Who is affected by this change?

This affects Blue Cross of Idaho Anesthesiology, OB-GYN providers in ID on All Plans plans.

When does this change take effect?

This change is effective Dec 1, 2025.

Which billing codes are affected?

The following codes are affected: 01967.

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PAP501 - Continuous Epidural Analgesia - Removed verbiage regarding what CPT codes to bill for delivery type.

Blue Cross of Idaho·ID · Anesthesiology, OB-GYN·Coding

Effective date

Dec 1, 2025

We identified it

Jun 19, 2026

Days to comply

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Summary

Blue Cross of Idaho removed specific guidance about which CPT codes to bill for different delivery types in their continuous epidural analgesia policy. The policy still covers reimbursement for neuraxial labor analgesia (CPT 01967) but no longer specifies coding requirements for delivery procedures.

Action Required

Action needed

Immediately: Review current billing practices for continuous epidural analgesia and delivery procedures with Blue Cross of Idaho. Since specific CPT code guidance for delivery types was removed, billing team should contact Blue Cross of Idaho provider relations to clarify appropriate coding for delivery procedures when performed with continuous epidural analgesia to avoid claim denials.

Affected Billing Codes

01967

Related policy hubs

Blue Cross of Idaho policies ID policy changes Anesthesiology OB-GYN Code 01967