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Access Resource on 2026 Quality Measures in Availity® Essentials
BCBS Montana·MT·General
Effective date
Mar 11, 2026
We identified it
Jun 18, 2026
Summary
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana has released a new 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 screenings, diabetes care, immunizations, and other preventive services to help providers document care gaps accurately.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing and coding staff should sign in to 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 screenings, diabetes care, immunizations, and preventive services to ensure accurate documentation and coding for quality measures.