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One-to-One for Healthcare Professionals - Summer Edition
Blue Cross of Idaho·ID·Medical Policy
Effective date
Aug 1, 2023
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Blue Cross of Idaho published their Summer 2023 provider newsletter with multiple updates including a claims processing system transition for State of Idaho members effective July 1, 2023, and new telehealth billing requirements starting August 1, 2023. Key changes include mandatory use of new member ID numbers for State employees and required place of service codes with modifiers for telehealth services.
Action Required
By August 1, 2023: Billing team must update telehealth claim submissions to include place of service code 02 or 10 and appropriate telehealth modifiers. For audio-only telehealth services, modifier 93 is required. For State of Idaho employee claims with service dates July 1, 2023 and after, use members' new ID numbers when submitting claims.