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PAP205 - Referring Provider Number Requirements - Removed old language and updated links

Blue Cross of Idaho·ID · Diagnostic Imaging, Radiology·Medical Policy
Effective date
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We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Days to comply
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Summary

Policy PAP205 was updated to remove outdated language and update website links, but the core requirements for referring provider numbers on lab and x-ray claims remain unchanged. All lab and radiology services still require the referring physician's name and NPI number on both CMS-1500 and UB-04 claims.

Action Required

Action needed
No immediate action required. This is a housekeeping update that removed old language and updated links. Continue following existing procedures for including referring provider names and NPI numbers on all lab and radiology claims in fields 17/17b for CMS-1500 and fields 78/79 for UB-04 claims.

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