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PAP2003 - Laboratory Claims Billing Requirements - Removed language “The test must be U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved and authorized”.
Blue Cross of Idaho·ID·Pharmacy
Effective date
Jun 1, 2025
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Blue Cross of Idaho removed the requirement that laboratory tests must be FDA approved and authorized for coverage. Labs must now include their lab test number in the notes field of CMS-1500 claim forms effective June 1, 2025.
Action Required
By June 1, 2025: Billing team must update CMS-1500 claim form procedures to ensure all clinical labs include their lab test number in the notes field. Update billing software templates and staff training for laboratory claims submission. Verify all lab orders match physician orders and maintain proper documentation for medical necessity.