Blue Choice PPO^SM and Blue High Performance Network^SM (BlueHPN)^SM - Provider Manual

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Blue Choice PPO and Blue High Performance Network Download Section

Cover Page

Table of Contents and Welcome

A. Support Services

B. Provider Roles and Responsibilities Network and ID Cards Eligibility and Benefits Roles and Responsibilities Outpatient Lab and Radiology Guidelines How to Join Credentialing

C. Authorization Process

D. Referral Notification Program

E. Prior Authorizations & Case Management

F. Filing Claims General Information Prompt Pay Billing Requirements Claim Forms Electronic Filing Ancillary Services Facility Services Claim Review Process

G. Pharmacy

H. Federal Employee Program (FEP)

I. Behavioral Health Services

J. Quality Improvement Program

K. Disease Management Programs

L. Privacy of Health Information

M. Blue Distinction

N. Hospital Acquired Conditions/Serious Reportable Events

O. Rights and Responsibilities

Appendix – Terms, Definitions and Rules