CPCP029 Medical Record Documentation Guidelines

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of TX has revised the following Clinical Payment and Coding Policy (CPCP) effective Dec. 1, 2021 and posted it to the provider website:

CPCP029 Medical Record Documentation Guidelines

These changes reflect Medical Record Documentation that was already included in the current CPCP020 Drug Testing Clinical Payment and Coding Policy.

Be sure to check eligibility and benefits before rendering service(s) to make sure a procedure is a covered benefit for the member and determine any prior authorization requirements. Refer to Clinical Payment and Coding Policies under Standards and Requirements on the provider website to review the current CPCPs.

If you have any questions or if you need additional information, please contact your BCBSTX Network Management Representative.

Clinical payment and coding policies are based on using healthcare professionals and industry standard guidelines. The clinical payment and coding guidelines are not intended to provide billing or coding advice but to serve as a reference for facilities and providers.