Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota (BCBSND) provides reimbursement to organizations that have obtained certification through the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to administer the National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) in North Dakota. This is an evidence-based program designed by the CDC that focuses on helping at-risk participants make positive lifestyle changes such as eating healthier, reducing stress, and increasing physical activity. BCBSND began reimbursing these services back on Jan. 1, 2020, for providers who enrolled in the program.
To learn more about the DPP please review our provider website at Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP).
Billing and Coding Requirements Updates for 2026
To align with the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) we have made the following code updates to our system to be consistent with the CMS program starting Jan. 1, 2026.
Billing criteria:
Additional Billing Codes for 2026 | |
G9871 | Behavioral counseling for diabetes prevention, online, 60 minutes |
G9886 | Behavioral counseling for diabetes prevention, in-person, group, 60 minutes |
Additional resources:
This reference is from the CDC of current programs in North Dakota and if a provider is interested in obtaining more information about becoming a DPP recognized site.
This website is specific to ND to provide information on the DPP program and provides criteria and evidence to support this program as well as the clinically recognized risk test for pre-diabetes.
Questions?
Customer Contact Center number on the back of the member's card or by calling BCBSND: 800-368-2312 or Medicaid Expansion: 833-777-5779.
