Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of California policies, page 9

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576 public policies Substrate tracks for Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of California, by title.

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of California policies
PolicyDetailsCodesSource
Medicare Advantage 2018 Precertification RequirementsEffective Jan 1, 2018 · CA, CO, CT, GA, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI158Original policy ↗
Medicare Advantage Precertification Requirements – 2019CA, CO, CT, GA, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI191Original policy ↗
Medicare Advantage Provider GuidebookEffective Dec 1, 2018 · Medicaid · CA—Original policy ↗
Medicare Advantage Provider ManualEffective Oct 1, 2021 · Medicaid · CA—Original policy ↗
Medicare Advantage Provider ManualEffective Oct 1, 2020 · CA—Original policy ↗
Medicare Advantage Provider ManualEffective Oct 1, 2022 · Medicaid · CA—Original policy ↗
Medicare Advantage Provider ManualEffective Jul 1, 2020 · CA—Original policy ↗
Medicare Advantage Provider ManualEffective Dec 1, 2020 · Medicaid · CA—Original policy ↗
Medicare Advantage Provider ManualEffective Apr 8, 2022 · CA—Original policy ↗
Medicare Advantage Provider ManualMULTI-BC-CR-PM-008699-26-GRP2620 · Effective Apr 1, 2026 · Medicaid · CA—Original policy ↗
Medicare Advantage Provider ManualEffective Jan 1, 2020 · CA—Original policy ↗
Medicare Advantage Provider ManualMULTI-BC-CR-PM-037957-23-CPN37889 · Effective Dec 1, 2023 · Medicaid · CA—Original policy ↗
Moderate (Conscious) Sedation – Professional and FacilityC-25001 · Effective Jul 1, 2026 · Commercial · CA7Original policy ↗
Modifier 22 – ProfessionalC-12003 · Effective Jan 1, 2026 · Commercial · CA—Original policy ↗
Modifier 25 and 57: Evaluation and Management with Global ProceduresC-09011 · Effective Jan 1, 2026 · Commercial · CA8Original policy ↗
Modifier 26 and TC: Professional and Technical ComponentC-20004 · Effective Jan 1, 2026 · Commercial · CA—Original policy ↗
Modifier 50 and 51: Multiple and Bilateral Surgery – ProfessionalC-08004 · Effective Jul 1, 2026 · Commercial · CA61Original policy ↗
Modifier 62 - ProfessionalC-21005 · Effective Apr 1, 2026 · Commercial · CA—Original policy ↗
Modifier 66 - ProfessionalC-21006 · Effective Jan 1, 2027 · Commercial · CA—Original policy ↗
Modifier 66: Surgical Teams – ProfessionalC-21006 · Effective Jul 1, 2024 · Commercial · CA—Original policy ↗
Modifier FB – Professional and FacilityC-22003 · Effective Jul 1, 2024 · Commercial · CA—Original policy ↗
Modifier Rules - ProfessionalC-08010 · Effective Jul 1, 2024 · Commercial · CA11Original policy ↗
Modifier Usage - FacilityC-23005 · Effective Jul 1, 2026 · Commercial · CA—Original policy ↗
Modifier Usage - ProfessionalC-08010 · Effective Jan 1, 2027 · Commercial · CA11Original policy ↗
Modifiers 59 and XE, XP, XS, and XU: Distinct Procedural Service - ProfessionalC-09006 · Effective Jul 1, 2026 · Commercial · CA130Original policy ↗
Modifiers 80, 81, 82 and AS: Assistant at Surgery - ProfessionalC-08006 · Effective Apr 1, 2026 · Commercial · CA44Original policy ↗
Modifiers 90, 91, and 92: Laboratory Services – Professional and FacilityC-26002 · Effective Jan 1, 2027 · Commercial · CA6Original policy ↗
Molecular Signature Test for Predicting Response to Tumor Necrosis Factor Inhibitor TherapyLAB.00042 · Commercial1Original policy ↗
MRI Guided High Intensity Focused Ultrasound Ablation for Non-Oncologic IndicationsMED.00057 · Commercial6Original policy ↗
Multiple Diagnostic Imaging Procedures – Professional and FacilityC-25003 · Effective Jul 1, 2026 · Commercial · CA—Original policy ↗
Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction – ProfessionalC-23003 · Effective Oct 1, 2026 · Commercial · CA—Original policy ↗
Multiple Surgery - FacilityC-21004 · Effective Jan 1, 2026 · Commercial · CA—Original policy ↗
Multiple Surgery - FacilityC-21004 · Effective Jan 1, 2026 · Commercial · CA—Original policy ↗
Multiple Surgery - FacilityC-21004 · Effective Jan 1, 2027 · Commercial · CA—Original policy ↗
Multiplex Autoantigen Microarray Testing for Systemic Lupus ErythematosusLAB.00036 · Commercial2Original policy ↗
Near-Infrared Coronary Imaging and Near-Infrared Intravascular Ultrasound Coronary ImagingRAD.00057 · Commercial1Original policy ↗
Network Participation Request – Behavioral Health FacilityCommercial · CA—Original policy ↗
Non-invasive Cardiac Management and Monitoring SystemsMED.00134 · Commercial5Original policy ↗
Non-Patient Laboratory Services – FacilityC-21001 · Effective Jan 1, 2026 · Commercial · CA—Original policy ↗
Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant Services - ProfessionalC-20001 · Effective Jan 1, 2026 · Commercial · CA—Original policy ↗
Observation Services - FacilityC-11005 · Effective Oct 1, 2026 · Commercial · CA14Original policy ↗
Observation Services- FacilityC-11005 · Effective Jul 20, 2022 · Commercial · CA—Original policy ↗
Once-per-Lifetime Procedures - ProfessionalC-15003 · Effective Jul 1, 2026 · Commercial · CA—Original policy ↗
Opiod Use Assessment BrochureCommercial · CA, CO, CT, GA, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI—Original policy ↗
Oral, Pharyngeal and Maxillofacial Surgical Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea or SnoringSURG.00129 · Commercial23Original policy ↗
Out of Network Outpatient Treatment RequestCABC-CD-002132-22 · Medicaid · CA—Original policy ↗
Outpatient Drug Screen Testing - FacilityC-17004 · Effective Jan 1, 2026 · Commercial · CA5Original policy ↗
Outpatient Facility Revenue Code Billing Requirements - FacilityC-18003 · Effective Jul 1, 2024 · Commercial · CA—Original policy ↗
Outpatient Facility Revenue Code Billing Requirements - FacilityC-18003 · Effective Oct 1, 2026 · Commercial · CA—Original policy ↗
Overhead Expense for Office Based Surgery and Diagnostic Testing- ProfessionalC-13002 · Effective Jan 1, 2026 · Commercial · CA2Original policy ↗

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