2017 InterQual criteria to be implemented starting October 2

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network will implement the 2017 InterQual® criteria starting Oct. 2, 2017, for all levels of care. These criteria are used to make utilization management and care management determinations for the services subject to review.

Until that date, the 2016 InterQual criteria will be used.

In addition, starting October 2, Blue Cross and BCN will implement their local rules. Until that date, the 2016 local rules will be used.

To access the 2017 Blue Cross Local Rules, do the following:

1. Log in to Provider Secured Services.
2. Click BCBSM Provider Publications and Resources.
3. Click Newsletters & Resources.
4. Click Clinical Criteria & Resources.
5. Scroll down to the heading "BCBSM modifications to InterQual criteria."
6. Click 2017 BCBSM modifications to InterQual criteria.

To access the 2017 BCN Local Rules, visit BCN's Clinical Review & Criteria Charts page on this website and click BCN's current Local Rules.

As a reminder, implementation of the 2017 criteria and local rules was delayed due to upgrades being made to the e-referral system.

Posted: September 2017
Line of business: Blue Cross and Blue Care Network