Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Postpones Modifier 25 Policy in Response to Osteopathic Advocacy
The postponement of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan’s (BCBSM) proposed reimbursement policy affecting evaluation and management (E/M) services billed with modifier 25 marks a critical step in safeguarding accurate physician reimbursement, reducing administrative burden and protecting patient access to timely, high-quality care. The decision, announced April 15, follows significant feedback from osteopathic physicians and organized medicine regarding the policy’s operational challenges, implications for payment accuracy and potential impact on health care delivery.
