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Access Resource on 2026 Quality Measures in Availity® Essentials
BCBS New Mexico·NM·General
Effective date
Mar 11, 2026
We identified it
Jun 18, 2026
Summary
Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico has released a 2026 Quality Care resource in Availity Essentials containing HEDIS coding guidance for quality measures. The resource includes CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 codes for behavioral health, cancer screening, diabetes care, immunizations, blood pressure control, prenatal care, and well-child visits to help providers document and code accurately for quality reporting.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team and providers should sign into Availity Essentials, navigate to Payer Spaces, and download the Quality Care 2026 resource from the Resources section under Quality Improvement. Review the HEDIS coding guidance for behavioral health, cancer screening, diabetes care, immunizations, blood pressure management, prenatal care, and well-child visits to ensure accurate documentation and coding for quality measures.