All PlansAdministrativeMedium impact
New policy
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI·Physician / Facility
Effective date
Feb 1, 2023
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island has created a new policy regarding transfers between DRG (Diagnosis Related Group) facilities. The policy appears to address coverage or billing procedures for patient transfers between different types of healthcare facilities that use DRG-based reimbursement.
Action Required
Immediately: Review the full policy text on bcbsri.com under Medical Policy heading to understand specific requirements for transfers between DRG facilities. Billing team should verify current transfer billing procedures comply with new policy requirements and update workflows as needed based on complete policy details.