Blue Shield Announces Fee Schedule Changes Effective December 1 October 2, 2013 Payment Blue Shield fee schedule change, physician fee schedule, Blue Shield 0 Blue Shield announced changes to its physician fee schedule that will take effect December 1, 2013. In a notice to physicians, the insurer said that it would be increasing payment for evaluation and management services for preventive care. Additionally, Blue Shield notes payment increases for the more commonly billed office visit codes 99204, 99205, 99213, and 99214. The new rates will be available on the Blue Shield website (under Helpful Resources) beginning October 1. Physicians can also request a copy of the new fees by completing the allowance review form enclosed with the notice, or by calling the Blue Shield Provider Services Department at (800) 258-3091. Physicians are encouraged to carefully review all proposed amendments to health plan or medical group/IPA contracts. SFMS reminds physicians that they do not have to accept substandard contracts that are not beneficial to their practice. Click here to view a copy of the notice that was recently sent to physicians. Comments are closed.
