MedicaidReimbursementMedium impact

Reimbursement Update for Contrast Agents Prescribed to Medicaid Members

Q: Who is affected by this change?

This affects Healthfirst Radiology, Diagnostic Imaging, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Urology providers on Medicaid plans.

Healthfirst·Radiology, Diagnostic Imaging, Cardiology +3 more·Pharmacy

Effective date

Not stated

We identified it

Jun 20, 2026

Days to comply

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Summary

This policy change affects reimbursement for contrast agents prescribed to Medicaid members. However, the full policy details are not provided in the content - only a reference to see a Provider Alert for specifics.

Action Required

Action needed

Immediately: Review the Provider Alert at the source URL (https://hfproviders.org/whatsnew/reimbursement-update-for-contrast-agents) to understand specific reimbursement changes for contrast agents. Billing team should identify which contrast agent codes are affected and update billing procedures accordingly for Medicaid claims.

Related policy hubs

Healthfirst policies Radiology Diagnostic Imaging Cardiology Gastroenterology Nephrology Urology