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Blue Cross Blue Shield lowers payment for therapists, pediatricians under new ‘downcoding’ policy - WBEZ Chicago

Reimbursement rates for medical claims submitted by therapists and pediatricians were automatically reduced.

Date it happened
2026-07-01
Organisation involved
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Product, system or model
enhanced claims review process
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