by Stephanie Davidson | Jul 17, 2025 | MAC News
The MAC has continued to hear from members that the BCBSM Multiple Therapy Payment Reduction (MTPR) policy is still being applied to code 97124 for MESSA patients, despite prior communication from BCBSM indicating that the reduction policy would be removed. BCBSM...
by Stephanie Davidson | Jun 30, 2025 | Action Reports
VA Looking at Duplicative Payments with Medicare By: Stephanie Davidson MAC Insurance Director In the June 2025 edition of their Provider Advisor newsletter, the Veterans Health Administration (VA) informed practitioners about an audit designed...
by Stephanie Davidson | Jun 12, 2025 | MAC News
Below are a few recent clarifications from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) regarding the Multiple Therapy Payment Reduction (MTPR) policy. We are especially pleased to share that MESSA beneficiaries will not have the MTPR applied to massage therapy services...
by Stephanie Davidson | May 20, 2025 | MAC News
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) announced a new Multiple Therapy Procedure Reduction (MTPR) policy in the April 2025 edition of The Record. Effective April 1, 2025, BCBSM is reducing reimbursement for second and subsequent therapy services (or units)...
