The Connection OnlineSM

June 2010

Welcome to The Connection Online

This publication contains important information, including updates to policies and procedures, for physicians, dentists, other health care and dental professionals, facilities and their staff.

Editions are published in February, April, June, August, October and December. As a reminder, our newsletter will be published online only. You will no longer receive paper issues of The ConnectionSM or Dental News.

If you haven't already, please subscribe to receive email notifications when new editions are available.

Note: Other important updates can be found in our What's New section.

Revised participating professional agreements

In a letter dated, May 14, Regence BlueShield of Idaho sent your practice either a new Participating and Other Health Care Professional Agreement or a Medical Group Agreement.

As a reminder, your signed documents must be received by Regence no later than June 15.

Learn more >

Twin Falls office has a new location

As of May 27, our Twin Falls office is now located at 247 River Vista Place, Suite 102. The office hours, along with phone and fax numbers remain the same.

The previous office location at 450 Falls Avenue has been closed.

 

Administrative and Billing

 

Products and Programs

Policies

Changes to our medical and reimbursement policies are listed below. Learn how policies are reviewed. Our Coding Toolkit includes codes that require clinical information (updated monthly), a complete list of code groupings and our Correct Code Editor (updated quarterly).

Medical

Reimbursement