Overview
As part of the More Than a Script program, NCPDP grant-funded pharmacies can now perform on-demand HbA1c point of care (POC) testing and receive reimbursement for delivering this service to eligible members.
This task supports improved diabetes monitoring and aligns with program goals to enhance clinical outcomes and patient engagement, including A1c control.
Reimbursement Details
Reimbursement amount: $50 per completed task
The reimbursement amount covers the test and the administration of the test
This payment is issued upon successful completion and submission of the on-demand task in DocStation
Important: Enter the A1c value into both the on-demand task and the More Than a Script encounter (e.g., visit 1a) when documenting the service
When to Use This Task
The A1c POC Testing on-demand task should be completed whenever:
A pharmacy performs an HbA1c test at the point of care
The test is conducted for a More Than a Script eligible member with diabetes
The service is not tied to a scheduled visit and is completed on demand
How to Complete the Task in DocStation
Navigate to the appropriate member profile
Select the Tasks tab
Click the blue “+” button in the top right corner
Select On-Demand Task
From the Task Type dropdown, select:
“A1c Point of Care Testing Task for NCPDP Grant-Funded Pharmacies”Click Add and Open Task
Complete all required task fields:
Enter service details
Include relevant notes if applicable
Click Continue on the bottom of the task
Click Continue when prompted to select documents
The top of the task will show "task completed by" indicating the task is complete and will be included in monthly encounter reporting and reimbursement processing
Dynamic Graph Feature in the On-Demand Task
Automatically visualizes A1c progress over time
Supports:
Clinical decision-making
Patient counseling and engagement
Enables pharmacies to monitor improvements toward A1c control goals
Support & Questions
For additional support regarding the task or documentation:
Email: morethanascript@bcbsnc.com
Attend recurring Q&A sessions every 1st Thursday of each month at 2 PM ET (shared via program communications emails)
Key Takeaways
A1c POC testing is now reimbursable as an on-demand task for eligible MTS patients with diabetes
$50 reimbursement per completed task (covering the test and the administration of the test)
Must be documented in both the encounter and task workflow
Utilize the Results section and dynamic graph to monitor patient progress over time