02/17/2026

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Recent Oncology Related News

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Blue Cross Blue Shield / Blue Care Network Managed Care Committee Members:

Vernell Hester, COC, CHONC - Downriver Oncology Center

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VERY IMPORTANT

Policy update: E/M codes appended with modifier 25

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The Record - All Articles - February 

ARTICLES OF INTEREST

HEDIS medical record reviews begin in February

Stoboclo, Osenvelt, denosumab-bmwo (unbranded) to have site-of-care requirement for most commercial members, starting March 9

Medical benefit drug prior authorization changes for FEP® members with Blue Cross commercial plans

2026 CPT and HCPCS Update now available

We transitioned authorizations issued for Medicare Plus Blue members to NASCO

HCPCS replacement codes established

Billing chart: Blue Cross highlights medical, benefit policy changes

Webinars for physicians, coders focus on documentation, coding