CurrentBlue Cross Blue Shield - MainePolicy G-20002

Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant Services, Reimbursement Policy

This document governs reimbursement policies for services provided by nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) under AMH Health / Blue Cross Blue Shield - Maine Medicare Advantage, specifying when reimbursement is allowed and exceptions to payment reductions.

Policy Summary

PayerBlue Cross Blue Shield - Maine

PolicyNurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant Services, Reimbursement Policy

Policy CodePolicy G-20002

Change TypeClarified / Revised (operational)

Effective DateNov 1, 2024

Next Review Date

Key ActionEnsure services meet authorization and medical necessity guidelines appropriate to the procedure, diagnosis, and member's state of residence; follow coding/billing guidelines to avoid claim denial or recovery.

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POLICY UPDATE CHANGES

Moved services not eligible for payment reduction to a stand-alone statement and added laboratory to screening tests.

Updated terminology to DMEPOS (Durable medical equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies) and removed preventive and radiology services from physician services subject to payment reduction.

3explicit exclusions from payment reduction (DMEPOS, drugs, laboratory/screening tests)

ScopeReimbursement allowed when within scope and aligned with CMS

1reference listed (CMS)

Policy Summary

PayerBlue Cross Blue Shield - Maine

PolicyNurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant Services, Reimbursement Policy

Policy CodePolicy G-20002

Change TypeClarified / Revised (operational)

Effective DateNov 1, 2024

Next Review Date

SourceLink

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Authorization and Medical Necessity

Prior Authorization

Authorization, medical necessity, and correct coding required

Services must meet authorization and medical necessity guidelines appropriate to the procedure and diagnosis, as well as to the member's state of residence; failure to follow appropriate coding/billing guidelines may result in claim rejection, denial, adjustment, or recovery of payment.

Use CPT, HCPCS and/or revenue codes that are fully supported by the medical record and/or office notes.
Non‑compliance with coding/billing guidelines may lead to claim rejection, denial, reimbursement adjustment, or recovery/recoupment.

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Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant Services, Reimbursement Policy

Reimbursement Criteria and Exclusions

Billing Codes Required

Authorization and Medical Necessity

Defined Terms