CommercialCoverageMedium impact
Medical Policy Update
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota·ND · Gastroenterology, Urology, Nephrology +2 more·Medical Policy
Effective date
Apr 27, 2026
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota is expanding coverage for Vitamin D Testing by adding 12 new diagnosis codes, including Crohn's disease and kidney stone conditions. This allows billing for Vitamin D tests when patients have these newly covered diagnoses.
Action Required
By April 27, 2026: Billing team must update system to recognize new covered diagnosis codes K50.00, K50.10, K50.80, K50.90, N20.0, N20.1, N20.2, N20.9, N21.0, N21.1, N21.8, and N21.9 for Vitamin D testing claims with BCBS North Dakota. Update encounter forms to inform providers these diagnoses now support Vitamin D test coverage.