December 2017
Reminder: New BCN authorization requirements are effective Jan. 1, 2018
eviCore accepting Blue Cross PPO authorization requests starting Dec. 22
Authorization required for additional BCN cardiology procedures effective Jan. 1, 2018
November 2017
Behavioral health medical record documentation requirements apply to all lines of business
October 2017
New BCN authorization requirements are effective Jan. 1, 2018
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e-referral site wins communications awards
Do not refer new patients to MedEQUIP in Ann Arbor
Clarification on Blue Cross inpatient authorization requirements for newborns
Changes in handling certain behavioral health requests for Medicare Plus Blue PPO members
September 2017
2017 InterQual criteria to be implemented starting October 2
New name for Blue Cross® Physician Choice PPO
Be aware of fall-winter holiday closures when faxing acute inpatient admission requests to BCN
REVISED: Use updated forms for BCN Advantage members being discharged from a hospital stay
ALERT: eviCore call centers may be affected by Hurricane Irma, use online portal
Blue Cross inpatient authorization requirements clarified
August 2017
FAQ on using e-referral system now available for Blue Cross authorization requests
BCN Behavioral Health Physician Review Line daytime number is changing effective August 21
Reminder: 2017 InterQual criteria delayed until October 2017
July 2017
Clarifying authorization requirements for Blue Cross members
Reminder: BCN uses InterQual criteria as guidelines in reviewing acute inpatient medical admissions
June 2017
Submit only the pertinent medical records for BCN initial inpatient admission requests
Register now for July e-referral training webinars for Blue Cross authorization requests
May 2017
2017 InterQual criteria delayed until October 2017
Blue Care Network changes authorization requirements for sleep management studies
Blue Care Network updates authorization guideline for external ECG monitoring
April 2017
Be aware of holiday closures when faxing acute inpatient admission requests to BCN
Additional information on RC Claim Assist now available to Blue Cross and BCN providers
March 2017
BCN reviews inpatient readmissions within 14 days effective Jan. 19, 2017
RC Claim Assist tool is now available
January 2017
Use new PT, OT codes when billing BCN for physical and occupational therapy
Obstetrician-gynecologists can refer BCN and BCN Advantage members to specialists