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Review Changes to Anesthesia Rates for Commercial Plans
Act
by Jul 31, 2026
Effective date
Aug 1, 2026
Identified
Jul 17, 2026
Summary
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana is updating anesthesia conversion factors for commercial plans, effective August 1, 2026. Billing teams must access the updated RBRVS and Anesthesia Conversion Factors Policy through Availity® Essentials Plan Document Viewer to obtain the new rates for accurate claim submission.
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What to do
by Jul 31, 2026 · 4 steps
01Billing team must access Availity® Essentials and review the updated RBRVS and Anesthesia Conversion Factors Policy in the Plan Document Viewer to obtain the new anesthesia conversion factor rates.
02Update all billing system conversion factors and fee schedules for BCBS Montana commercial plans to reflect the new rates.
03If not already registered, complete free Availity® Essentials registration by contacting Availity Client Services at 800-282-4548.
04Ensure all anesthesia claims submitted on or after August 1, 2026 use the updated conversion factors.
If missed: Failure to update rates will result in incorrect reimbursement and potential claim denials or overpayments.
Original notice
Review Changes to Anesthesia Rates for Commercial Plans
bcbsmt.com · Always check the source before changing claims.