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Encourage Our Members To Complete a Depression Screening
BCBS New Mexico·NM · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice +1 more·General
Effective date
Jun 16, 2026
We identified it
Jun 18, 2026
Summary
BCBS New Mexico encourages providers to conduct depression screenings for members aged 12+ using standardized tools like PHQ-9. Providers should report screening results using specific HCPCS codes G8431 (positive screen with follow-up plan) or G8510 (negative screen) for informational purposes, not reimbursement.
Action Required
By June 16, 2026: Clinical staff should implement depression screening protocols for members 12+ without existing depression/bipolar diagnoses. Update encounter forms to include PHQ-9 screening tools. Billing team must ensure proper reporting of screening results using G8431 for positive screens with follow-up plans or G8510 for negative screens alongside standard visit codes. Note these codes are for reporting only, not reimbursement.