Blue Review

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
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Blue Review

For Providers

May 2025

 

MAY SPOTLIGHT

Reinforce Prenatal and Postpartum Care to Support Whole Health

We track quality measures related to our members’ care visits and depression screening during and after pregnancy. Review tips to close gaps in care.

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CLAIMS AND ELIGIBILITY

Watch for New Virtual Card Payments for Member Cost Share

The MasterCard® payments cover a portion of cost share for some members on Luminare Health® benefit plans, including Oklahoma City Firefighters. Learn about processing the payments if you receive them by mail.

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Take Note of Prior Authorization Changes for Commercial and Government Programs

Effective July 1, 2025, prior authorization requirements for certain commercial and government plans are changing to reflect new, replaced or removed codes.

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EDUCATION

Explore Learning Opportunities

We offer free training for providers who participate in our networks. Sign up for sessions, including coding webinars that offer continuing education units.

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NETWORK PARTICIPATION

Looking for Help?

Do you know the fastest way to get a response on prior authorizations? Are you aware of the latest pharmacy drug updates, or do you have a claims question? You can find many answers on our provider website, including:

• The latest updates

• Details about tools to streamline billing and processes

• Tips for newly contracted providers

• Quick reference links


Contact Your Provider Relations Representative

If you have a question and can’t find an answer, our Provider Relations Representatives are here to help. Email us or call 800‑722‑3730 and select Option 2 for network.

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PHARMACY

Pharmacy Program Quarterly Update – Part 2

Changes were made to our drug lists and utilization management program. Learn about these and other pharmacy program updates.

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STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS

Learn about Updates to Clinical Payment and Coding Policies

We regularly add and modify our CPCPs as part of our ongoing policy review. See which policies were updated and when.

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Review Medical Policy Updates

Approved new or revised medical policies and their effective dates are usually posted on our website the first and 15th of each month. You can view all active and pending policies, as well as draft medical policies, and provide comments on draft policies. These policies may impact your reimbursement and your patients’ benefits.

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Stay Informed

Watch News and Updates and this newsletter for the latest information. If someone in your practice would like to receive Blue Review, share this link to subscribe leaving site icon.

Our provider website has information about orientation, training, online tools and other resources.

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Verify Your Directory Details Every 90 Days

Your directory information must be verified every 90 days. It’s easy and quick to get it done for all health plans in Availity® Essentials leaving site icon, or you can use our Demographic Change Form. Learn more.

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Contact Us

Contact information for Provider Relations Representatives and other resources is on our website.

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