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[Georgia] Lymphedema Compression Treatment Items Claims Editing Enhancements

CareSource·GA · Physical Therapy, Wound Care·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Feb 24, 2026
We identified it
May 9, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

CareSource is enhancing claims editing for lymphedema compression treatment items (HCPCS codes A6520-A6610) effective February 24, 2026. Billing teams must now include appropriate lymphedema diagnoses and use RT (right side) or LT (left side) modifiers to indicate treatment laterality for bilateral claims.

Action Required

Action needed
By February 24, 2026: Billing team must implement the following updates in the billing system and provider documentation: (1) Configure system edits to require appropriate lymphedema diagnosis codes when billing any HCPCS A6520-A6610 compression treatment items; (2) Add requirement for RT (right side) or LT (left side) modifiers on all lymphedema compression claims to indicate treatment laterality; (3) Update provider encounter forms and billing guidelines to remind providers of these requirements. Providers should be notified immediately via staff training. Claims submitted without appropriate diagnosis codes or laterality modifiers will be denied by CareSource beginning February 24, 2026.

Affected Billing Codes

A6520
A6521
A6522
A6523
A6524
A6525
A6526
A6527
A6528
A6529
A6530
A6533
A6534
A6535
A6536
A6537
A6538
A6539
A6540
A6541
A6549
A6552
A6553
A6554
A6555
A6556
A6557
A6558
A6559
A6560
A6561
A6562
A6563
A6564
A6565
A6566
A6567
A6568
A6569
A6570
A6571
A6572
A6573
A6574
A6575
A6576
A6577
A6578
A6579
A6580
A6581
A6582
A6583
A6584
A6585
A6586
A6587
A6588
A6589
A6593
A6594
A6595
A6596
A6597
A6598
A6599
A6600
A6601
A6602
A6603
A6604
A6605
A6606
A6607
A6608
A6609
A6610