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BCBS TexasCommercial · Administrative · Reimbursement · TXHigh impact

Register for Webinar on Coding for Evaluation and Management Claims

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by Oct 13, 2026
Effective date
Jul 1, 2026
Identified
Oct 3, 2026

Summary

Effective July 1, 2026, BCBS Texas refined its claims editing and review process for office, inpatient, and outpatient evaluation and management (E/M) services for commercial members. The insurer is offering three educational webinars in October 2026 to train providers on these coding changes. Billing teams must attend or review the updated CPCP024 policy to understand the new requirements and avoid claim denials.

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What to do

by Oct 13, 2026 · 4 steps
01Billing team and providers must register for and attend one of three webinars (Oct 13, Oct 21, or Oct 28, 2026) to learn about the refined E/M claims editing and review process.
02Immediately: Review the full CPCP024 Evaluation and Management Coding – Professional Provider Services policy in BCBS Texas reimbursement policies.
03Update all encounter forms and billing workflows to reflect the new E/M editing rules effective July 1, 2026.
04Document training completion for all billing and clinical staff.
If missed: Failure to comply with the new editing requirements will result in claim denials or delays for E/M services (office visits, inpatient, and outpatient evaluations).

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