Provider News
Provider News is the bimonthly informational newsletter Highmark publishes for health care professional & facilities (and office staff) located in Western New York who participate in our networks and submit claims to Highmark using the 837P/837I HIPAA transaction or the CMS 1500 or UB form. Provider News contains valuable news, information, tips and reminders about the products and services of Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York. For medical policy and claims administration updates, including coding guidelines and procedure code revisions, be sure to read Medical Policy Update.
Also, continue to reference the Blue Bulletin on the Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York provider website for other important updates.
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