in Availity Essentials containing CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 codes for HEDIS measures across multiple clinical areas including diabetes care, cancer screening, immunizations, and behavioral health. This resource helps providers identify and close care gaps for better quality reporting and reimbursement.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team and providers should log into Availity Essentials, navigate to Payer Spaces, and download the Quality Care 2026 resource from the Resources section under Quality Improvement. Review the CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 codes for HEDIS measures relevant to your practice specialties to ensure accurate coding for quality reporting and care gap closure.