When does this change take effect?

This change is effective Mar 9, 2026.

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Reimbursement Policy Updates

Q: Who is affected by this change?

This affects BCBS New Mexico Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease providers in NM on All Plans plans.

BCBS New Mexico·NM · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease·Reimbursement

Effective date

Mar 9, 2026

We identified it

Jun 18, 2026

Days to comply

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Summary

BCBS New Mexico updated two reimbursement policies: Home Health Care Policy (RP005) effective March 9, 2026, and Lyme Disease Testing policy (CPCPLAB044) effective April 1, 2026. These policies describe payment rules and coding methodologies for claims processing.

Action Required

Action needed

By March 9, 2026: Review updated Home Health Care Policy (RP005) for any changes to billing requirements or coding guidelines. By April 1, 2026: Review Lyme Disease Testing policy (CPCPLAB044) for updated testing and billing procedures. Access full policy details from BCBS New Mexico provider portal to identify specific billing changes.

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BCBS New Mexico policies NM policy changes Family Medicine Internal Medicine Infectious Disease