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Covid Code Updates, Appeals Pilot Program & Data Validation Tool

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming·WY·Coding
Effective date
Not stated
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Days to comply
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Summary

BCBSWY has updated COVID-19 billing codes with new codes available on their website, launched an electronic appeals pilot program seeking provider volunteers, and updated their Directory Validation tool instructions to include NPI and tax ID guidance for No Surprises Act compliance.

Action Required

Action needed
Immediately: Visit BCBSWY.com to review and implement new COVID codes in billing system. Update encounter forms and coding references. Consider volunteering for electronic appeals pilot by contacting Provider.Relations@BCBSWY.com. Review updated Directory Validation tool instructions on Availity Portal and ensure NPI and tax ID combinations are validated every 90 days to maintain public directory listing compliance with No Surprises Act.

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