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Assess Childhood and Adolescent Weight and Nutrition and Activity Counseling
BCBS Texas·TX · Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine +1 more·General
Effective date
May 18, 2026
We identified it
May 19, 2026
Summary
BCBSTX requires providers to document BMI percentile, nutrition counseling, and physical activity counseling for children ages 3-17 during well-child or sick visits. This is for NCQA quality measure tracking and includes specific documentation requirements for counseling content.
Action Required
By May 18, 2026: Providers must ensure documentation includes BMI percentile (as percent value or plotted on growth chart), nutrition counseling discussion, and physical activity counseling for all patients ages 3-17. Enable BMI percentile calculator in EMR systems. Update visit templates to include required counseling elements and ensure documentation meets NCQA criteria for quality measure tracking.