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This page offers up-to-date news that affects providers. This online news information source supplements Wellmark’s printed bimonthly newsletter, Blue Ink.

 
Two Drug Prior Authorizations Begin
March 19, 2010
As of March 19, 2010, Intuniv and Mirapex ER prior authorization requirements begin.

Upcoming Colorectal Cancer Screening Webinars
March 8, 2010

Learn more about the webinars, scheduled for March 11 and March 30. Registration is required.

Medicare Crossover Claims
February 24, 2010 
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has identified a problem.

Blue InkSM Newsletter


Current and archived issues of our bimonthly newsletter in a PDF format.

 
  News Archives
Administration & Policy
»   Practitioner Claim Report & Provider Remittance Advice Changes (11/03/09) 
Claims & Coding
»   Billing Instructions for Interferon beta-1a for Multiple Sclerosis (12/16/09) 
»   Paper Claims Processing Change (10/15/09) 
»   Preauthorization Not Required for TEE Procedures (10/15/09) 
»   Wellmark Expands Coverage of H1N1 Flu Vaccine Administration (11/06/09) 
»   Wellmark Introduces New Outpatient Facility Payment Methodology (12/16/09) 
Training and Education
»   Online Coding Courses Available (January 25, 2010)
Medicare Advantage
»   Complete Medicare Advantage Training by December 31, 2009 (11/13/09) 
Medical Policy
»   Three Medical Policies for Varicose Vein Treatments (January 29, 2010)
»   Prior Approval Recommended for Knee Arthroplasty and Spinal Fusion (January 7, 2010)

 

 
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