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Coding Tip: Malnutrition Documentation
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont·VT·Coding
Effective date
Aug 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Blue Cross Vermont has released multiple provider updates including changes to nutritional therapy policies, electronic payment requirements, and various coding updates. The most significant change is the mandatory transition to Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) by October 1, 2026, with paper checks being discontinued.
Action Required
By August 1, 2026: Review new Medical Nutrition Therapy and Nutritional Counseling policies to understand practice impact. By October 1, 2026: Billing team must enroll in Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) to continue receiving payments as paper checks will be discontinued. Contact PayeeHub Customer Care at (877) 882-0384 to enroll. By July 3, 2026: Ensure NDC, Unit of Measure, and Quantity are included on applicable claims or they will be denied.