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Ancillary

Specialty topics and courses dedicated to our Ancillary healthcare delivery partners.

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Find all you need to know about set billing guidelines for Durable Medical Equipment in our “BCBSA Ancillary Billing for Durable/Home Medical Equipment (DME)” course. Learn about the guidelines set by BlueCross BlueShield Association (BCBSA), claim submission scenarios, and claim and payment guidelines.


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Air Ambulance

Self-Paced Module | 15 minutes | Air Ambulance Providers

An overview of information Air Ambulance transport services need to work with CareFirst.

  • Contract Methodology
  • Reimbursement Criteria
  • Authorizations
  • Claim, Inquiries, and Appeal Information

Ambulatory Surgical Center

Self-Paced Module | 15 minutes | ASC Providers

An overview of information Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs) need to work with CareFirst.

  • Contract Methodology
  • Reimbursement Criteria
  • Authorizations
  • Care Management
  • Claim, Inquiries, and Appeal Information

Behavioral Health

Self-Paced Module | 15 minutes | Behavioral Health Providers

An overview of information behavioral health/substance use disorder (BSD) practitioners and facilities need to work with CareFirst.

  • Contract Methodology
  • Authorizations
  • Care Coordination
  • Claim, Inquiries, and Appeal Information

Dialysis Facilities

Self-Paced Module | 15 minutes | Dialysis Providers

An overview of information Dialysis facilities need to work with CareFirst.

  • Contract Methodology
  • Reimbursement Criteria
  • Authorizations
  • Claim, Inquiries, and Appeal Information

BCBSA Ancillary Billing for Durable/Home Medical Equipment (DME)

Self-paced Module | 10 minutes | DME Providers

Learn about the set billing guidelines for DME providers.

  • Background of the BlueCross BlueShield Association (BCBSA) implemented guidelines
  • Claim submission guidelines and scenarios
  • Filing electronic and paper claims
  • Claim and payment guidelines

DME

Self-Paced Module | 15 minutes | DME Providers

An overview of information DME suppliers need to work with CareFirst.

  • Contract Methodology
  • DME inclusions and exclusions
  • Policy guidelines
  • Authorizations
  • Case Management
  • Claim, Inquiries, and Appeal Information

Home Health

Self-Paced Module | 15 minutes | Home Health Providers

An overview of information home health agencies need to work with CareFirst.

  • Contract Methodology
  • Reimbursement Criteria
  • Authorizations
  • Care Management
  • Claim, Inquiries, and Appeal Information

Home Infusion Therapy

Self-Paced Module | 15 minutes | Home Infusion Therapy Providers

An overview of information Home Infusion Therapy (HIT) providers need to work with CareFirst.

  • Contract Methodology
  • Drug Specific Guidance
  • Requests for Therapies
  • Authorizations
  • Case Management
  • Claim, Inquiries, and Appeal Information

Hospice

Self-Paced Module | 10 minutes | Hospice Providers

An overview of information hospice agencies need to work with CareFirst.

  • Contract Methodology
  • Reimbursement Criteria
  • Authorizations
  • Claim, Inquiries, and Appeal Information

BCBSA Ancillary Billing for Independent Clinical Laboratories

Self-paced Module | 10 minutes | Independent Clinical Laboratories

Learn about the set billing guidelines for Independent Clinical Laboratories.

  • Background of the BlueCross BlueShield Association (BCBSA) implemented guidelines
  • Claim submission guidelines and scenarios
  • Filing electronic and paper claims
  • Claim and payment guidelines

Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF)

Self-Paced Module | 15 minutes | SNF Providers

An overview of information skilled nursing facilities need to work with CareFirst.

  • Contract Methodology
  • Federal Employee Programs (FEP)
  • Referral Process
  • High-cost drug reimbursement
  • Authorizations
  • Claim, Inquiries, and Appeal Information

BCBSA Ancillary Billing for Specialty Pharmacy

Self-paced Module | 10 minutes | Specialty Pharmacy Providers

Learn about the set claims filing guidelines for specialty pharmacy providers.

  • Background of the BlueCross BlueShield Association (BCBSA) implemented guidelines
  • Claim submission guidelines and scenarios
  • Filing electronic and paper claims
  • Claim and payment guidelines