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NEW COVID Testing & Diagnosis updates
Act
immediately
Effective date
Not stated in the notice
Identified
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming updated COVID-19 diagnosis and testing billing guidance with new codes. The policy clarifies that new COVID-related diagnosis codes J12.82, M35.81, and M35.89 will not waive cost sharing, while U07.1 should still be included for COVID treatment claims.
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What to do
immediately · 4 steps
01Billing team must review updated COVID-19 diagnosis and testing guidance at the provided URLs.
02Ensure U07.1 is included on all COVID treatment claims.
03Update billing system to flag that diagnosis codes J12.82, M35.81, and M35.89 alone will not waive patient cost sharing.
04For telemedicine within same facility, bill as non-telemedicine encounters.
Codes mentioned
U07.1J12.82M35.81M35.89
Original notice
NEW COVID Testing & Diagnosis updates
bcbswy.com · Always check the source before changing claims.
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