ClaimsXten^TM 1st Quarter 2016 Updates and New Rule Notification

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma (BCBSOK) reviews new and revised Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) and HCPCS codes on a quarterly basis. Codes are periodically added to or deleted from the ClaimsXten code auditing tool software by McKesson and are not considered changes to the software version. BCBSOK will normally load this additional data to the BCBSOK claim processing system within 60 to 90 days after receipt from McKesson and will confirm the effective date on the BCBSOK Provider website. Advance notification of updates to the ClaimsXten software version (i.e., change from ClaimsXten version 4.1 to 4.4) will continue to be posted on the BCBSOK Provider website. Beginning on or after March 21, 2016, BCBSOK will enhance the ClaimsXten code auditing tool by adding the first quarter 2016 codes and bundling logic into our claim processing system.

BCBSOK will also implement a new age-specific code replacement rule. This new rule will identify claim lines containing procedure codes or Preventive Evaluation and Management codes that are inconsistent with the member’s age, and for which an alternate code is more appropriate for the member’s age.

The ClaimsXten tool offers flexible, rules-based claims management with the capability of creating customized rules, as well as the ability to read historical claims data. ClaimsXten can automate claim review, code auditing and payment administration, which we believe results in improved performance of overall claims management.

To help determine how coding combinations on a particular claim may be evaluated during the claim adjudication process, you may continue to utilize Clear Claim ConnectionTM (C3). C3 is a free, online reference tool that mirrors the logic behind BCBSOK’s code auditing software.

For more details regarding ClaimsXten, refer to our Education and Reference Center/Provider Tools/Clear Claim Connection page. Information also may be published in upcoming issues of the Blue Review.

Checks of eligibility and/or benefit information are not a guarantee of payment. Benefits will be determined once a claim is received and will be based upon, among other things, the member's eligibility and the terms of the member's certificate of coverage applicable on the date services were rendered.

ClaimsXten and Clear Claim Connection are trademarks of McKesson Information Solutions, Inc., an independent third party vendor that is solely responsible for its products and services.

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