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Highmark Medical Policy Updates Available Online – December 2022

Date:
December 20, 2022

Please note: For dates of service January 1, 2023 and after, you should review Highmark’s medical policies located on the Provider Resource Center (PRC).

LEGACY SYSTEMS

We recently reviewed 40 medical protocols.

These policies will be posted online on or before January 1, 2023 and will apply for dates of service prior to January 1.

  • Please refer to the cover letter for brief summaries of new or changed protocols
  • Please note that some of the protocol updates may not pertain to all members
  • If you need help finding specific protocol updates, please contact Provider Service at 1-800-950-0051 or 716-884-3461
View Medical Protocols

HIGHMARK SYSTEMS

Highmark’s monthly Medical Policy Update Newsletter will be available online on or before December 22. These changes may impact your patients who have moved onto Highmark’s system. Policy updates described in the newsletter will be effective March 27, 2023 and can be reviewed by clicking on the link below.

Highmark Medical Policy Update

All medical policies for Highmark system patients can be reviewed by clicking on the link below.

Highmark Medical Policy Search

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    Our legacy provider website will be decommissioned on February 1, 2023, at which point you will be redirected to the Highmark Provider Resource Center (PRC). Despite this change, you will still be able to access several tools and pages on the legacy website. Here, you can find out which content will be remaining and where to find it.
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