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Newsletter Vol. 14, No. 48
New Jersey Medicaid·NJ·Pharmacy
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
The New Jersey Medicaid Management Information System has updated their Error Code 577 Drug List, which affects pharmacy billing and drug coverage determinations. This update modifies which medications trigger Error Code 577 during claims processing.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team should download and review the updated Error Code 577 Drug List from the NJ MMIS website to understand which medications now trigger this error code. Update internal drug formulary references and train staff on the revised list to prevent claim rejections.