05/20/2026

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Recent Oncology Related News

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Pharmacy News Roundup

We won’t require Medicare Advantage home infusion therapy providers to become Medicare-qualified HIT suppliers

Correction: We’re adding requirements for additional medical oncology drugs for most members, starting May 13

Pharmacists’ scope of practice has expanded to include testing and treatment

New modifier 25 policy implementation paused

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Billing chart: Blue Cross highlights medical, benefit policy changes

HCPCS 1st-quarter update: New, deleted codes

HCPCS replacement codes established, effective April 1, 2026

Changes to prior authorization requirements for select services managed by Blue Cross and BCN are effective March 15

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Webinars for physicians, coders focus on documentation, coding

We’re offering live educational sessions, focused on documentation and coding. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions.

Sessions start at noon Eastern time and run for either 30 or 45 minutes. Register on the provider training website. After logging in to the provider training website, look in Event Calendar to sign up for your desired session.