Reminder: Urine Drug Testing Medical Policy Update

The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) "Urine Drug Testing Including Pain Management and Substance Abuse Monitoring" medical policy was recently updated and posted on Sept. 15, 2016. As of Dec. 15, 2016, this policy now states that any drug or drug class being tested for, must be referred by the clinician in a written order, denoting the need in the patient's medical record.

To view further details on this medical policy, go to Medical Policies under bcbstx.com/provider/standards, and select "Explore more about Medical Policies". After reading and agreeing to the disclaimer, you will then have access to active and pending policies.