Upcoming Changes for Filing Provider Disputes


Providers will soon submit disputes electronically through iLinkBlue instead of using the Provider Disputes form. 


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Fraud Alert: Fake Fax Requests


The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Investigations Medicare Drug Integrity Contractor (I-MEDIC) have identified a fraudulent fax scheme targeting healthcare providers. 


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Updated Provider Relations Representatives


To better serve our providers and streamline communication, we have made updates to our representative territories. Please review the new Provider Relations Representatives Parish Map to ensure you're connected with the appropriate representative for any support or one-on-one trainings for your office.

Member Cost Share and Credit Card Fees


If you collect any amount above the copayment for covered services, you must refund the member the excess amount collected within 30 days of notification of the overpayment.


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Medical Policy Update


We regularly develop and revise medical policies in response to changing medical technology. Benefit determinations are made based on the medical policy in effect at the time of the provision of services. Please view the following updated and new medical policies, all of which can be found on our Provider page at www.lablue.com/providers, under “Medical Management,” click “Medical Policies.”


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Important Contact Information


Authorizations

See member’s ID card


BlueCard® Eligibility

1-800-676-BLUE (1-800-676-2583)

FEP 1-800-272-3029


Fraud & Abuse

1-800-392-9249

fraud@lablue.com


Provider Relations

provider.relations@lablue.com


iLinkBlue & EDI

EDIservices@lablue.com

1-800-716-2299, Opt. 3


PCDM

1-800-716-2299, Opt. 2


Customer Care Center

1-800-922-8866


Claims Filing Address

P.O. Box 98029 Baton Rouge, LA 70809

The content in this newsletter may not be applicable for Blue Advantage (HMO) and Blue Advantage (PPO), our Medicare Advantage products and provider networks. For Blue Advantage, we follow CMS guidelines, which are outlined in the Blue Advantage (HMO) | Blue Advantage (PPO) Provider Administration Manual, available on the Blue Advantage Provider Portal through iLinkBlue (www.lablue.com/ilinkblue).


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