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NEW COVID Testing & Diagnosis updates
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming·WY·Provider Update
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Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming updated COVID-19 diagnosis and testing billing guidance with new codes. The policy clarifies that new COVID-related diagnosis codes J12.82, M35.81, and M35.89 will not waive cost sharing, while U07.1 should still be included for COVID treatment claims.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must review updated COVID-19 diagnosis and testing guidance at the provided URLs. Ensure U07.1 is included on all COVID treatment claims. Update billing system to flag that diagnosis codes J12.82, M35.81, and M35.89 alone will not waive patient cost sharing. For telemedicine within same facility, bill as non-telemedicine encounters.