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Radiation oncology and radiopharmaceutical procedure codes to be managed through the Oncology Value Management program

BCBS Michigan·MI · Radiation Oncology, Oncology, Nuclear Medicine·Specialty Services
Effective date
Sep 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 26, 2026
Days to comply
67 days

Summary

Effective September 1, 2026, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is transferring management of all radiation oncology procedures and select radiopharmaceuticals from EviCore/Carelon to OncoHealth through the Oncology Value Management program. All affected radiation oncology and radiopharmaceutical claims will now require prior authorization through OncoHealth, with site-of-care requirements for commercial members receiving treatment in Michigan.

Action Required

Before Sep 1, 2026
By August 31, 2026: Billing team must immediately update all billing workflows and systems to route radiation oncology claims (CPT codes 55875-79101, C1716-C2616, G0339-G0458) and radiopharmaceutical claims (A9513, A9606, A9607) to OncoHealth for prior authorization instead of current vendors (EviCore/Carelon). Update internal documentation with OncoHealth contact information (1-888-916-2616) and OneUM portal access. Reconfigure billing software to require prior authorization for all affected codes for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Care Network commercial, Medicare Plus Blue, and BCN Advantage members receiving services in Michigan or other states. For members currently in active therapy on September 1, 2026: allow continuation at current location through August 31, 2027 (then apply site-of-care requirements starting September 1, 2027). Remove prior authorization routing to EviCore and Carelon for these codes on the effective date. Train all billing and authorizations staff on new OncoHealth submission requirements. Failure to route claims to OncoHealth will result in claim denials and delays. Exception: Do not apply to MESSA members or self-funded groups that have opted out (verify against opt-out list).

Affected Billing Codes

55875
55876
76873
76965
77261
77262
77263
77280
77285
77290
77293
77295
77299
77300
77301
77306
77307
77316
77317
77318
77321
77331
77332
77333
77334
77336
77338
77370
77371
77372
77373
77387
77399
77402
77407
77412
77417
77423
77424
77425
77427
77431
77432
77469
77470
77499
77520
77522
77523
77525
77600
77610
77615
77761
77762
77763
77767
77768
77770
77771
77772
77778
77789
77790
77799
79101
C1716
C1717
C2616
G0339
G0340
G0458
A9513
A9606
A9607