ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Implantable Provider Group (IPG) is pleased to announce an agreement with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Inc. (BCBSNC) to provide implantable device management for participating providers in its extensive provider network. IPG will handle device coordination, billing, replacement, tracking and other services for participating providers in BCBSNC’s statewide ambulatory surgery center (ASC) and hospital outpatient network. Opportunities to participate in the new reimbursement model using IPG will be made available through new contracts with BCBSNC. BCBSNC serves more than 3.7 million customers in North Carolina.