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Newsletter Vol. 19, No. 01
New Jersey Medicaid·NJ·Provider Notice
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
The 76 and EP modifiers have been eliminated from the billing system and can no longer be used on claims. Billing teams must immediately stop using these modifiers and update their billing processes accordingly.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must remove modifiers 76 and EP from all billing software configurations and encounter forms. Update claim scrubbing rules to reject any claims containing these modifiers. Train staff on the elimination of these modifiers to prevent claim denials.