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Fee Schedule Changes effective 9/1/21
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI·Provider Update
Effective date
Sep 1, 2021
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
BCBSRI is implementing updated fee schedules effective September 1, 2021, with net increases for Evaluation & Management (E&M) services for both primary care and specialist providers. The new rates are based on the 2020 Rhode Island Medicare Fee Schedule and include various upward and downward adjustments to align with Medicare changes.
Action Required
By July 1, 2021: System administrators must access the BCBSRI Provider Portal at bcbsri.com to download the updated Excel fee schedule file. Review codes/services your practice frequently provides to identify specific rate changes. Update billing system with new reimbursement rates for E&M services and other adjusted codes before September 1, 2021 effective date.