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Quality Measures Track Diabetes Care
BCBS Montana·MT · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Endocrinology +1 more·General
Effective date
May 14, 2026
We identified it
Jun 18, 2026
Summary
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana has issued updated guidance on HEDIS quality measures for diabetes care tracking in 2026. This informational policy outlines specific diabetes-related quality metrics that providers should focus on to improve care coordination and documentation for diabetic patients ages 18-85.
Action Required
Immediately: Providers should review diabetes care documentation practices to ensure proper recording of hemoglobin A1c test dates and results, eye exam scheduling, kidney health evaluations, and statin therapy adherence. Use CPT Category II codes when documenting test results to facilitate quality measure reporting. Access the Quality Care 2026 booklet in Availity Essentials for detailed coding and documentation requirements.