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BCBS MontanaAll Plans · Reimbursement · Reimbursement · MTHigh impact

Reimbursement Policy Updates

Act
by Jun 1, 2026
Effective date
Jun 1, 2026
Identified
Jun 24, 2026

Summary

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana updated 26 reimbursement policies covering laboratory testing, durable medical equipment, and facility services. These policies describe payment rules and methodologies for CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 coding for claims processing.

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What to do

by Jun 1, 2026 · 4 steps
01Billing team must review all 26 updated reimbursement policies in Availity Essentials through the Plan Documents Viewer application in Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana Payer Spaces.
02Focus on policies effective June 1 and June 8 for immediate implementation.
03Review laboratory testing policies (RPLAB001-RPLAB071) before September 4, 2026 effective date.
04Update billing procedures and payment methodologies according to revised policy guidelines.

Original notice

Reimbursement Policy Updates
bcbsmt.com · Always check the source before changing claims.
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