MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
Medicaid Alert MA-2022-06
New Jersey Medicaid·NJ·Provider Notice
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
New Medicaid alert MA-2022-06 provides updated guidance on patient discharge status codes that must be used when billing Medicaid claims. Billing teams need to ensure they are using the correct discharge status codes to avoid claim denials.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must review and download the full MA-2022-06 policy document from the NJ MMIS website to understand the specific discharge status code requirements. Update billing system discharge code mappings and train staff on proper discharge status code selection for Medicaid claims to prevent denials.