MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
[Indiana] Policy Updates April 2026
CareSource·IN · Critical Care, Radiology·Medical Policy
Effective date
Jun 1, 2026
We identified it
May 9, 2026
Summary
CareSource Indiana Medicaid released three policy revisions effective June 1, 2026: updates to Inhaled Nitric Oxide coverage (MM-1186), Interest Payments reimbursement procedures (PY-1325), and EKG/ECG interpretation guidelines (AD-1092). This is a notification document listing policy changes; the specific clinical and billing impacts require review of the individual full policy documents.
Action Required
By May 15, 2026: Billing team must access and review the full policy text for each of the three revised policies (MM-1186, PY-1325, AD-1092) via CareSource.com > Providers > Tools & Resources > Provider Policies. For Indiana Medicaid claims: (1) Retrieve the previous policy versions from archived webpages to identify specific changes; (2) Determine if workflow updates, billing code changes, documentation requirements, or prior authorization modifications are needed; (3) Update billing software, encounter templates, and provider guidance accordingly; (4) Communicate changes to clinical and billing staff before June 1, 2026 effective date. Failure to implement required changes by the effective date may result in claim denials or payment delays.