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September 2023 Quarterly Provider Insights
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota·ND·Provider News
Effective date
Oct 1, 2023
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
BCBS North Dakota is rolling out new precertification tools (Predictal and PA Checkpoint) integrated with Availity Essentials this Fall 2023. Providers need to ensure they have access to Availity Essentials to submit precertification requests efficiently.
Action Required
Before Fall 2023: Contact your facility administrator to verify access to Availity Essentials portal, especially if you don't currently have access. Ensure you can access the Patient Registration, Authorization & Referrals tab. Register for training on the new Predictal precertification tool when resources become available on bcbsnd.com.