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Coding and Reimbursement Policy Update
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota·ND·Coding
Effective date
Jun 20, 2026
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
BCBS North Dakota is updating their Telehealth Services Policy effective June 20, 2026, requiring proper telehealth modifiers to be appended to claims and adding coverage clarifications for store-and-forward services. Improper modifier usage will affect patient cost-sharing amounts.
Action Required
By June 20, 2026: Billing team must update telehealth billing procedures to ensure appropriate telehealth modifiers are appended to all telehealth service claims for BCBS North Dakota members. Review and update billing system rules for store-and-forward services. Monitor BCBS North Dakota provider website within next 10 business days for complete updated policy details. Failure to use proper modifiers may result in incorrect patient cost-sharing calculations.