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Clinical Payment and Coding Policy Updates
BCBS Illinois·IL · Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine·Medical Policy
Effective date
Apr 24, 2026
We identified it
Jun 16, 2026
Summary
Three Clinical Payment and Coding Policies (CPCP) have been updated covering tuberculosis testing, pathogen panel testing, and prescription/illicit drug testing. These updates describe payment rules and coding methodologies for CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 codes but specific code changes are not detailed in this announcement.
Action Required
Before April 24, 2026: Billing team must review the updated CPCP policies CPCPLAB027, CPCPLAB045, and CPCPLAB070 on the insurer's CPCP page to identify specific coding and payment rule changes for tuberculosis testing, pathogen panel testing, and drug testing services. Update billing software and encounter forms based on any new requirements found in the detailed policies.