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BCBS IllinoisCommercial · Administrative · Reimbursement · ILHigh impact

Register for Webinar on Coding for Evaluation and Management Claims

Act
by Sep 16, 2026
Effective date
Jul 1, 2026
Identified
Sep 11, 2026

Summary

Effective July 1, 2026, Blue Cross Blue Shield refined their claims editing and review process for office, inpatient, and outpatient evaluation and management (E/M) services for commercial members. A mandatory webinar is being offered to educate providers on these changes to ensure accurate billing and proper reimbursement.

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What to do

by Sep 16, 2026 · 3 steps
01Billing team and clinical providers must register for and attend one of three webinar sessions (Sept.
0216, 17, or 24, 2026) to understand the refined E/M claims editing and review process.
03After attending, update internal billing workflows, encounter templates, and coding guidelines to align with the new requirements outlined in policy CPCP024 Evaluation and Management Coding – Professional Provider Services.
If missed: Failure to implement these changes may result in claim denials or delays due to non-compliance with the new editing rules.

Original notice

Register for Webinar on Coding for Evaluation and Management Claims
bcbsil.com · Always check the source before changing claims.
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