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New Jersey MedicaidMedicaid · Reimbursement · Reimbursement · NJ · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice +2 moreHigh impact

Newsletter Vol. 35, No.08

Act
by Jul 1, 2025
Effective date
Jul 1, 2025
Identified
Jun 20, 2026

Summary

New Jersey Medicaid is increasing reimbursement rates for primary care services to 70% of Medicare rates, effective July 1, 2025. This applies to evaluation and management codes (99202-99499) and immunization administration codes, with managed care organizations required to use these as minimum payment rates.

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What to do

by Jul 1, 2025 · 3 steps
01Billing team must verify that New Jersey Medicaid claims for primary care evaluation and management codes (99202-99499) and immunization administration codes (90465-90480) are being reimbursed at the new minimum rate of 70% of Medicare rates.
02Review managed care contracts to ensure compliance with new minimum payment requirements.
03Contact Gainwell Technologies at 1-800-776-6334 for questions about implementation.

Codes mentioned

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Original notice

Newsletter Vol. 35, No.08
njmmis.com · Always check the source before changing claims.
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