Medicare AdvantageBilling CodesMedium impact
[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
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
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.