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Provider Manual Update Notification
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota·ND·Provider News
Effective date
Dec 18, 2024
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota updated their Commercial and Medicaid Expansion provider manuals with multiple clarifications including time-based coding documentation, NEMT mileage requirements, and inpatient notification procedures. The updates also include enhanced compliance requirements for substance use disorder patient records and clarified billing processes for family members.
Action Required
Immediately: Review updated BCBSND provider manuals for Commercial and Medicaid Expansion plans. Billing team should verify documentation procedures for time-based codes and NEMT mileage requirements. Update inpatient discharge notification workflows per new instructions. For questions, contact prov.partners@bcbsnd.com or call Provider Service at 800-368-2312.