Provider News
Provider News is a valuable resource for health care providers who participate in our networks. Published monthly on the last Monday of the month, Provider News conveys important product, policy, and administrative information, including billing, claims, and program updates.
The publication also features the latest news, information, tips, and reminders about our products and services, as well as relevant interviews, articles, and stories, for health care professionals who serve Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia members.
Regular topics include:
- New and Updated Reimbursement Policies
- Authorization Updates
- Staying Up to Date with the Highmark Provider Manual
For medical policy and claims administration updates, including coding guidelines and procedure code revisions, be sure to read the Medical Policy Update.
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