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PAP519 - Using Claims for Primary Care Provider (PCP) Attribution - Updated lookback period to 18 months
Blue Cross of Idaho·ID · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice +1 more·Medical Policy
Effective date
Mar 1, 2025
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Blue Cross of Idaho updated their Primary Care Provider (PCP) attribution policy, extending the claims lookback period from a shorter timeframe to 18 months when assigning PCPs to members who haven't chosen one. This affects how the insurer determines which provider should be designated as a member's PCP based on recent visits and claims history.
Action Required
No immediate billing team action required. This is an administrative change affecting how Blue Cross of Idaho assigns PCPs to members internally. Providers should continue documenting wellness visits and preventive exams appropriately, as these visits within the past 18 months may now influence PCP assignments for longer periods.