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Assess Childhood and Adolescent Weight and Nutrition and Activity Counseling
BCBS Montana·MT · Pediatrics, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine +1 more·General
Effective date
May 18, 2026
We identified it
Jun 18, 2026
Summary
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana updated guidelines for childhood and adolescent weight assessment and nutrition/activity counseling documentation requirements. Providers treating children ages 3-17 must document BMI percentile, nutrition counseling, and physical activity counseling during well-child or sick visits for NCQA quality measures.
Action Required
By May 18, 2026: Providers and clinical staff must ensure documentation includes BMI percentile (not absolute BMI), nutrition counseling discussion, and physical activity counseling for all patients ages 3-17 during well-child and sick visits. Update EMR templates to include required documentation fields and turn on BMI percentile calculator in electronic medical records. Ensure documentation meets NCQA quality measure criteria to avoid quality score impacts.