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PAP229 - Medical Records - Added Part 2 SUD Outline
Blue Cross of Idaho·ID · Psychiatry, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine +2 more·Medical Policy
Effective date
Oct 1, 2025
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Blue Cross of Idaho added new requirements for Part 2 Substance Use Disorder (SUD) records. Providers treating SUD patients must now obtain patient consent before submitting claims containing Part 2 records and include specific notification statements with submissions.
Action Required
Immediately: Providers treating substance use disorders must establish workflow to obtain patient consent before submitting any claims containing Part 2 SUD records. Include required notification statement that information is subject to Part 2 Rule and copy of patient consent with all submissions. Billing team must verify consent documentation exists before processing SUD-related claims to avoid denials.