Previous News & Updates Articles
- 12/28/12 After-Hours Access is Required
- 12/27/12 Medicare Part D News Update: Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Atorvastatin Recall
- 12/21/12 Properly Completing Items Number 21 and 24E on the CMS-1500 is Critical for Ensuring Payment
- 12/19/12 Keeping Your ICD-10 Conversion on Track
- 12/19/12 Bridges to Excellence
- 12/18/12 Blue Medicare Rx Medicare Part D Formulary Changes 2012 to 2013
- 12/12/12 Billing with National Drug Codes (NDCs)
- 12/05/12 Preventive Colonoscopy: New Frequently Asked Questions Added
- 11/30/12 Duplicate File ID Message
- 11/20/12 AIM National Program Launch Jan. 1, 2013
- 11/19/12 Enhancements to ClaimsXtenTM Code Auditing Tool
- 11/16/12 Get to Know ICD-10. It Changes Everything.
- 11/14/12 Utilization of Antipsychotics in the Elderly Population
- 11/14/12 Medicare Part D Formulary Updates
- 11/02/12 BlueWorldwide Expat ® product terminates effective Nov. 30, 2012
- 10/31/12 Obtaining Preauthorization for Out-of-area Members Affected by Hurricane Sandy
- 10/25/12 Update - Online Member Liability Estimator Out-of-area Transaction Issue
- 10/23/12 iEXCHANGE Extension Request Alerts
- 10/19/12 Tertiary Claim Rejections - Electronic Submitter Update
- 10/15/12 General Tips for Using Modifier 24
- 10/09/12 Real-time Processing for Out-of-area Electronic Claims
- 09/27/12 iEXCHANGE Webinars are Here!
- 09/27/12 Take our ICD-10 Readiness Survey
- 09/14/12 RQI Now Required for Texas Childrens Hospital Employer Group Members
- 09/13/12 Professional Provider Claim Summary Enhancement
- 09/12/12 Attention Current iEXCHANGE Users
- 09/11/12 Blue Coverage for Regence HealthWise Members Will NOT Terminate Effective Sept. 09, 2012
- 09/07/12 Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA) Enrollment Process Change
- 09/06/12 Enhancements to ClaimsXten Code Auditing Tool
- 08/29/12 HHS Issues Final Rule - ICD-10 Deadline is Oct. 1, 2014
- 08/22/12 Tertiary Claim Rejections - Electronic Submitter Alert
- 08/17/12 Submitting Credentialing Supporting Documents to CAQH
- 08/14/12 Processing Claims for Preventive Colonoscopies Now Automated
- 08/06/12 Crossover Issue for Medicare-Eligible Hallmark Members Over 65
- 08/06/12 Website Tour – Medicaid (STAR) & Chip Network Participation

- 08/02/12 Texas A&M University System - Change to Member ID Card
- 07/30/12 Modifier Reimbursement Changes

- 07/26/12 Fee Schedule Update
- 07/24/12 Announcement of Successful Implementation of ANSI v5010
- 07/09/12 Self-administered Drugs: Requirement Reminders
- 06/28/12 NEWS ALERT: Supreme Court Upholds Affordable Care Act
- 06/08/12 ERS changing carriers September 1
- 06/01/12 'Duplicate Patient ID Number' Error: Next Steps
- 05/30/12 June 7 Provider Webinar Offered by the CDC
- 05/15/12 NOTICE: Brief Delay in Claim File Reporting
- 05/11/12 ANSI v5010 Transition 'Cut-over' Dates Extended
- 05/09/12 Medicare Part D Formulary Updates 1st Quarter 2012
- 05/09/12 Invitation - Medicaid (STAR) & CHIP Provider Training Webinars
- 05/04/12 ANSI v5010 837 Transaction Cutover Date Reset to May 19
- 04/25/12 Duplicate Delivery of ANSI v5010A1 835 ERA Files
- 04/13/12 Billing with National Drug Codes (NDCs)
- 04/09/12 Pharmacy Update Provider Newsletter 2nd Quarter 2012 - "Beers Criteria"
- 04/06/12 Electronic Claim Rejections on April 2, 2012
- 03/30/12 Electronic Claim Rejections on April 2, 2012
- 03/30/12 'Duplicate File ID' Message (March 27, 2012)
- 03/19/12 ANSI v5010: Second Discretion Period
- 03/16/12 Important v5010 Reminders for Electronic Claim Submitters
- 03/15/12 Pradaxa Prior Authorization Removal
- 03/08/12 Initial Treatment Dates on ANSI v5010
- 02/14/12 Outpatient Advanced Diagnostic Imaging Services for HMA Members Require Authorization
- 02/14/12 BlueCard Program - Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
- 02/10/12 New Online Member Liability Estimator for Institutional Providers
- 02/10/12 Resolved: Rural/Route in Billing Provider Address
- 02/09/12 Rendering Provider Error on Ancillary Electronic Claims
- 02/09/12 Valid 9-digit ZIP Code Required
- 02/09/12 'Duplicate File ID' Message
- 02/08/12 New Mailing Address for Provider Refunds
- 02/07/12 Code Auditing Update
- 02/02/12 Medical Record Requests
- 02/02/12 Use the Claim Research Tool for Expanded Results
- 02/02/12 Electronic Medicare Crossover Claim Payment Issue
- 02/01/12 Online Benefits Now Available for Central States Trust Members
- 02/01/12 Billing with National Drug Codes (NDCs) - Important Update!
- 01/25/12 Molecular Pathology Procedure Test Codes
- 01/13/12 Pharmacy Update Provider Newsletter 1st Quarter 2012 - "Bath Salts"
- 12/23/11 ANSI v5010A1 835 Alert: Duplicate Files Sent Dec. 21. 2011
- 12/22/11 New to ERA? Be prepared for ANSI v5010A1
- 12/21/11 ANSI v5010 Urgent Update
- 12/16/11 Updated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Now Available: Behavioral Health Program Changes Effective on 2012 Group Renewal Date
- 12/14/11 Fax Option to Be Removed for High-Tech Imaging Order Entry Requests
- 12/01/11 Billing with National Drug Codes (NDCs)
- 12/01/11 Blue Medicare Rx Medicare Part D Formulary Changes 2011 to 2012
- 11/15/11 Behavioral Health Electronic Eligiblity & Benefits Customized Training
- 11/10/11 Average Paid Differentials
- 11/04/11 Anesthesiology Providers: Electronic Claim Alert
- 11/01/11 Behavioral Health Providers: Save time... go online!
- 10/15/11 Join the Medicaid (STAR) and CHIP Networks
- 10/12/11 Electronic Claims Issue, Sept. 22 – 29, 2011
- 10/12/11 Are you ready to receive ANSI v5010A1 835 test files?
- 09/19/11 Hospice Organizations Gain Access to Claim Research Tool
- 09/19/11 Are you a sole proprietor? You may need a Type 2 NPI.
- 09/16/11 Hearing Aids
- 09/15/11 Join the Medicaid (STAR) and CHIP Networks
- 09/13/11 STAR and CHIP Network Participation in Bastrop, Burnet, Caldwell, Fayette, Hays, Lee, Travis, and Williamson Counties
- 09/08/11 ClaimsXtenTM (CXT) Enhancement
- 09/01/11 Procedure Plus an Evaluation and Management Service Reimbursement Methodology
- 08/31/11 Billing with National Drug Codes (NDCs)
- 08/15/11 Please Respond Quickly to Records Requests
- 08/10/11 Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA) Errors
- 07/27/11 Care Comparison Tool is No Longer Available
- 07/27/11 Place of Service 23 System Enhancement
- 07/22/11 HHS – OIG Report – Medicare Atypical Antipsychotic Drug Claims for Elderly Nursing Home Residents
- 07/20/11 Back Online: Outpatient Behavioral Health Services Benefits
- 07/05/11 Availity®' Enhances CareProfile®
- 07/05/11 New Process for Mass Adjustments from Medicare
- 06/20/11 Low-tech Imaging Providers: New Assessment Process
- 06/17/11 High-tech Imaging Facilities: Did you miss the deadline?
- 06/03/11 Appropriate Use of Modifier 59
- 06/03/11 Coming Aug. 1: New member ID cards with bar code technology
- 06/03/11 Are You Ready for the June 30th ePrescribe Requirements?
- 06/03/11 NTREC Health Information Technology (HIT) Workshop - June 16, 2011

- 05/27/11 Procedure Plus an Evaluation and Management Service Reimbursement Methodology
- 05/27/11 Billing with National Drug Codes (NDCs)
- 05/27/11 Fee Schedule Update for ParPlan, BlueChoice® and HMO Blue® Texas Practitioners
- 05/13/11 Reminder: BCBSTX Now Administering its Integrated Behavioral Health Program
- 05/13/11 Get Answers Faster with Online Claim Inquiry Resolution
- 05/09/11 Present on Admission Indicators Effective July 1, 2011
- 05/04/11 Update to Code Auditing Tool Effective 5/2/2011
- 04/13/11 High-tech Imaging Service Providers: New Assessment Process
- 04/07/11 Providers: Tell Your Billing Agency to Check Claim Status Online
- 04/05/11 Electronic Claim Systems Issue, April 5, 2011
- 04/05/11 Electronic claims submission changes coming to 'Billing Provider Address,' 'Loop 2010AA' under ANSI 5010
- 03/10/11 UPDATE: Electronic Payment Summary (EPS) Texas Users
- 03/04/11 Medicare Advantage Product Update: Identifying Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System Members
- 03/01/11 Fee Schedule Update - Immunizations
- 02/24/11 New Pediatric Immunization Codes for 2011: CPT Codes 90460 and 90461
- 02/17/11 Imaging Program for The Boeing Company Members
- 02/10/11 Lifetime Dollar Maximum Changes
- 02/10/11 2011 BlueCard® Program – Seeking Your Feedback
- 01/28/11 Free Mobile Information Service Available for Expectant Members
- 01/25/11 Updates to Maternity Program's New Online Resource
- 01/17/11 New! Single Sign-on to iEXCHANGE® through Availity®
- 01/14/11 Medicare Part D Transition Policy Update
- 01/11/11 Alert! Online Benefits May be Unavailable Due to Annual Updates
- 12/20/10 Adopt a certified EHR system in your practice and qualify for incentive payments from CMS
- 12/14/10 Reminder: New Administration for Behavioral Health Begins January
- 12/14/10 New Code Auditing Tool to Help Improve Claim Processing
- 11/10/10 Untimed Billing Procedure CPT Codes Update
- 11/10/10 Calling us for claim status?
- 11/01/10 Preparing for ANSI 5010 and ICD-10
